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Opinions on ***************** and a 308 GTS QV

Discussion in '308/328' started by NYFAIM, Dec 30, 2018.

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  1. NYFAIM

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    #1 NYFAIM, Dec 30, 2018
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    Hi all, I'm starting to look around for a 84/85 308 GTS QV in rosso corsa - preferably a euro with the deeper chin spoiler/smaller bumpers. I came across ***************** that has one for sale - VIN # zffua13a2f0058825. It has 54,xxx miles and they're asking $88k. Looks clean from the photos, but I also came across ads for $72k for the same car, so it seems a little fishy. I was wondering what the consensus was on this *****************, and if any one has any more information on this car? I'm not looking for a low mileage car, preferring a car that has been driven about 1k miles a year. Needs to have complete records, and be super clean, inside and out. no stories etc.

    TIA,

    Howard.
     
  2. miketuason

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    Howard I’ve checked out ***************** and I saw two 85 QV one has 54k miles and the other 58k miles and both priced at $88,000 and both US not euro.
     
  3. NYFAIM

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    Thanks Mike - just noticed that ***************** appears to be a sponsor here on FChat.
     
  4. rob

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    Merlin had a q.v. on his site for 72k that was red and had a euro front spoiler and it was quoted in that ad that they were offering it for a lower price as it was in need of a service but it’s gone from their website now.
    I saw a show that the owner was in and it told a bit about him. If you google Merlin on caffeine and octane it will pop up,
     
  5. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    88K is strong money for a QV

    The values have dropped since our little 2014/2015 bubble.
     
  6. killer58

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    Howard, PM sent
     
  7. Owens84QV

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    While I've never purchased a car from Merlin, Mitch DeFrancis is one of the sales gentlemen there and a honest and stand-up guy. If you have any questions, I would reach out to him directly.
     
  8. NYFAIM

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    Thanks for the feedback. I think $88k is a bit optimistic. The maintenance records that they sent me are somewhat incomplete. I'm looking for a nice thick binder hopefully complete with all records.
     
  9. NYFAIM

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    Just to follow up on this, here's a couple more details...
    Price was incorrect - should have been $72k instead of $88k.
    Fairly limited maintenance records - actually quite poor records.
    No tool kit (or at least no original tool kit).
    I may fly out and take a look at it just for sh!ts and grins. They have another 308 that I'd like to look at as well, and I have a friend that lives 10 minutes from them, so good excuse to visit him as well.

    Here's a link to the car...

    https://www.*******************/1985-ferrari-308-gts-quattrovalvole-c-519.htm
     
  10. ginoBBi512

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    its amaze how much price has gone up for 308 328 this machine will need much $ looks nice on outside whats wrong inside u cant see
    always love the look 308 !!
     
  11. 4re308

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    Hi everyone, I wanted to extend an invitation to everyone to come check ***************** out. They have the largest selection of V8 Ferraris anywhere. We have 308s, 328s, 348s, 355s, 360s, F430s, we just sold a 458 and many Mondials; Coupes and Cabriolets. Plus we have 599 GTBs, 550 Maranello, 612s and 575Ms including a manual 575M. I welcome you all and I would personally love to walk you around. Please let me know if you can come for a visit. Thanks for the kind words Greg! :)

    Oh by the way, we have Winter Ferrari Tech Session on Feb 2nd! Come on by and visit.
     
  12. Continental AutoSports

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    +1, Mitch is one of the best in the business.
     
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  13. redline76

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    seems legit


    LOL
     
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