1. The Sellar 2. The gauge pod has a very odd color fade/decay thing happening. I've never seen that before. Wondering what that's about. 3. The underside of the car (ie, suspension) needs a lot of R&R 4. The engine bay has had a couple of "this will divert their eyes" touch-ups. Like the plenum. But the air filter housing is telling a story. So is the swollen coolant tank. Bet there are more stories.
Here’s a ‘79 GTS for $49,500 (with premium): https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1979-FERRARI-308-GTS-TARGA-TOP-224230 Also saw an ‘86 328 for $68,200 (with premium). Looked like a pretty nice example... https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1986-FERRARI-328-GTS-TARGA-224701
Just scanned mobile.de for Euro QVs, only 10 (totally 92 308s) for sale which must be the lowest number for years. Used to be at least 25. Not sure why, but maybe mid 80s cars are in better shape and less costly than resrored carburetors... Skickat från min F5321 via Tapatalk
I’ve been tracking that market for over 3 years now - and contacted several owners. My impression is that at the prices asked, they weren’t moving and owners just took them off market. I’m still in touch with owners from 2 years ago who haven’t sold the cars and are not advertising them, as they can’t think they can sell the cars for what they want, some of the ones currently on mobile/AutoScout24 have been there over 1 year Also, many Ferrari salesmen saying beginning of year has been painfully slow It’s not an easy, liquid car. Need to get the right buyer, and many owners just don’t want to sell theirs at €50/60k My opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think you are right, it makes sense that they removed the ads. The ones that are left seem to think that the price curve continues to point upwards and expect unrealistic money for their cars. Skickat från min F5321 via Tapatalk
It's easy to over analyse. The reality is far simpler: if the cars were cheaper, they'd sell and would be very liquid indeed.
I can't see how this is true. These cars are too rare to be commoditized. Prices are down now and inventory is equally low. Likewise, in the prior low price era, pre-2014, there was almost nothing on the market. The number of cars for sale have been highest when prices were highest. If people listed their cars at, say, $15k, after a brief rush, I don't think the frequency of transactions would change. Price does not bring many more buyers to the exotic car market.
M. Brandon has a 1977 308 GTB for sale. Get it while you can! -F http://www.mbrandonmotorcars.com/1977-ferrari-308-gtb-20607
Also Fantasy Junction has an add for a '76 308 in the latest issue of Cavallino. I'd say now is a good time to buy. Prices have settled and there seems to be a few carb 308 GTB on the market. That probably won't last forever. -F
I think going more in depth about the 2016-18 major would help. Especially if the engine was removed as stated. That doesn't sound like it was a short task. I say this from the perspective as a buyer looking at $100K on a GTB, just my two cents, but that's a good looking car. Wish it was original paint, but it looks nicely done.
Left hand rear light is not correct. I wonder what the story there is... Poor lens repair I guess. Hose clamp is missing from the airbox... I'd be concerned if anything else has been missed... given the asking price. But yes... pretty car.
Rear light looks like it was mounted with the rotation off my a screw hole...they aren’t symmetrical so they only mount one way to end up correct. There are several other things wrong too, like wrong horn button, firing order sequence plate on the air filter box, etc, but it’s a clean looking car in a great color.
BAT- sketchy history (odometer “stopped”), less than desirable color combo. More than $40K, thinking this was $25k? a few years ago. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I was watching that to see what it would go for. I would guesstimate the value to be somewhere between 45 and 50k.
Funny, I like silver on the 308 GTS better than red or yellow. It's the only Ferrari I feel that way about.
At this marker in time (spring 2019), is there any hope to find a $20-28K 308 (80-82'-ish) in the country? Of course, an unmolested specimen that needs a full restore, probably no history records, but is basically all there and at least starts up. I've been hanging around for more than a decade. I saw the market dip several years ago and regret not finding some way to purchase a GTS or GTB. Any thoughts?
I would say no reasonable restoration subject is that low anymore. Back in 2010 when I bought mine 25 was the bottom of the market for a ‘running’ car with needs. I think these days those cars are at least 35 if not 40. Anything less is going to be a real basket case these days. I’m sure prices will fall continue to fall though - as they have since 2015. Regards David Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think an unloved (80-82) Could be purchased at a minimum of $25,000 But will sell in a day or two so keep your checkbook ready when the right one comes up.
