2 308's sold at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

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LotNumber 42
Year 1983
CarMake FERRARI
CarModel 308 GTS QV
CarStyle CONVERTIBLE
ExteriorColor BLUE SCURO
Interiorcolor CREMA
Cylinders 8
Engine 3 LITER
Transmission 5-SPEED MANUAL
Summary In concours condition and is current on maintenance. Has all records and tools. A European model with EPA and DOT releases, 16" wheels and Tubi exhaust. FCA Platinum Award winner.
Description Blu Scuro (which is navy non-metallic)/Crema. 38,000 original miles. European model with EPA and DOT releases. Concours condition with recent FCA Platinum Award. Service is up to date and a complete set of records accompany the car. The timing belt and tensioner were last replaced in 2004 at 34,000 miles. The car was restored in 2000 at 33,000 miles to FCA national concours standards including concours repaint, new interior leather and full engine detailing. The car has a complete set of original tools and books as necessary for a Platinum Award. This European model includes the Euro spoiler, attractive recessed bumpers, passing lights and optional 16" wheels. The only non-original component on the car is the highly desirable Tubi exhaust system. The Euro lines and high contrast colors gets all the attention.

Vehicle Details

LotNumber 629.1
Year 1982
CarMake FERRARI
CarModel 308 GTSi
CarStyle 2 DOOR
ExteriorColor RED
Interiorcolor BLACK
Cylinders 8
Engine 179
Transmission 5-SPEED MANUAL
Summary Classic Pininfarina styling and a fresh cosmetic restoration. Only 1,900 miles annually since new. Service records available. Beautiful Rosso Corsa finish with black leather interior.
Description These Pininfarina-styled models have become the definitive Ferrari shape with design cues carried out to the later 328/348 Series as well as the 288GTO and the F40. Numerous appearances in television and film have made the 308 instantly recognizable. This 308GT SI has the desirable Bosch K-Jetronik Fuel Injection and retains its Marelli Digiplex electronic ignition and the much improved gear box and clutch operation from previous years. Driven only an average of 1,900 miles annually, this 49,567 original low mileage example boasts of a beautiful Rosso Corsa finish and black leather interior that has been recently restored to showroom condition. Correct Michelin tires have been mounted and balanced on the original Ferrari wheels for that perfect original appearance and performance. Included in the sale are numerous records dating back many years.
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I live in Scottsdale and have been going to the Barrett out here for 15 years. What I have noticed is that with Craig Jackson's transition from true exotics to muscle cars, the bidders seem more inclined to buy exotics above market value. I think this has a lot to do with the namesake of these cars. It seems very impressive to see a "Ferrari" in a mass of Potiacs, Fords and Chevrolets.

I think that the transformation, as well as the "no reserve" policy of the Barrett that is ruining the auction. This year, the RM and the Russo and Steele which are held the same weekend pulled the true "exotics" and were truly a sight to be seen. The no reserve policy would make any seller (as well as the 8% sellers premium) run from this auction. It's sad. Because this was one of the highlights of my year, getting a bidders pass and spending 4-5 days at the auction and enjoy hanging with true car enthusiasts. Now it is more like a circus with "spectators" coming to party and shoulder rub with the rich and famous.

I bought a Porsche 356a last year at the auction, simply because the bidding was stopping at 70% of the market value. So I got a steal. But it makes me ill to see the glory of this event going to hell because it has become such a money making machine. Jackson even went as far as starting the Barrett-Jackson Vegas this year as leverage for the City of Scottsdale to sell him Westwold, the site which the event is held.

For any of you who actually come to the Barrett, I'm sure you will agree with me that it should now be called the BJ Circus. I'm sure you all saw the fire breathing robotron that sold for $600,000. Thanks Craig, for ruining the legacy that your father built and turning it into a sideshow...just my opinion.

 

No reserve policy is an easy one for the auction company. No reserve items does not matter if it's art or cars tend on average to sell for 10% to 15% higher. Also the no sale rate is lower. The auction company makes more money on this. Owners tend to have unrealistic ideas on the value of thier items. Look at the recent housing market with the disconnect between buyers and sellers.

RM and Russo and Steel are much better run orginasations and give much better customer service than BJ IMHO.

 

All of them have a "circus-like" atmosphere where you have no control over the outcome and hear less truth spoken than a political debate.

I've been to several and it took a long time to wash the stink off.

I would never take a car to auction unless I had bought it cheap.

 

Gorgeous blue euro 308.

 

Buying a car at an auction is not the way to go. Years ago I bought a flat rad Morgan at an auction in FL. Car sold real cheap ($4,000) and the owner did not want to surrender the car which he was required by law to. As soon as the hammer falls it's my car and I paid cash for the car to the auction company. Had to get the cops to remove the owner from the car. Fun Fun Fun