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275gtb/2 or 288 gto?

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  1. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 ross, Apr 20, 2004
    as long as we're wishing.....these 2 cars are more/less similarly priced, but vastly different. maybe some of the owners can provide us with insights.
    which one of these would make a better long term purchase from an investment standpoint? which would bring more pleasure and why?
     
  2. ag512bbi

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    #2 ag512bbi, Apr 20, 2004
    288 GTO.
     
  3. Napolis

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    #3 Napolis, Apr 20, 2004
    As an investment 275GTB. If your serious about either you have to drive both.
    They're totally different. I'd rather a 275 but that's personal. The best investment would be a 275GTB4 NART. IMHO a real one will trade for 5 million before too long.
     
  4. zjpj

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    #4 zjpj, Apr 20, 2004
    Yeah - it wasn't long ago when the NART spyder was about 1 - 1.5 million. Who knows what it will be soon, as they only made 10. Several years ago, Road and Track had an article about one. What a car.

    I, too, would take a 275 over the 288, but that's just because it's one of my favorite cars of all time :)
     
  5. ross

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    #5 ross, Apr 20, 2004
    i wud agree that the nart will appreciate big time, but its already in the price stratosphere for me.
    am curious though why you would rate the 275gtb/2 a better investment than the 288gto; after all, they made about 400 some gtb/2 and only 272 288's, so numbers should be in favor of the latter. and besides that the 288 has the distinction of being the first 'supercar' of the f40/50/enzo line.

    driving them would of course be vastly different. and so the question is which one would you end up driving more: the older one in order to keep all the settings on, or the newer one because its easier? or are there other factors?
     
  6. Napolis

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    #6 Napolis, Apr 20, 2004
    Some would enjoy driving the 275 some the 288. I think as many euro vintage events, tours, etc. have a 66 cut off the 275 GTB2 will be more valuable. That said neither IMHO should be bought for investment purposes.
     
  7. zjpj

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    #7 zjpj, Apr 20, 2004
    And, in vintage racing, the early 275s fall into the same category as the 250 SWB, whereas the later 275s have to go against Daytonas.
     
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    #8 zjpj, Apr 20, 2004
    Speaking of vintage racing, someone i know is looking at this Maser 300S for drum break racing!
     
  9. RP512TR

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    #9 RP512TR, Apr 26, 2004
    I would go for the 275. without a doubt.
     
  10. Smiles

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    #10 Smiles, Apr 26, 2004
    I would too.

    The 275 has a classic look, while the 288 could be mistaken for a 308, or a tarted-up 308.
    The 275 has a classic V-12, while the 288 has a twin-turbo V-8.
    The 275 is more straighforward mechanically and should be less expensive to repair.
    And the bottom line: the 275 will attract women MUCH more.

    --Matt
     
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    #11 amenasce, Apr 26, 2004
    I would go for the 288 GTO. As much as i love the GTB looks i didnt really enjoy driving it. Felt underpowered, maybe a 4 cam would be better but those are 150K$ more...

    If i really wanted a vintage V12 i would go for a Daytona coupe or Spider..
    If you just want to spend 250/300k$ in a Ferrari then the GTO ( Or F40 ) would be the one .
     
  12. UroTrash

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    #12 UroTrash, Apr 26, 2004
    275 fer shur.

    I get a little weak just thinking about it.

    If I had the mooooola my sig line would read "I'm looking for a 275 GTB..."
     
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    #13 amenasce, Apr 26, 2004

    james you think they will x 2.5 ? Its true that with only 10 cars around , im sure there are 10 billionaires ready to pay whatever is needed for a car they want.However this car isnt elligible for most events no ? No tdf , no Mille Miglia ..maybe the Ferrari Challenge ? I remember seing a pic of a NART at Le Mans ...
     
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    #14 134282, Apr 26, 2004
    This thread is worthless without pictures. :)
     
  15. PSk

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    #15 PSk, Apr 26, 2004
    Look in your books ;) ... or this is a great excuse for going and buying another :D :D

    BTW: 275GTB would be my choice ... I think ;)

    Pete
     
  16. Smiles

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    #16 Smiles, Apr 26, 2004
    You got that right!
     
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    #17 288_GTO, Apr 26, 2004
    .....why even ask?
     

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