Assesing value

The steering wheel is no longer available as far as I know, although the MOMO Monte Carlo is very similar and is ~$200.

The factory 328 rims are available from Ferrari UK. The exchange rate keeps changing the prices, so you'll need to contact them for current details.

If you can get pics and the last 5 digits on the VIN, I'd appreciate the details.

thanks

 

Just subtract what it would cost to buy the parts now. It is not a vintage car so the fact that the wheels and steering wheel are not the same exact ones that came with the car should not affect the car's value. Model year, GTB, mileage, condition, and service history are the most important factors for the model you are considering.
BT

 

Won't that just encourage the vendor to deliver the car on blocks and without a steering wheel !

 

Pay attention now Jimmie. The poster was asking how much the value of non-original wheels etc... would be affected. I think the seller would still deliver a complete car.

BT

 

Information on the GTS, as per the FML:

ZFFXA20A5H0069327, 1987 USA model, built in November, 1987.

For sale in 1989 by Horst Schwab, Aristocrat Motor Co., Shawnee Mission, KS. Red with black leather. 6,000 miles.

In 1995, the car was owned by a J. Smulovitz of Eugene, OR. Red with black leather, 5,600 miles. Smulovitz acquired this car in 1989 from Kansas City Ferrari. In 1998, Smulovitz put the car up for sale, red with black leather, 7,400 miles. Original tools, books and manuals. CD & K-40 radar. Serviced by Ron Tonkin.

For sale in 1999 by Newport Autosport. Red with black leather. All original. 8,222 miles. In storage for many years, comes from a good family of a large collection. Mint condition with original books, tools and spare.

For sale in 2003 by Joe Tienstra or Fort Myers, FL. Rosso corsa with black interior. Only 13,900 miles. Belts and tensioners done. Alpine CD. All tools and service records. Custom sheepskins and mats. Exceptionally clean. Offered again in October, 2004. 15,000 miles.

Seen at June, 2005 FCA Annual Meet, Indianapolis, IN. Owned by Joe McGinnis. Platinum class award.

 

Those are minor issues. Easily replaced, especially wheels with OEM. I have seen and bought an original steering wheel on e-bay for my 348. So they are available. I did also buy 328 wheels and tires off e-bay for my then 308 a couple of years ago.

IMHO should not detract from value. You can sell after market wheels and recoup some of cost of replacements. It should not be a deal breaker. If I were the seller I would not subtract cost of either unless you were taking the car without steering wheel or wheels/tires.

I would be more worried about service history, overall appearance, and mechanicals. If it's otherwise a nice car, but it and replace wheels. You might even like the aftermarket wheels better than OEM.

 

The steering wheel/road wheels aren't number-matched to the car or anything like that. Buy the OEM stuff and throw it in the attic, just in case the next owner wants it when you sell.

All V8s are unlikely to become high-dollar collector cars, there's just too many of them. Then again, who would have figured on Dino key fobs and pouches becoming 4 digit items?