Best ~100k "vintage" investment

275 GTS vs 275 GTB?????

 

1963/1967 Corvette?

Cobra Daytona Coupe?

I could go on.

 

Now you understand why I spent so many years wandering in the wilderness pondering the Master's words before I finally understood that one should buy what you like and that I like how a car drives most of all. Thus, I brought a Maranello instead of an old banger!

Dale

PS The GTB is a better car, but I wouldn't kick a GTS outa bed.

 

Ah yes. I don't remember how many models of this car I built when I was a kid. It is a toss up, but I guess that I like the Daytona looks just a little bit better than the 250 GTO.

Dale

 

I had the same question, although I didn't lump the TR in with vintage. I liked the two seaters and didn't find any obvious choices among the vintage cars.

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I'd say 512BBi, but for $100K, not too likely.

I'd say 328, although it's not vintage yet. They are underpriced, and the 348/355 are a totally different kind of car (unit body, robot-assembled, etc.) The early 328s are now eligible for the Classiche program, so Ferrari has begun to recognize them as preservation candidates.

I haven't seen many true vintage Ferraris at the $100K mark that aren't going to need a lot more money than you'll ever make from owning them. In the 'post vintage' cars, the Dino 246 has already had a big run-up, and the Boxers have moved a bit. Basically, I think the prancing horse has left the barn with regard to desirable $100K vintage Ferraris.

In any event I'd echo Dale's comment that even a reliable Ferrari like a 328, in good condition, is still going to be a money-losing proposition. However they are amazing fun to drive - that's the real bottom line.

 

I have a knack for being absolutely wrong about these things (a good move is always buy what I pass up and sell what I just bought), but I think the the 250GTE has the most upside on a ~100k Ferrari, then a 3302+2 (single then dual headlight). Not sure what 365BB's are doing but my sleeper classic is an early Maserati 3500GT. I really think the early Maser's have a huge upside, they are going to be in Aston territory soon.

-dsd

 

I think there is going to be a pretty good upside on a Maserati Mexico in the next 10 years, with even less of an investment

 

The Mexico is more of a sedan and a great car, but I think the Sebring ser1 would be a better choice if a Maser. is your plan.

On the other hand, the TR prices have already bottomed out. You still can find cars with under 15k miles within the price range orig. stated, but assume and plan on anything purchased will require the big service (engine out belts & factory upgrades). The styling is unique as only the TR and 348 had the cheese grater sides. Just remember, ask for records of service and get a PPI before you pull the trigger. It will give you a piece of mind and could potentially save you grief and expense.