Interesting that this nice Dino sold for $89.9K on eBay and the buyer didn't follow thru; back on eBay now. Old ad: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-Ferrari-246GT-Dino-Red-Tan-Serviced-from-RUF_W0QQitemZ110322376419QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item110322376419&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308 new ad, currently at $68k: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1971-Ferrari-246GT-Dino-Red-Tan-Serviced-from-RUF_W0QQitemZ110325588907QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item110325588907&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308
I wonder why? 1) Shill bidder? 2) Market effect / downturn? 3) Miles/condition of the car? (looks too good in the pictures for this to be the real reason) 4) "Story" car? 5) Mileage? 89K seems cheap for a Dino these days, especially one that appears to be in good condition, although I'm no expert. James in Denver
But doesn't that still create the illusion that it is worth something like that price and now it's available again?
Who knows... I'm no Dino expert. But shouldnt a Dino sell for more than that? I know that this one is NOT perfect. But still...
I'd make 2 comments: 1. Ruf has a big reputation to uphold so it's very unlikely theres any subterfuge. 2. Seems like a great price for a very nice driver; the market clearly is..... adjusting.
If I buy it can we raffle it off here : 150 tickets at $1000, all profits to go to charity? Ummm.... better...Rob buys it!
Good trick changing the belts in 2001. Must have really cut down on the chain noise. Taz Terry Phillips
Well, Since the engine has been gone through, at least the fuel injection must be in like-new condition! On a more serious note, what's up with the "more traditional" Rosso Corsa? Is every Dino that wasn't painted Ferrari red by the factory somehow illegitimate? Remember, these cars being "almost Ferraris," in the eyes of the know-nothings, are on shaky ground as it is! Fred
I guess I should chime in here: The original buyer hit the Buy It Now option on Ebay about 9 days ago. The original auction had the same starting bid of $68K, with a undisclosed reserve and a $89.9K Buy It Now. The buyer, who did not thoroughly read the description, would not send the required deposit until after his inspection was performed. He is scheduling an inspection for sometime next week and is planning to fly in for the inspection. We made a mutual agreement, that until he placed a deposit the car would be relisted for sale. I opted not to place a Buy It Now to prevent this happening once more, but the car was relisted with a $68K starting bid and the reserve was set close to the original Buy It Now number. The Dino is priced aggressively compared to previous sales but in today's market high end cars are worth what someone will pay so the market has to adjust at least temporarily. We appreciate and welcome any and all comments regarding the car. Thanks, Jonathan @ RUF
It doesn't sound sold until the buyer gets a deposit in or someone wins the auction above reserve, whichever comes first. Nothing wrong with that.
Rob is correct. It is not sold until we have a deposit or a winning bid. A signed buyer's order and a deposit will secure the car from the open market. Jonathan @ RUF
Jonathan- Good luck. sounds like a good deal on a nice car. Especially the no rust part. Taz Terry Phillips
actually, that needs to be stated in the listing: "subject to availability"...like it can be listed in multiple places, and therefore un-avail.... looks like a nice example and agree: market is very much adjusting.
Considered that, but made the decision that the Ebay ad would be taken down if a deposit / contract was received. Jonathan
