Daytonas crash

It must be nice to know what is definitely going to happen in the future (and someone forgot to tell me that this was or will be a depression). Silly post.

 

It is amazing how cruel the posts on these types of threads are. That is a dreawback to the internet....one just types facing a computer and not in front of "real" individuals. I was with a goup of enthusiasts at Cavallino yesterday and not once did I hear comments laced with glee in refence to others loosing money. I know we should all face the reality of the times but there is no need be cruel about it. By the way, my lowly glass 308 wasnt worth much before and it isnt worth much now This is all about being good human beings to our fellow neighbors.

 

Hi Rammer,

I am here at the show as well. Nice comments and well put words. Is our Glass 308 here? I am a huge fan of them, one of my all time favorites and I am hoping to get another to go into my own collection. If you know any for sale, even a project example, please let me know.

Cheers,

Bill Noon

 

Some driver daytonas will be under $200k this year and some nicer dinos will be under $100k sooner that that. Prices only peaked last summer and considering the economic environment the entire planet is currently in, vintage Ferrari prices aren't going to be bottoming out any time soon.

 

Hi Bill,

I know of a glass car localy here in PB. What are they worth? $40k-$60K ?

Gene.

 

Don't worry yourself about it Mr. Robinson.
If you have read my thread on the restoration of my car, you will see it's clear, that i am not in it for the money, i am doing it because i love Daytona Spyders, and for the once in my live time opportunity to own, my all time dream car. [ not unless i win the lottery of course]! Then i could get two.
Grant

 

My GTB is at home as I went to the lectures and show with two friends. I will forward you any info on glass cars I see for sale. I know of one and will send you a pm.
OTE=billnoon;138363672]Hi Rammer,

I am here at the show as well. Nice comments and well put words. Is our Glass 308 here? I am a huge fan of them, one of my all time favorites and I am hoping to get another to go into my own collection. If you know any for sale, even a project example, please let me know.

Cheers,

Bill Noon[/QUOTE]

 

Considering the fact that these car are beastly to drive any real distance, it's amazing that they command the values "the market" has granted them. Everyone should be happy, except for the Gent. who bought one last year.

 

Really? I have driven thousands of miles on long-range, high-speed trips in mine, and it has been a real pleasure. In fact, the car was specifically designed for this task. If your experience was different, I think you may have had a bad example.

Michael

 

+1 The Daytona is a fantastic long distance car. Only downsides are terrible wipers if it rains and it's inabilty to go past a petrol station without needing to fill up.

 

Daytonas are terrific road cars-hot, smelly, noisy, what could be better. I have driven mine 32000 miles since 2001, across the USA to NO twice, to Boulder for BBQ, twice to Monterey and to the GTTS Rally last year where it logged 4200 miles in 9 days.The heater works well, the AC is almost good enough[wear shorts when you cross the Mohave] and the cars tracks straight even when the road is rough.
Can we all agree that they have heavy steering at slow speeds so it doest need to get mentioned in each new thread? Dont drive it slowly.Malcolm
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Agreed and great pics. I wish I had taken some pics of my Daytona covered in dead bugs and dirt after the classic Le Mans trip last year.

 

I just got back from Cavallino and have been rather busy getting back to those I met, re-met and those who asked for assistance...

The sale of our FIA GR4 Daytona Conversion closed earlier today right on time. New owner is itching to get delivery and we were more than happy to cash his check! More good business since the Daytona market crashed. Another of our Daytona's is out on inspection with another local dealer on behalf of a new client as I sit here typing away.

So far for the month of January three different examples have found three new homes which is not bad considering we started the month with six.

By the way... just like Arizona, no one panicked or was in a panic at Cavallino. I did quite a bit of checking and enquiring but no one there was interested in selling me much of anything. There were however some seriously nice machines being enjoyed by some very motivated and enthusiastic owners. Next up is the Palm Springs Concours and Rally later in February. Should be fun!

Cheers,

Bill

 

There was one just last month on the West Coast he was looking for $38K but it was a honest example, IMO....IIRC he kept it.....did not sell on eBay....my Outlook software has crashed I'll see if I can retrieve contact info...

 

Many thanks,

One of my very first personal Ferraris was a mid-production Euro car in White with Red and Black interior. While not everyone's favorite colors, the car was a real dry-sump, 255bhp example and in rather nice original condition.

I sold it just prior to my last deep-draft, ocean-voyage on the Bridgeton. It went to Nagoya, Japan and I am back in touch with the son of the man who bought it from me.

I am hopeful I can make a deal and work out its return back to my own stable. Many thanks for the leads on those here in the States.

Cheers,

Bill

 

Great pic, Gary!

Malcolm, great to hear you're using it for what it was intended. I'm really looking forward to taking my BB across Europe in May. It'll be the first time she's had a long trip since at least 1988...


Onno

 

Hi Gary,

Brisk... yes... profitable... not always so. We took a few lumps but the adjustment and necessary movement of machines was needed.

Good or bad market, our business relies hardly on individual sales but the hope and promise of repeat business and referrals as such.

Cheers,

Bill

 

Gary: When I get the daytona up to 150MPH or so I start thinking about those 35 year old A-arms...but I have had it up to 160 on a private track. I have the R&T photo on my office wall, I recall seeing it at the time.
I will be in Italy with the 275 in May and the early part of June, meet you for espresso?
Malcolm

 

Hi Malcom, was your question directed at me? If so, PM me with some details and we'll see if there's any overlap. Always keen to meet vintage enthousiasts!

Onno