Dinos in the Sports Car Market Pocket Price Guide Summer/Fall 2013 Edition

Many of you have probably seen the current 2013 Summer/Fall edition of the Sports Car Market Pocket Price Guide - but for those of you who haven't, here is a photo of the cover and a photo of the Dino 246 listings. According to SCM, the **** Forecast Rating means that Dinos "Will outperform the market at large, perhaps 10% gain in 12 months." Also, SCM indicates that the 246 GT Coupe has risen in value by 21% over the past 12 months, and the 246 GT Spyder has risen in value 19% during the same time period. Also note that the SCM says to add 15% for C&F.
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I saw that the SCM Pocket Price Guide says a BMW 2002tii is worth $22K to $30K (sold mine 5 years ago for $25K) and a 2002 turbo is worth $14K to $22K.

I would have liked to have had a 2002 turbo. I have seen and driven a few great ones, but funny thing - every one (including the ones that I have driven) has had a history of running problems that can be fixed for a while, and then the problems come back. Unfortunately, the turbo engine seems to have been underdeveloped so maybe that is why SCM values them less than a proper and well-cared for 2002tii.

But, I think SCM has finally caught on to the values of Dinos.

 

At the same time, a recent FML review of auction prices states that Dino prices have been erratic, and cautions that the market maybe softening - but at the prices that the FML mentions, I am still more than happy as an owner.

 

NOTE: The SCM INVESTMENT GRADE is different from the SCM FORECAST RATING!

According to SCM (in part), Investment Grade B = Cars that have something special about them, often technical innovation, style or competition provenance - but normally not all three.

As per SCM:

A Forecast Rating of 4 (****) means the value will outperform the market at large; perhaps 10% gain in 12 months.

A Forecast Rating of 3 (***) means that the car is fully priced at the current time. Will appreciate or depreciate along with the market at large.

So, synchro, are you asking about the Investment Grade of the 246GT/GTS, or about the BMW 2002 turbo?

If you are asking about the BMWs:

The BMW 2002 turbo's Investment Grade is a B, with a Forecast of 4 (****) and SCM predicts a gain of about 11%

The BMW 2002 tii's Investment Grade is also a B, with a Forecast of 3 (***) and SCM says no change

 

You need to be specific as to which Series 1 E-type (year/flat floor/convertible or coupe/3.8 or 4.2 you want a price for as the SCM lists a wide range from $40,000 low to $92,500 with various investment grades, forecasts, and % changes.

Same type of issues with getting a price on a 67-69 Porsche 911.