LOOKING FOR A 512 BBi TO BUY.

Be prepared to pay quite a lot more than you would have a year ago. Prices are rising worldwide. Good luck in your search.
steve

 

what is your budget or a very least...whay is your expectation for purchase price?

 

I think you posted multiple threads on this, but Sport Auto in NC (www.sportauto.cc) has one listed at $99K.

Much below that you're probably looking at a project car.

 

Sorry, been out Boxer world for quite some time. Wasn't this '84 red/tan car recently sold for big $$? http://www.ferrarichat.com/ferrariads/showproduct.php?product=2430&cat=12&page=2 Curious. What is the current market for a BBi like this?

 

yes. $140k plus. the car pictured was sold at approx $150k plus. the owner, "msdesigns" may comment.

 

As a BB owner, I hope the above info is accurate. However, after hearing all of this $100k+ stuff, I still see BBs regularly in Sports Car Market auction reports in the 70s. Maybe those are "project cars" although they don't look like it.

I do absolutely agree that for a platinum car you're looking at over $100k, but are drivers there yet? I'm not convinced.

Incidentally, I'm using "BB" for both BBs and BBis.

 

http://www.sportauto.cc/inventory_ferrari/1984_512BBi/index.htm


They have 2 boxers, this one is $ 99,000

 

I too hope Boxer prices are on the rise...but, I have seen a lot for sale in the $75k range within the last few months...

 

I chased a few of the cars I'd hoped were in the $75-85 price range and came away sorely disappointed. Cars in those ranges ALL needed the service or had issues I didn't have the stomach to solve.

So it seems to me that "ready to enjoy" cars have reached another plateau in pricing.

The formerly "$75k" carb car that's being redone by RPM will be in the $115k range following paint and leatherwork. Not sure how much else they're doing (and he can surely describe better than I) but after their 365BB brought $160 (?) or so at Palm Beach, perhaps that'll adjust to be more market correct.

The Red/Black injected car in New Jersey that regularly visited ebay, just nipping the high 70, low 80 mark each time (though in need of a service) disappeared, got serviced and re-offered by another dealer at $89k, now no longer listed so presumably sold.

My car had gotten two dealer offers just south of my eventual purchase price in low 90's. I think what threw some people off on the value of mine as listed on ebay is that he ENDED the auction as bids were climbing into the mid 70s figure, so that figure appeared. By the way, my car just arrived Friday at 11 am. Will follow up with a different thread later.

I tend to think that $100-110 is about right for a car that's turn-key but NOT show by any measure. SCM has more than hinted same.

 

There's an 82 red on tan with no boxer trim up here asking $100K cdn, maybe a tad less when the money is on the table but it needs the service. All original, non-converted.

 

Sorry about my previous post on RPM's 365BB bringing "160k(?) or so at Palm Beach".

CORRECTION: It was $176k at Amelia Island, FL.

http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=AM07&CarID=r202

You can also search: Ferrari BB

You'll also see their other sale in 2006 for an 84BBi at $110k, Michigan sale.

Hope this helps.

 

Saw that. I was referring to the red/tan as no price was indicated.

 

I'd like to know more about the car. I've had two, 49023 and 51509. Third time is the best.

 

Well, my service was only $10k, and that included $2500 for rebuilding the carbs, along with the usual wear and tear items (in addition to the belt service, etc.). And in other places on this forum you'll hear people claim that's a rip off! (I don't agree, mind you).

So the service really shouldn't make much of a difference.

I do think people tend to expect that their $75-100k used car should really be a new car, and thus are looking for perfection in the cosmetic issues, but that's just my opinion.

 

Yes, that can happen. Not always, though.

It also depends on how much self-discipline you have. The old "while we're in there" syndrome strikes pretty easily!

 

10k is about right. 20k is lets do this and that while you at it.

 

latest ferrari market letter asking price index are as follows 365bb:$85833,512bb:$73958,512bbi:$103126

 

FML is currently out of touch with reality in a Market so abstract...

 

I agree but it's a tough call. The FML is a mainstay, well-documented, and greatly authoriatitve, but he still has to "look over his shoulder" for...

Sales gathered from previous 3 months
To compile and compare to any in subsequent 3 months
Then assemble for publishing the next issue.

This is very easily a 6 month rearview mirror, and if no "numbers" come in, then he gets to interpolate or call it 'flat'. I can ALMOST assure you that FML will adjust fairly significantly next issue. Just a hunch.