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The next "Classic" Ferrari?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Patrnflyr, Feb 24, 2012.

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  1. Patrnflyr

    Patrnflyr Karting

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    I just bought a highly used 456 GT Manual and was dreaming about what would be the next "classic" Ferrari. Of course, this is a totally subjective opinion, but someone has to have some numbers that'll back up this idea. I know my car won't end up like a Dino or Daytona where I see that Wayne guy on TV going nuts on a barn find in 20 years, but what do you guys think will be the next biggie at Barrett Jackson?

    John
     
  2. robert biscan

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    In time the 355.
     
  3. gf1red

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    +1
     
  4. red3555gtb

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    328GTB
     
  5. sherpa23

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  6. Patrnflyr

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    Of course I'm totally new to this coming from Porsche turbo lineage, but I've heard the "classic" Ferrari is a front engined V-12 car. I agree, though, that the mid engined, V-8 models appear more sexy. Doesn't number produced have anything to do with it? It seems that 9 out of 10 times I see another Ferrari, it's a 308 type car. There must have been a ton of those built making it relatively common.

    I'm 360 miles from the nearest Ferrari dealer so most people are scared away from any of them due to maintenance. We only have 3 or 4 of them in a town of a quarter million people...

    I think when the kit car guys start making a replica of your car, then you KNOW you've got a keeper. For example, the Cobra, GT-40 and the Daytona. That's a way that I can tell that the car is both desirable and rare.
     
  7. red3555gtb

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    Only about 1344 328GTB produced, so I don't think they are all that common!
    Maybe your seeing the same 308 over and over again !!!
     
  8. red3555gtb

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    And yes, many Fiero's have been turned into 308 kit cars.
     
  9. Patrnflyr

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    I agree, I'm so ignorant of these cars that I'm doing more to learn than anything...

    Could be the same car, I'm not sure.

    I can just remember Sonny Crockett driving down the canals of Miami in Miami Vice when I was in my twenties and drooled. Now, those cars are priceless or it seems. I'll just keep scanning the threads for the next few months and bone up on these cars. Eventually, I'll get it and like was said in another thread, the most beautiful Ferrari is the one you own!
     
  10. UroTrash

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    I think the 456GT is one of the prettiest cars in the last 1/4 century. The proportions, the Daytona rear, just beautiful.

    I think history will be very kind to the 456GT, esp in 6 speed.
     
  11. TheMayor

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    The Barchetta. It has to be something really bold and of low production. Making a car without any roof just because it's cool? Bold.
     
  12. canadianferrarista

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    I was working on my post and when I went to post it, I noticed your comment.
     
  14. TheMayor

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    Such a beautiful car. I have always love this. The details on the body are amazing. I love the front lower black spoiler.
     
  15. UroTrash

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    Can't argue with that, BELLA!
     
  16. canadianferrarista

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    GRAZIE!
     
  17. toggie

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    I'm thinking the 512 BBi is going to quickly go up in price over the next 10 years or so.
    It is kind of a sleeper right now.

    But the mid-engine boxer 12 cylinder is a beautiful machine and rare enough to have demand exceed the available supply once it becomes the target for collectors.

    The 512 BBi cars remind me of how people felt about the 275 GTB's back when I was young.
    The newer 365 GTB/4 Daytona made the 275's seem less exotic.
    But once people caught the collector car fever, we've seen the 275 GTB cars go from $100k or so to $800k or more.

    Only time will tell.
     
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    308 GTS, carburetted.

    Not the best of the Fiat era cars, but the last iconic car. Also the last one with no computers. No airbags, no motorized seat belts, no Star Wars dash, no cheap-o sticky plastic interior, no exploding differential, etc. They seem common, but most of the 12,000 308s were injected/QV cars. They did improve along the way, but a classic car is allowed to be temperamental.

    Everything that came after the 328 but before the (insert whatever the current model is) is just out of date and a potential maintenance nightmare.

    A really original, straight 308 GTS always going to be in style. Very undervalued -- most of them have had re-dyed seats, aftermarket stereos and alarms, aftermarket wheels, etc.
     
  20. Bullfighter

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    I agree, plus they were largely handmade.
     
  21. daytonaman

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    NEVER leave a gas pump like this. You walk away then back to your car generating static electricity then earth yourself on the handle right next to all that gas vapour
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  22. toggie

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    Could always use those big roll bars as a place to ground yourself before touching the gas pump handle.

    I knew those big roll bars had a purpose. ;)

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  23. Spasso

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    I always touch the metal side of a pump or structure nearby before touching the nozzle.
    The car sits on rubber. I'm thinking it's not a very good ground.
     
  24. toggie

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    Good point. Side of the pump would be a lot safer than touching the pump handle.

    Also, I remember something about cell phones being dangerous to use near the pump handle.

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  25. Spasso

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    Cell phones are bad news around any kind of flammable fume. You don't need to be close to the handle either.
    Rule of thumb, do NOT use one at any time when fueling. I've seen a couple of videos, flash fire!
     

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