Here is my take on the hierarchy of the
308 line as desirability according to the
original question:
#1 - Euro Fiberglass - this was the
only one that was dry sump. But only do
an unadulterated one that has not been
Federalized, or at least in no discernible
way.
#2 - US Fiberglass
Further note on Fiberglass cars - These
already trade a a major premium to the
rest of the 308 market. There was not GTS
ever as a fiberglass.
#3 - non cat steel, 1977. If one could
come up with a non-cat GTS that would be
special.
#4 - QV. As a durability issue the
1984 and 1985 have better rust proofing.
Although there are some people that do
prefer the federalized Euro over a US
version I do not unless it is
de-converted.
Originality - no aftermarket changes.
No color changes.
GTB vs. GTS - a personal preference
issue. GTB proponents will argue about
the lower production rates and somewhat
stiffer body.
Condition - start with the right car
don't try resurrection unless you are a
masochist and doing the all work yourself
plus get parts at wholesale.
Mileage - be careful about the low
mileage cars. They could be a bunch more
mileage than that if the speedo cable had
been disconnected. Also be real careful
that low mileage (under 30K) is also going
to mean that driving the car will be
devaluing it.
So there is my take.
Jeff
From: Larry Bard
[mailto:larrybard [at] hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, 14
September 2012 7:07 AM
To: Peter Pless
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari]
Likely Future 308 Price
Appreciation
(Yeah, I know
we covet Ferraris because we love
them, not because we think we'll make
money if we ever sell them, but I'm
asking for a friend. Really.)
A friend who is an extremely capable
and experienced mechanic asked me
which 308s were likely to appreciate
over the next 10 years or so. Not
being even remotely competent to
answer that question myself, I thought
I would pass it along to this list,
whose members doubtlessly are better
able to intelligently formulate
reasonable answers.
The friend who is asking has a very
limited budget, doesn't seem to have
performance as high on his list as
most would-be owners might, likes
old classics, and specifically asked
about possible appreciation over
something like the next 10 years.
My guess is that he is in fact far
less interested in the possibility of
making any money, and much more
interested in avoiding any serious
loss if he were to buy one and sell it
in about 10 years (though I am
personally inclined to believe that
any well maintained 308 is likely to
at least hold its value over the next
10 years, assuming one buys it at not
too far in excess of the "Clyde"
price).
I know the QVs have always been highly
regarded, but what do all of you think
about specific model years, etc?
European 308 GTBi/GTSi QV? Relatively
rarer fiberglass rather than steel?
Injection vs. carburetor?
Any words of wisdom I could pass along
to my friend would be greatly
appreciated.
Larry
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