"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
10/13/2014 at 18:10 • Filed to: None
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"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
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because ferraris like to catch fire!
But seriously...I get that older cars are cool and what not....but is there any particular reason why the older ferraris are worth so god dam much? like a 288 GTO. that goes for like 1.3 MILL. and frankly, I simply dont see why that is worth so much more then a similar Lamborghini or something. ..or why they are such a big deal....
Maybe its just me. Thoughts? anyone agree with me? anyone want to string me up by my legs and cut me in 2 with a chainsaw?
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:12 |
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Because waving your dick around in public is not generally acceptable public behavior.
T5Killer
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:14 |
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Because of the cult of Ferrari.
That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:14 |
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Because millionaires and billionaires want them as status symbols or as a legitimate hobby interest, and they have to compete with other millionaires and billionaires to get them. That's how the market is set.
Crocket Bernet
> Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
10/13/2014 at 18:14 |
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I exhaled sharply at the sight of this.
E92M3
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:15 |
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Because they are uber rare handmade historic cars. Rolling art if you will. Some people collect million dollar paintings, some collect rare coins, others collect vintage Ferrari's.
PushToStart
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:17 |
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Well, what you're essentially asking is why any car is worth a lot, when theres others that might be newer/faster/whatever that sell for less. It has to do with perception of the car, ultimately, but the 288 GTO in particular is not only rare, but widely considered to be very good-looking, not to mention it's fast, important to Ferrari's history, an epic driver's car, and is all around just really cool.
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bob and john
> PushToStart
10/13/2014 at 18:18 |
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dont get me wrong, i understand THAT. but...ferraris ESPECIALLY seem a little out of hand with that. oh well.
Viggen
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:21 |
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Because of this asshole:
Vee Ate Injun
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:25 |
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-exclusivity
-aesthetic design and engineering
-race pedigree
And to a degree, subjective taste of the collector market. There are a lot of under-appreciated cars out there that on paper should match the appeal and prestige of Ferrari, but for reasons beyond the understanding of mere mortals, don't.
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bob and john
> Vee Ate Injun
10/13/2014 at 18:28 |
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thats what I'm not understanding, why the hell are the ferrari worth in the 10's oh millions, and other arent?
oh well. not like I'm ever going to afford one.
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Vee Ate Injun
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 18:37 |
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Well that's pretty much it. Even within Ferrari cars there are the unloved black sheep: the two most affordable "classic" Ferraris are the 308 GTB/GTS (Magnum p.i. car) and the Mondial. They are affordable because they're not as in demand as other Ferraris, due to: they're slow, generally considered not very attractive (especially the Mondial - though I really like the 308), and there were TONS of them made (supply exceeds demand). You can pick one up between $20- $30k.
And you should. Right now. Then write about your adventure here on Oppo.
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bob and john
> Vee Ate Injun
10/13/2014 at 18:40 |
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dude, I'm a uni student. in thunder bay. there aint no ferrari around here for a thousand miles.
let alone one that is even remotly affordable
also, side not....didnt the 308 look pretty much like the 288 GTO? I propose:
buy a V12 from a wrecked 599 or something
install in 308
add turbos
????????
FIREY DEATH
PROFIT!
f86sabre
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 19:07 |
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$2.9M
$10.3M http://jalopnik.com/5834228/this-i…
There are others out there. That said, there are a lot of Ferraris out there too!
Leadbull
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 19:17 |
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The 288 was loosely based on the 308.
It was a homologized Group B car, hence the word "loosely".
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Leadbull
> E92M3
10/13/2014 at 19:20 |
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This.
The historic car market closely mirrors the historic art market.
ranwhenparked
> bob and john
10/13/2014 at 19:34 |
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The same reason why anything becomes valuable. There's a finite quantity, more people that want to own them than there are examples to buy, so the price gets bid up as high as the market can bear.