Would you ever want to own an exotic - Page 7

dan · 01-26-2016, 01:47 PM

So he was taking the car to a mechanic today because it was running rough/misfiring and it started smoking on the way there. Had to be towed the rest of the way.

JST · 01-26-2016, 01:53 PM

Ouch.

ZBB · 01-26-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

The 288GTO is my favorite modern Ferrari.

But I wouldn't turn down an F40.

I spoke with a former owner of a 250GTO a couple years ago at one of the Scottsdale auctions. He owned it in the early 90s -- bought on the dip after the late 80s collector car bubble crashed. He actually tracked it a few times -- even though it was worth about $2.5 million. He sold it after a couple years for a tidy profit, and had no regrets selling it -- even though they are worth ~$38 million today. Interesting guy.

I once was walking over a motorway overpass in France, and noticed a car carrier going by. There were 4 or 5 F40s on that car carrier (and it was open...).

bren · 01-26-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Ouch.

Sounds like he should've started with the tow rather than attempting the drive. I bet that's going to be some exclusive hindsight.

dan · 06-14-2016, 12:51 PM

F40 guy just bought at 2003 Saleen S7

dan · 04-12-2021, 11:55 AM

F40 Guy has now also bought a Matech Ford GT1 and a Ford GT MK II

01-26-2016, 01:47 PM	#61
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dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	F40 guy just bought at 2003 Saleen S7 __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

04-12-2021, 11:55 AM	#66
dan redefined Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 14,896	F40 Guy has now also bought a Matech Ford GT1 and a Ford GT MK II __________________ "There's a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas." -Willie

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