The 275 GTB/2—Sorry Guys, the Cheap Ones are all Gone
Last year it was Lussos that were in the Prancing Horse flavor-of-the-month club. Their values languished in the “why-would-you-want-one-of-those” $125,000–$150,000 range. Today, there are folks standing in line to buy…
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What $200,000 Buys Today
“I’ve always wanted to own a Ferrari.” That’s something I hear every day. It’s usually accompanied with, “I’ve worked hard and my business is doing great. My kids are in…
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Of 13-HP BMWS and 310-HP Ferraris
The 743-cc, 13-horsepower flathead-four engine on my children’s 1930 BMW DA-2 Kabriolet is far removed from the 3,432-cc, 310-horsepower double-overhead-cam-four engine of a 1956 Ferrari 860 Monza. And most likely,…
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Your First-Time Ferrari
Which is the best Ferrari for a first-time owner? The answer is not simple, because of the financial resources, intended use and old-versus-new preferences of the potential buyer. Obviously a…
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Not Sale-Proof Anymore
Summer is here, winter snows are a memory and, son-of-a-gun, once again the Ferrari market is hot. Recent dealer sales and auctions have shown very high prices for cars that…
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The Dollar is Falling! The Dollar is Falling!
More than a few self-proclaimed market gurus have been running around like the proverbial chickens with their heads removed, all aflutter because the Euro has appreciated by over 25% against…
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Please Stand Back While We Smash Your Hood
If you’re thinking of bringing a Ferrari into the US, I have some simple advice that might save you months of aggravation and thousands of dollars. Simply put, under no…
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Thumbs Up for the Lusso
The Ferrari market is a fluid animal, with both classic and modern cars moving in and out of favor. Here’s my current read on where the action is. The flavor…
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The 512 BB LM
Ferrari’s philosophy has always been to incorporate, when possible, their racing technology into their road cars. In the early 1970s, the flat 12 “Boxer” technology used in the early 1970s…
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Four Cams and Four Seats
SCM readers are aware that our esteemed editor, Keith Martin, is once again on the hunt for a V12 Ferrari. Reading that he was looking for a 365 GTC/4, subscriber…
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