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The Lusso, surprisingly, has 10 more horses than the standard 250 of the era. It's the same engine, without the 6 webers, as the fabled 250 GTO, but down 50 HP from the GTO's 300. If memory serves me correctly, the Lusso was a three carb Lampredi, similar, if not identical to the engine used in the 250 GTE 2+2. If you consider the era, (mid-sixties) 250 HP is pretty good. My guess is that the culprit in performance was the weight. However, for my money, it's certainly still in the running for the most beautiful Ferrari ever. Regarding the V6 Dino's. I've never driven one but I do have a story. In the mid 70's my wife and I were in upper NY state and came up behind a 246. I was driving a Lotus Elan S1 at the time. Anyway, we kept going a little faster and a little faster on the back roads and, because the Lotus was so light and handled so well, I was able to keep up and occasionally pass. Finally we both turned onto the NY Thruway. I had the Lotus at redline coming off the ramp onto the thruway when the Ferrari just upshifted and walked away from me. I guess I had been told what was what. Judging by the smile on the drivers face as he waved goodbye in the rearview mirror, I'd say they're a blast to drive! |
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According to AutoWeek (4/22) Scuderia von Ruschenberg of Munich has a Ferrari rental plan for tourists in Europe. 17 (?) models are available ranging from a 308GT4 to an F40(!). A week in a 360 Modena Spider is quoted at $990 including insurance and 870 miles (1400km). Sounds like a good deal to me. I wonder if I could get a California Spider? |
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Even if some of us were to make friends with a knowledgeable Ferrari Technician I doubt we could afford the California Spider or 365 Daytona we lust for. Let's talk about Ferraris that might be available in decent condition with reasonable mileage on a budget of say $40k. Here are some that I'm aware of: 308 GTB/GTS/Mondial 330 GTE (2+2) 365/400 GT 2+2 Dino 308 GT/4 328 GTB Not a very long list is it? Any comments additions or subtractions are welcome. Feel free to tell me if you think the whole idea of an "affordable" Ferrari is a mirage, whatever, let's discuss. |
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A great Driving one, even if its a bit ugly to some and will never be a high buck car is the 365GTC/4 A 2+2 Daytona. Quite scarce.. but it is a Daytona in drag... Hell.. a 328 without ABS is easily doable in your range too. Bill |
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You forgot the 76-80 400i and the 250GTE 2+2, also pretty "cheap" for a Ferrari. Also, in a couple more years the 1985-91 Testarossa prices will be pretty depressed. They are losing about 10% a year right now. |
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I can't believe I forgot the 250GT2+2, an early favorite of mine. It's more or less the same as a 330 GTE. Brentwood, this week's AUTOWEEK has an item about a 365 GTC with a convertible "chop-job" selling for I think around $28k. |
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A mere $28K? <chuckle> Id avoid it. The idea of someone cutting up one of those cars... I bet its as stable as a 356 speedster without floorpans. Bill |
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| You mean you saw a 356 that still had floorpans? | |
| Why? Did the Porsches from the 50s and 60s have an early reputation for bad rusting? | |
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| I think the Italians actually invented rust right after WW II, and licensed it to the Germans in the 50s and 60s. | |
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