Silver 550 Maranello R813 HNE - anyone know?

[cccscotland]

It's a repossessed car coming up for auction soon, but the auctioneers don't have any service history, MOT, V5 etc. I'm tempted, as it would be cheap, but without knowing anything else about it, it would also be a helluva gamble.

If anyone could shed any light on the car it may persuade me to gamble!!
cheers for any help

[Biggles111]

I know a 550 of similar age went through Brightwells auctions recently for a claimed sold price of £25K - so if this is anything to go by it could be attractive if you're brave.

Edited by Biggles111 on Friday 7th November 10:29

[speedyellowrs]

Hi guys
Slightly o/t, but is this a representative price for an early 550 or is more likely to be a scam.... If genuine it kicks the auction price into the long grass.
Seems a bit too low to me

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/779741.htm

[Vixpy1]

speedyellowrs said:

Hi guys
Slightly o/t, but is this a representative price for an early 550 or is more likely to be a scam.... If genuine it kicks the auction price into the long grass.
Seems a bit too low to me

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/779741.htm

Scam

[burriana]

What gave it away Vix ... what do you reckon, the £20,000 shy asking price?

A decent F550 in the normal classifieds will still fetch around £40k, maybe just under for the early ones.

£25-30k seems about for auction price.

[DJC]

What the hell is that phonesafe thingy? What on earth does it do/offer?

[Pork]

DJC said:

What the hell is that phonesafe thingy? What on earth does it do/offer?

Basically keeps the sellers number private and charges the potential buyer a small premium. Its a way to stop telesales. Very clever idea and seems to work in my experience.

AFKA LittleBro

[urraco]

Biggles111 said:

I know a 550 of similar age went through Brightwells auctions recently for a claimed sold price of £25K - so if this is anything to go by it could be attractive if you're brave.

Edited by Biggles111 on Friday 7th November 10:29

I came very close to buying that car - I have a £500 inspection report on my desk from a local Ferrari specialist - the car had a number of minor(ish) issues, and it would've cost £10k + to put right, but it was essentially sound and good value. I had agreed in principle to buy it for £25k, but the auctioneer called at the last minute to say that someone else had nipped in at a figure closer to £30k.

cccscotland - where is R813HNE coming up for sale, may I ask?

david s

[neil-f]

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I came very close to buying that car - I have a £500 inspection report on my desk from a local Ferrari specialist

david s
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Inspection reports are cheaper from main Ferrari dealer, I sold my 360 private buyer got inspection done by dealer for £250+vat (if he bought the Ferrari used car warranty the inspection would have come off the price).

[cccscotland]

urraco said:

I came very close to buying that car - I have a £500 inspection report on my desk from a local Ferrari specialist - the car had a number of minor(ish) issues, and it would've cost £10k + to put right, but it was essentially sound and good value. I had agreed in principle to buy it for £25k, but the auctioneer called at the last minute to say that someone else had nipped in at a figure closer to £30k.

cccscotland - where is R813HNE coming up for sale, may I ask?

david s

What's your email address? Tried to PM you but PH says you don't accept PM's!