How to Explain Why You Want What You Want

Back when I wrote this, my understanding was that you could find a running example of a Ferrari 308 for as little as $35,000. Prices have gone up since then, but here’s a “Bring a Trailer” listing for a Magnum P.I.-era Ferrari that sold for $55,555 back in July. Now, that’s not nothing, but it’s also less than many people spend for an SUV these days.

Here’s one that, as of the day I’m posting it, is up for auction, though in a different shade of red.

For that money, you’ll get a beautiful car that isn’t very reliable, is super expensive to have fixed, and is surprisingly slow by modern standards. Don’t take my word for it, here’s a genuine car expert, James May of Top Gear and The Grand Tour, explaining why he had this exact type of Ferrari, and why he sold it.

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