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Ferrari Opus at auction

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  1. kevin323

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    sothebys offering Ferrari Opus Diamanté edition at their December 6 auction in New York City. Estimated range $125,000 to $175,000!
     
  2. Lusso123

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    More of the usual RM auction hype. I just don't see the value, even at a substantially discounted price/value from when originally sold (originally limited to just one copy per country, and priced at $275,000) ..... including the non literary items: The hand stitched leather, as well as various driver autographs are all good, and very nice extras, but..."......adorned with 30 carats of high-quality diamonds and a diamond-encrusted Prancing Horse, and it comes encased in a black, holographic carbon-fiber clamshell box." Well those are just a bit much to put it politely.

    I guess for whoever owns it now, and whomever might purchase it....this "book" simply falls into the category of "bragging rights" and "mine is bigger than yours.":D
     
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  3. moriaan1

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    A friend bought the "normal" edition with exactly the same contence for 1500 euro :) rediculously cheap, and this one is rediculously overpriced!
     
  4. NürScud

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    Your friend it was very lucky!
     
  5. moriaan1

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    He knows but i wouldn't pay that either... Its not a new view on anything that wasn't published printed or written before...
     
  6. NürScud

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    Yes, i agree with you.
     
  7. kevin323

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    lot removed from auction. I attended auction preview Saturday and opus was not on display. I wonder why
     
  8. Marcel Massini

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    Same happened 9 September 2017 in Maranello already. Lot removed, same book.

    Marcel Massini
     
  9. Eric C

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    I have a Opus - Enzo Edition. It's pretty amazing.
     
  10. oneshot8541

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    I was told it got held up in Customs.
     
  11. 4right

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    One just sold on eBay in the UK for $4K.
     
  12. G. Pepper

    G. Pepper Three Time F1 World Champ
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    I wouldn't mind having the regular edition of Opus if I could get it for around $5K.
     
  13. Gomez

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    I have one New in box I would sell for $5k.
     
  14. anonymouscoward

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    How much would a Opus "Enzo" Edition go for?
     
  15. Ferrari 308 GTB

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    Perhaps this is the one discussed on another thread ?
     
  16. Eric C

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    Yep. I was the sucker.
     
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  17. Rosey

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    Saw that too as I am also looking for a copy of an Opus. Seemed I dodged a bullet there!!
     
  18. Ferrari27

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    Silverstone Auctions have an Enzo copy coming up in their Ferrari Owners's Club sale.

    Should be safer than eBay!
     
  19. Rosey

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    Thanks
    Thanks but I just bought a mint Ferrari Opus in Australia. Now just have to arrange to drive interstate to pick the bloody thing up. Won't be able to get it on the plane !!
     
  20. Ferrari27

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    It now appears that Silverstone Auctions are NOT selling an Enzo Edition! It seems to have been removed from their online listing!
     
  21. Rosey

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    I saw that to. What is it with these Opus sellers ??!!
     
  22. Ferrari27

    Ferrari27 Formula Junior

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    Indeed, it does seem that this book, whenever and wherever it is sold, comes with lots of added intrigue. And sometimes a pair of white gloves!
     
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  23. Tifopazzo2

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    Well, anyone selling... I would be interested... Please contact me accordingly.
    Best regard,
    Vincent
     
  24. Ferrari27

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    The Enzo edition is back on the Silverstone Auctions website for their sale on May 18th. Estimate is GBP 5,000-6,000 plus buyers premium.

    I saw one of these books earlier this week: biggest is not always best and IMO this book is too big to do anything with. It does look great on a table though!

    Robert.
     
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  25. Rosey

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    Agree, it is a bit unmanageable. I fear most (like mine) will remain in their cardboard carton and remain unread sitting in the spare room. Actually very similar to my real Ferrari!! :)
     

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