Yes, back in that time, 16k was extremely expensive. I remember seeing on tv that a Dodge Charger Daytona was going for only 7,000$, which was a small fortune back in the day. Today, those price increased an aweful lot. A Daytona in good condition must be 40k+, while this Ferrari must be going for over a hundred.
that was 17k in 55, yes. for instance: a chevy bel air from the same year cost between 1095 and 1295 dollars at that time, making this car very expensive.
1955: amazing,really. but 16800 today? that equates to a mere 100800 rands. you could get a ford fiesta for that price. but then again,were talking 1955, so like i said thats quite a price... fooking expensive!
probably a bit more for a top condition 1955 model nowadays. check this 1959 model that went for over 4 million dollars in 2001 http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/677/finance.ehtml one also went for $380,000 in 1999, but one only went for £85,000 in 1992.
I'd pay whatever it took for this car, I LOVE the 50's ferrari's and I like how they're TRYING to bring some of those cues back into their design.
w0w, I never saw the link to the individual car forum :/ This car rocks, esp. in Nero with a Rosso Scuderia roof