F/S. 1987 RUF BTR Slantnose. 1st RUF VIN Car Imported to US.
01-24-2011, 12:59 PM
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Interesting car...but not $90,000 interesting. This car is priced way too optimistically by a factor of two. Ripped leather seats, and very worn interior (interior clips missing etc), very poorly presented engine bay that looks like a neglected 100,000mile car. Looks like a 4speed car? Ill fitting exhaust, poorly fitting front valance with inconsitant panel gaps....no compression or leak down results or details \ descriptions to represent the car.
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01-24-2011, 04:09 PM
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Let me correct myself here: the 930 coupe went for $77,000.00 at Gooding. I think the trend is up . Maybe they are becoming more appreciated by the general public. I can`t imagine why anyone on this board who is an owner is not happy about this pattern.
02-08-2011, 12:13 AM
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I'm confused. I would have thought the first US VINed RUF would have VIN 001. If you look at this post it says the yellowbird he took a ride in is RUF 001.
Alois Ruf's Yellowbird-Ride of my life!!
Could this be the first BTR imported into the US? According to RUF's website they became an approved manufacturer with the US authorities for safety and emissions (EPA and DOT) in 1987.
Alois Ruf's Yellowbird-Ride of my life!!
Could this be the first BTR imported into the US? According to RUF's website they became an approved manufacturer with the US authorities for safety and emissions (EPA and DOT) in 1987.
04-16-2011, 01:23 AM
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RUF BTR Slantnose Coupe
This is actually the very first USDOT and USEPA (non gray-market) RUF imported to the USA. RUF was certified as a US Manufacturer on THIS car. The paperwork is in the file. There is only ONE of these...thus the price. The car was enjoyed for many years...and yes, it does show some leather wear...EASILY repaired. It is crazy fast (450 RWHP)...and a lot of fun. A bona-fide flame thrower on the track.
04-16-2011, 08:39 AM
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Please don`t tell me this thing is still for sale. you guys are killing me..This thing will be worth more. I can`t predict when but it is rare and best of kind. and i want to buy it.
04-18-2011, 03:48 PM
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Exactly , the most common editorial in Sports Car Market is blue chip investments now include well known classics and the RUF BTR is an acknowledged best of class for the time. I am talking myself into buying this car...
05-12-2011, 05:24 PM
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It would have been a cool car to own 60,000 miles ago. Honestly, that thing is beat.
For me, the fact that it needs at least $20,000 worth of work to ever become a presentable high mileage collector car that has any chance of appreciating in value takes all the profit out of this "investment".
For me, the fact that it needs at least $20,000 worth of work to ever become a presentable high mileage collector car that has any chance of appreciating in value takes all the profit out of this "investment".
07-15-2011, 10:29 AM
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HHANS951 - I would not normally look twice at an 80's turbo, especially not a slant-nose and especially not in Guards Red. But when Ruf developed the BTR, they sure knew what they were doing. It is unforgivably desirable, and I only wish I was in a position to acquire such a stunning, iconic vehicle.
It is hard for me to understand the intent of some of the negative comments in this topic. If they were trying to talk the price down so they could themselves pick up an undeserved bargain, then I guess at least that is rational, if slightly disgusting.
I see the vehicle is now sold, so I suppose I must congratulate the new owner. The sod!
It is hard for me to understand the intent of some of the negative comments in this topic. If they were trying to talk the price down so they could themselves pick up an undeserved bargain, then I guess at least that is rational, if slightly disgusting.
I see the vehicle is now sold, so I suppose I must congratulate the new owner. The sod!
07-21-2011, 06:40 PM
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I think this car has a chance to appreciate, but, Im not sure that was the price to buy in at as an investment.
You either have to keep it completely unrestored and dont change it and let the warts become the charm and selling point, or you throw $25K into it to make it look like a 20,000 mile car again so you can cast a far wider audience. For the latter, it just increases the buy-in and lengthens the investment turnaround. For the former, you roll the dice on patina trumping presentation to the right buyer. The car isnt old enough yet to make being an unrestored survivor worth much to someone.
Different things mean different things to different people. I dont begrudge those that find this sort of thing their schtick. Glad it found a home.
You either have to keep it completely unrestored and dont change it and let the warts become the charm and selling point, or you throw $25K into it to make it look like a 20,000 mile car again so you can cast a far wider audience. For the latter, it just increases the buy-in and lengthens the investment turnaround. For the former, you roll the dice on patina trumping presentation to the right buyer. The car isnt old enough yet to make being an unrestored survivor worth much to someone.
Different things mean different things to different people. I dont begrudge those that find this sort of thing their schtick. Glad it found a home.
