Sterling Sackey

You can see the rear fog light has been added on that Mecum car as well, all standard Euro additions.

RS Clubsport

And the rear fog light button next to the headlight one.

Was an EU car as the fog light is on the left, if it was UK would be on the right. All the wiring is already there, did mine when I bought it in 2006.

maxt

Ah ok of course, they missed mentioning the European history in the description, that's why I was confused. I'm sure quite a lot of these US cars exported to EU will make their way back across the pond now that difference in values are so high ! I once bought a US car in the UK and it has always been a good reasong to knock down tens ot thousands from the asking price...if only we knew back then !!

Jrtaylor9

Are US CGT over ROW? I never thought I'd see that. Forever it had been the other way.

maxt

By a factor of 1.5x I would say...

Driftking

The cheapest CGTs in Europe used to be the US-imports...would be funny to see them rise over the ROW examples now that the prices in the US have exploded!

Nizer

EU economy activity has recovered to pre-pandemic levels while the US is 30% above pre-pandemic. We're just feeling more flush on this side of the pond thanks to Uncle Jerry.

CRex

That is exactly the thing. First it was F40s, now CGTs flipping upside down either side of the pond.

In all fairness how is a US F40 with the extra appendages prettier? Or the US CGT with its side markers and red rear blinkers worth more?

unotaz

It's not, but when there is a specific version for your country, you want to get that version specifically.

I assume it's the same for UK and Hong Kong residents who prefers RHD version than the LHD version for obvious reasons. It's the same idea with US spec cars.

Sterling Sackey

US F40 has a huge host of changes that make it appealing mechanically vs. a European F40 (unless seeking absolute lightness).

CGT is personal preference, personally I like the USA bumper markers on the CGT, they are well integrated.

CRex

It's good to get your two perspectives.

Speaking from a non-US market myself, I have a simple lens through which I consider the version to buy: Will it be driven a LOT?

If driven a lot, I want the legislated, localized version that makes registration and insurance a non-hassle.

If not, I would prefer the best or the most authentic version. That regularly takes me to LHD cars despite my RHD environment. Example: 964 RS 3.6 I wouldn't even consider in RHD because of the corrupted steering, and for years I've been vocal about the irrational premium demanded by C16 UK examples. Over time that's proven correct, and the premiums on RHD cars disappeared. That there are 2,000+ RS 3.6's helped correct that mispricing too.

The same dynamic surfaced when I was hunting the 964 RS 3.8. RHD seller wanted a premium. But in a market of only 55 cars and just as few real buyers, I happily ended with a LHD sample with its own unique features.

The opinion on the US F40 being a better car is... interesting. I'm not really qualified to talk Ferraris, but if the day comes and I go the dark side, I'm pretty sure I'll want a Euro, non-emissions-restricted sample and seek that original lightweight karting experience...

Sterling Sackey

I didn't say better car, just more mechanically appealing in certain ways. Those ways essentially break down to:
1.) aluminum gas tanks vs. the EU cars' fuel bladders which must be replaced at great cost every ~7 years,
2.) significantly re-tuned engine w/ more horsepower than EU cars according to Ferrari,
3.) strengthened body,
4.) different gear ratios,
and various other items not worth mentioning.

Meanwhile the dry weight difference is only around 150 lbs. Of course the EU cars are very pretty and some may consider them purest, the ones to have, etc., but the USA cars are not just a matter of some extra appendages is my only point.

GRPerformance

Last hour or so in our BAT auction. If anyone is interested the link is below:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-carrera-gt-6/

Jamie140

Seemed about right for a car that will require a valve and cam lobe inspection, no?

bp95gsx

What amazes me is how many transactions there have been since prices started going up. Gotta be 50+. When will inventory dry up already?