The Daily Vroom

Happy Monday Vroomers,

Ever since I let loose some juicy price trends last week, my inbox has been buzzing like a revved-up V8 with your requests for more. So, to quench your thirst for data, today I'm laying out a smorgasbord of price trend charts. Grab your helmets, folks! We're diving deep into the market trends rollercoaster – a wild ride of insight and discovery! Let's Vroom! (too many puns I think!)

With tomorrow being 4th July, I have a question:

  2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A: A Road-Taming Beast That's Beyond Speciale!

Historical Significance

Meet the jaw-dropping 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A – one of only 499 party guests invited worldwide! The 'A' here isn't just for awesome, it stands for 'Aperta,' or 'open' in Italian, summing up the sheer joy of wind-in-your-hair driving this ride delivers. This speed demon, part of the celebrated 458 family, was Ferrari's fastest V8 on the block when it hit the scene, and it remains a living legend of the brand's eternal love affair with speed and performance.

Potential Historic Auction Moment

Get ready to witness history, as this Speciale A may be the first to breach the $1m barrier on an online auction house! Below you can see all the online sale prices/trends over the years. Will this be the car that redefines the benchmarks and enters the annals of auction history?

Features & Equipment

This car is an ode to excellence, combining performance with luxury. From its powerful 4.5L V8 engine roaring with 597 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque to its quick-shifting 7-speed automatic transmission, every bit of this car is built for speed. The distinctive Nero B/B paintwork pairs with a body-colored hardtop, with a bespoke interior dressed in elegant gray. To top it off, it has an array of impressive features like the Advanced Frontlighting System, carbon fiber racing-style seats, yellow tachometer, and rear-view camera. This car is unmodified, retaining its authentic Italian charm.

Racing Heritage ️

The Speciale A's lightweight structure, a product of thinner glass and aluminum chassis, coupled with its impressive powertrain, offers an exhilarating ride that only a Ferrari can deliver. Its Speciale-specific lightweight glass and Scuderia Ferrari shields on the fenders make it a track-ready beast in road clothes.

Condition & Care

With only 5,000 miles on the odometer and a clean Carfax report, this Ferrari has been lovingly maintained, recently receiving a comprehensive service. In March 2023, it underwent major maintenance, with the engine oil, filter, coolant, and brake fluid being replaced. It also got new tires, hood struts, and an air filter replacement. A car cover, tool kit, and battery charger are included in the sale – it’s all ready for the next lucky owner.

A Collector's Dream

This 458 Speciale A isn't just a car; it's a piece of automotive history, a testament to the endless pursuit of speed and style. It makes me salivate just thinking about it. It represents Ferrari at its best, merging performance and luxury into a package that's simply irresistible. If there was ever a time to own a piece of Ferrari history, this is it.

Are You Ready to Ride?

Are you ready to take the helm of this road-taming beast? Will you be part of making auction history? The stage is set, the lights are on, and this incredibly special Ferrari 458 Speciale A is ready for the spotlight.

YESTERDAY’S HIGHEST SALE OF THE DAY

It seems that Sundays aren't just for lounging anymore, folks! Bring A Trailer livened up this past Sunday with a whopping sale of $225,000 for a 2002 BMW Z8. Not too shabby, right? But it got my gears grinding: Is this car really worth that kind of money? What's the scoop on the '02 Z8's pricing trends?

You know me – I'm not one to let a car conundrum slide. So I revved up my research engine and now, I'm all set to spill the beans. Let's chat about what I've dug up on the ‘02 Z8's price swings over the years.

At a glance, it seems like the Z8's sale prices have been bouncing up and down more than a supercharged suspension since Oct 2020.

But hold up! If we hit the brakes on a few ‘special’ sales – like the ultra-rare topaz/red combo (below) that raked in a solid $445,000 – the median price cools down to around $200K.

Given the state of play, I reckon a well-kept '02 Z8 with less than 10k miles on the clock should be cruising in the $220-$250k range in the online auction universe.

The traditional auction houses might punch up the reserve a bit higher, what with their bigger cut of the pie. So, what do you think?

MARKET ANALYSIS

Well, folks, let's dive straight into the deep end. Last week, Bring A Trailer didn't just step up to the plate – they knocked it out of the park, selling a whopping $24,459,402 worth of cars. That's no small feat! As for the rest of the pack? Well, they seem to be having a good old scrap amongst themselves.

Now, I'm not usually one to be left speechless, but how better to showcase the magnitude of BaT's lead over the market than with a nifty chart?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a bit of healthy competition. Victory can mean different things to different platforms, and hey, maybe some of those numbers above might feel like a 'win' to them. But let's face it, who doesn't love an underdog story?

I'm eager to see if any of these contenders can rise from the rumble, dust off their gloves, and give the heavyweight champ a run for its money. So, here's to hoping someone steps up and gives our leading player a worthy challenge. Game on!