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^Over my head in ever wanting, let alone maintain.

But dang it all for missing out on the po-man's Dino 246 gt. Crazy how they were $14-15k in the early 80's. Not exactly low for the times but very attainable. Then I watched them hover in the $90k range and thought that was nutz. Now they're $300k to $4oo,ooo!
I test drove a pristine 1 owner 246 GT about 35 years ago...totally rebuilt by Los Gatos (CA) Ferrari. A grey silver with matching new leather, rebuilt motor, and a $8k paint job. All manuals with original paperwork...the works!
They wanted $36k and I was tempted (I had wood) but my business had not yet taken off and I had a condo w/carport only. A pity!!!
My g/f at the time wanted me to take the jump. "I have room in my garage."
It was the first day that they had rolled it out.
I went back 2 days later just to drool and ponder - SOLD!
Yes, now look at them. Grr...
One of those heart sick memories.
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