Inflation and too many rich folks trying to "one-up" their neighbors.
FWIW, back in 1971 the Ferrari 275 GBT/4 was $14,700, or so I was told by the owner.
"What cost $14,700 in 1971 would cost $82,200 in 2012."
What exactly makes that a $300,000 car? Well, I guess if I have to ask...I’d never know.
Apparently $300k doesn’t get you a decent horn.
>> What exactly makes that a $300,000 car?
That little yellow shield on the side. You know, the same reason that little green alligator makes a $15 polo shirt worth $100.
Other than that, it’s a Fiat. I wonder if they’ve discovered electricity yet in Italy (or manufacturing with interchangable parts). :-)
Inflation and too many rich folks trying to "one-up" their neighbors.
FWIW, back in 1971 the Ferrari 275 GBT/4 was $14,700, or so I was told by the owner.
"What cost $14,700 in 1971 would cost $82,200 in 2012."
Alfa Romeo 4C, based on a Lamborghini model, for 'only' $53,000.
I rather a $100k Tesla Model S, than this Ferrari
It’ll do 0 to 100mph really fast. At least when it doesn’t have a truck sitting on its hood.
Low volume (with kool stylin') --> low investment/ $ parts --> minimal prototype testing, -->
low durability --> scarce parts, -->joining a tribe.