Equipment
3485/235hp, Lucas fuel injection, dash clock, power windows, Voxson radio, hub caps, Cinturato tires, engine internal number 1385.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Dull original paint and chrome with a few chips on the nose and hood. Heavily worn seats with a small rip on the passenger's side. Very good original dash. Sound carpets. Pretty worn and oxidized underneath, but not rotten. Originally bought by Piero Dusio's son Carlo, represented as the original engine. Runs and drives for the auction but not ready for the road. An ideal preservation class car because it has plenty of visible wear, but nothing is an eyesore and it's all there.
Market commentary
On account of its originality, preservation and the celebrity early history this 3500 GTi's value legitimately lies somewhere between the reported high bid and the low estimate although in view of the work it needs anything over $200,000 would be hard to support.