The
true successor to the gorgeous Dino 246 was the Ferrari 308 GTB which was
unveiled at the Paris Show in 1975. Ferrari returned to Pininfarina for the 308
GTB's styling, and this two-seat, mid-engine coupe sat on a chassis with a
wheelbase that was eight inches shorter than the GT4 upon which it was based.
Production
started with the GTB Berlinetta in 1976, with the 308 GTS Targa variant being
introduced in 1977. The first 712 308s Ferrari built wore fiberglass bodies
before the company switched to steel. In all, just over 12,000 - 308s were
produced from 1976 to 1985.
These
308s had a 3-liter, V-8 powered 1980s icons represent an excellent way to enter
into Ferrari ownership due to their relative affordability and ease of
ownership, and can be divided into three different series. The 308 was
carbureted from 1976 to 1979, with 1976 and 1977 models being especially
desirable due to their more aggressive cams and lack of emissions equipment.
The 308 GTBi and GTSi variants from 1980 to 1982 saw Bosch fuel injection
replace the previous generations' Weber carburetors, and finally in 1983 the
308 GTB and 308 GTS Quattrovalvole (QV) introduced four-valve heads.
The
early carbureted cars 1976 to 1979 and the later QV cars are strongest in the
market place with the 1980 to 1982 GTBi and GTSi two-valve, fuel-injected cars
commanding less due to their lower performance. Some of the 1980 models were
also plagued by an oil consumption issue following the switch from carburetion
to fuel injection.
This
is a beautiful original, matching number 308 GTB. The original owner was Don
Vesco the ex-world land speed record holder. The current owner purchased this
308 - 10 years ago from a wealthy Midwest collector who spent a fortune with
the local Ferrari dealer - Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio on a complete
restoration. The exterior color is Verde Pino Mettalizzato with a full Tan leather
interior. Complete with books, tools, records, literature and receipts. The
1977 308 was an early model with a wet sump and carburetors. This is the very
best of the early 308s and is very desirable. Excellent condition and is very
reliable. Only 6,000 have been driven since the full restoration. Beautiful condition!
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European Collectibles
Welcome to European Collectibles. We have the largest classic car showroom in Orange County. We are located in the city of Costa Mesa, California, 35 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport.
Since 1989, we have been selling imports world wide from Southern California. We try to maintain an up to date listing of all our cars. Our inventory reflects some of the finest imported sports cars in the world. Every car listed on Ebay is physically in our possession.
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We arrange shipping to any destination worldwide. Fully enclosed or
open transportation to the East Coast is easily arranged, average cost
of $850.00
to $1,500.00.
For our international customers, in most circumstances, cars are packed
into containers and secured in wooden frames to minimize the possibility
of damage. The cost of shipping an average sized car to Antwerp, Felixstowe
or Bremen, for instance, is US$1,395.00. This price includes
all costs from our showroom to the port of Antwerp, Felixstowe or Bremen.
The typical journey time from Los Angeles to most European destinations is five weeks, including time for packing, loading and unloading.
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This vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection
by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being Sold
by a Licensed State of California Dealer (European Collectibles,
Inc. call us at 949-650-4718 to arrange an appointment), all California
DMV laws apply. Any California buyer must pay local CA sales tax
and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The
vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are
the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction
close, you or an agent will have (3) days to inspect said vehicle.
I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings
or representations. Buyer has had the opportunity to view and inspect
the vehicle and ask any and all questions. Buyer will pay for any
and all transportation costs. We will assist you in arranging for
transportation, but you will be responsible for contact and payment
directly with shipper. Prices will vary so check around if this
is an issue. Shipping can take 7 to 14 + days due to scheduling.
All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE
IS with no warranties implied or expressed.
In what must have looked and sounded to motorists on the M6 like an invasion of The Swarm, a parade of 50 enthusiast gems leaving a charity event were caught shooting down the on-ramp and merging into traffic. There were plenty of Porsches joining the 959 and Ducktail above, Aston Martins going back to the badboy V8 of the last millennium, a Ferrari Testarossa, a TVR and numerous other Easter eggs. There were not, however, plenty of turn signals, with someone counting just five among the fifty engaging in proper use of the blinker. One reason put forth for that is the same reason we're posting this video, which is from last Summer, below: "because supercar." Enjoy.
It's been a couple of years since we last heard about Holger Schubert and his award-winning office/garage, but it looks like the city of Los Angeles, thankfully, did not force him to tear down the bridge that gives his Ferrari 512 BBi arguably the nicest parking spot in California. Petrolicious is back again with another well-done video, which finally introduces us to Schubert as well as his lust-worthy Ferrari. As for the structure, it is half garage and half work space with an office, couch, bookshelf and television, and one hell of a view. There is a ramp that raises to allow the Ferrari to roll backward out of the garage before starting up on the aforementioned bridge that sits 16-feet above the ground. The car itself is an equally admirable piece of art, with a wedge-like shape and its reserved dark gray hue. If you're not the jealous type, scroll down to meet Schubert and his incredible Ferrari.
The folks behind Generation Gap have lost their minds with this latest video. The goal here is to determine the ultimate family cruiser, but the choices are what you would least expect, with a heavily modded 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser going up against a 2012 Ferrari FF. You might anticipate an over-40-year-old Oldsmobile to pale in comparison to any modern Ferrari, but this wagon has a ton of secrets under its skin thanks to Lingenfelter. First, it packs a supercharged LS3 V8 with a claimed 650 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. That big upgrade in power is further helped with air suspension and massive Wilwood disc brakes. The result is nothing short of deafening, with blaring yelps whenever the driver even nudges the accelerator. The alternative sounds just as good, albeit in very different way. The Ferrari's 6.3-liter V12 pumps out 651 hp and 504 pound-feet with a part-time all-wheel drive system. While the FF lacks a lot of the hauling ability of the Olds, it makes up for the deficit in handling, luxury, and in many eyes, simply by having the famous prancing horse on the grille.