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adrian low (Audionut)
Junior Member
Username: Audionut
Post Number: 95
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 9:44 pm: | |
Terry is your car 'glass body? |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
Junior Member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 65
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 9:35 pm: | |
Vernon,
Yes please. Contact me at [email protected] or cell: (703) 981-1633. Thank you! |
Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member
Username: Vwh3rd
Post Number: 158
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 9:27 pm: | |
Keith
Are you still interested in having me check out the car for you?
I never recieved your e-mail with the contact info please resend it if you are still interested. |
Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member
Username: 4re308
Post Number: 873
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 11:13 am: | |
Keith, I can vouch for Terry's GTB it is gorgeous and sounds lovely. Terry REALLY takes care of his cars. |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 38
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 10:05 am: | |
I really love the looks of a 308 GTB. Definitely one of Pininfarina's most beautiful designs.
I owned a lot of classic British - Lucas, Prince of Darkness, and I go way back. It's great therapy for masochists. I'm not sure I could do it again. My knees and back just aren't what they were. |
Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member
Username: Tspringer
Post Number: 541
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 8:51 am: | |
I actually bought this 308 with daily driver duties in mind. However the A/C didnt work. I planned on just upgrading the A/C and then driving it. As I began taking things apart to get to the AC lines for replacement.... I figured as long as Im here why not do the exhaust headers. Same philosophy... why not cam belts. So on and so on until the car was scattered all over the garage and a decent portion of the eastern seaboard.
If your going to drive a 308 as a daily car, when done this would be a great one. The question becomes how practical is a 308 really for daily driver duties. IMHO.... not terribly. If your like me and a bit car insane / masochistic then go for it! |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 35
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 7:55 am: | |
Terry, Sounds like a beautiful restoration and worth every cent you are asking. I may really like a carb'd car (more power, better sound), but I'm concerned about reliability - I'm one of those crazies that is taking Enzo at his word - I'm buying an F-car for my daily driver. Any thoughts? |
Terry Springer (Tspringer)
Member
Username: Tspringer
Post Number: 539
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 10:18 pm: | |
I have a very nice '77 308GTB that will be for sale in a few weeks. I am just finishing up a ton of work. Fresh cam belts and seals... cam covers and belt covers powder coated, header tank powder coated, water hoses replaced, fuel lines replaced, full A/C restoration including rotary compressor conversion and all new AC lines, headers ceramic coated inside and out, single distributor conversion with MSD, fully rebuilt and jetted carbs plus lots and lots of engine bay detailing. The car also has Italian Design racing shocks and springs with adjustable ride height and 6 way adjustable shocks. I have installed the 18mm GTS rear anti roll bar. 16" reproduction QV wheels with 245/45 rear and 225/50 front tires. All original parts including wheels/tires go with the car. Paint is excellent. Interior is excellent. Tubi. This car will be ready to drive. 46K miles. Full history with all books and records documenting proper maintenance since day one.
I want mid $30's for it. You can clearly buy one for low $20s.... and then start the process of throwing money at it or buy one that is already done and ready to drive. Probably similar end costs, but one you can drive now.
Anyhow, a carb GTB is much different from an injection GTS. It may not be the car for you, but if your interested give me a shout. |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 33
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 9:55 pm: | |
Yikes! My search has turned up some real toads so far (not that this is definitely the case, though it sure was with a Mondial (owner) I came across. Never thought it would be this hard to find a quality 308 or Mondial 3.2. |
Andy Falsetta (Tuttebenne)
Junior Member
Username: Tuttebenne
Post Number: 149
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 9:40 pm: | |
Good luck Keith on this one. Bordentown NJ is home to one of the biggest schlock auctions in the Northeast. I wouldn't be surprised by anything on a car from that area. |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 29
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 5:36 pm: | |
Wade, that's correct. It's Wally's car. Any feedback on it would be much appreciated.
Thanks! |
Wade Nunez(FortuneMotors) (308nut)
Junior Member
Username: 308nut
Post Number: 222
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 4:00 pm: | |
keith is this Wally's car, if so I have soem knowledge of it and I had someone go look at it already, I just placed a call to him to see what he thought. I will let you know when i hear from him.
Wade
www.fortunemotors.com
www.308qvregister.com |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 27
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 3:36 pm: | |
Vernon,
Thank you. I sent you an e-mail with all the contact info I have.
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Vernon Hill (Vwh3rd)
Junior Member
Username: Vwh3rd
Post Number: 156
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 1:37 pm: | |
Keith
I am only 25 minutes from Bordentown and would be happy to look at the car for you.
The only problem is I have zero knowledge about 308's. I will be happy to look at the overall condition of the car and see if there is any apparent problems .
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Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 22
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:18 pm: | |
Thanks anyway. Any thoughts about a sport exhaust on a Mondial? |
TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 3766
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:10 pm: | |
that way south of me , sorry |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 20
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:08 pm: | |
Tom,
I've been driving Mondial 3.2's and like them. My wife love's the two seaters with open tops (which explains why I've been through a C4 Vette, Boxster and M Roadster in the past six years). I prefer the clean lines of a coupe. I'm told the 2 valve injected 308's aren't much for speed but handle better in the twisties. I haven't driven one so I'll defer to the experts.
The car is in Bordentown, NJ.
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TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member
Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 3765
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:01 pm: | |
where is it, thought you wanted a mondial - if you have been testing out 3.2 you might be disappointed in the 308 is power |
Keith Maxwell (Keith_maxwell)
New member
Username: Keith_maxwell
Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 11:58 am: | |
Found an 81 308 GTSi on E-Bay - have spoken with the owner and car will need rebuilt rear brake caliper, pads/rotor. Car was repainted, no accident damage claimed. Car also needs AC serviced. Would like an informed opinion on what else may be wrong before I commit to PPI and spend more time on this car. |