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  1. 308 milano

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    #1 308 milano, Aug 28, 2016
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    listed on CarGurus.Com, 1978 GTS.

    Absolutely love this color! Actually spoke with my wife this morning about it, hoping it might pal around with the other two in the garage. Was informed my car buying credit limit has been put on indefinite hold by my significant other. So I started looking into creative finance measures. Did you know that giving blood every three months and pocketing $50 a session , would only take 275 years to pay off of $55,000 note? Probably is pointless as I don't think I'll be able to obtain a drivers license at that age. Anyway this is a beautiful 308!
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  2. 308 milano

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  3. 308 milano

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  4. miketuason

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    #4 miketuason, Aug 28, 2016
    I believe that's factory
     
  5. bertrand328

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    #5 bertrand328, Aug 28, 2016
    Marronne Metallico FER 800/C ???
     
  6. John M

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    #6 John M, Aug 28, 2016
    I too think its the factory color marrone (aka: brown)
     
  7. 308 milano

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    #7 308 milano, Aug 28, 2016
    Thanks Guys. I Seriously like this machine but the wife says one of the others would have to go.. Anyone need a Lotus Esprit S1? Wanted to be sure this was in fact the original color before getting too crazy.
     
  8. 76Steel

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    #8 76Steel, Aug 28, 2016
    Hi. This is a factory color as someone stated above.
    What is interesting about it is that it looks different depending
    how much light you get on the paint.

    I have a very early steel 1976 308GTB in that color
    and really like it.

    Good luck!
     
  9. jdamon

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    #9 jdamon, Aug 28, 2016
    I like that color too :). There was a 77' GTB at Ferrari of New England last year that went to CA, the gentleman posted pics here on fchat when it arrived.

    Good luck selling the lotus!
     
  10. mwr4440

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    #10 mwr4440, Aug 29, 2016
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    They had two versions of Marrone Met.

    That appears to be the lighter version and a darker one. Mine is darker. Hershey Chocolate Brown Met. There is another Euro in town just like it but carbed. What are the odds?

    And 'YES' get it in the sun and the paint 'goes wild.' It is beautiful. No other color does that.
     
  11. nerofer

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    #11 nerofer, Aug 29, 2016
    FER 800/C is a Glasurit reference, Bertrand; the use of Glasurit paints began in 1980. The car illustrated here is a carbed car, and a 1978; so its original paint is Glidden Salchi.
    The two paint manufacturers may have produced a color named "Marrone", but even if the name may be the same, you better compare the colors, just to be sure they are equivalent.

    Rgds
     
  12. 308 milano

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    #12 308 milano, Aug 29, 2016
    Thanks everyone for your input! Mark, yes, I was thinking last night that we had discussed your car about a year ago? I remember commenting on how much I like that color. :)

    Nerofer, as always, thank you for your expertise! Very much appreciated!
     
  13. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #13 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Aug 29, 2016
    My favorite 308 color for very sentimental reasons!
     
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    #14 Falcon, Aug 29, 2016
    Where is your wife planning on going?
     
  15. nerofer

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    #15 nerofer, Aug 29, 2016
    Kim,

    The "standard" Marrone for this period was Glidden Salchi "Marrone Dino 106-M-73".
    Unless the car has been a "special order", and a rare color specified on order, this should be the one.

    Rgds
     
  16. 308 milano

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    #16 308 milano, Aug 29, 2016
    This made me laugh out loud this morning! Thanks Dean!
     
  17. mwr4440

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    #17 mwr4440, Aug 29, 2016
    The official color of mine (1981 308 GTSi) from the Heritage Cert issued by Ferrari (before they took them off-line :( ) is:

    VERNICE 133M7 MARRONE DINO MET


    The paint sticker under the engine cover is the silver Glidden Salchi.
     
  18. GrayTA

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    #18 GrayTA, Aug 30, 2016
    Nice find!!!



    PDG
     
  19. 4re308

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    #19 4re308, Aug 30, 2016
    I LOVE this color on Ferraris! I've seen 308s, 328s, TRs, 400i in this color.
     
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    #20 Julia, Aug 30, 2016
    lol.
     
  21. JasonMiller

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    #21 JasonMiller, Aug 30, 2016
    Let me know if you part with the Lotus, :-/
     
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    #22 bertrand328, Aug 30, 2016
    You are lucky !

    To my knowledge, this is one of the rarest colors for a 328
     
  23. 308 milano

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    #23 308 milano, Aug 30, 2016
    The Lotus is a love hate relationship. Love the looks, hate all the design flaws. Drives me nuts. Haha! Positively will keep you updated!

    After a few days to ponder the 308, I've decided to pass on this one. Feel I'm a poor candidate for ownership of a Carbed Ferrari. Very beautiful car all the same.
     
  24. 76Steel

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    #24 76Steel, Aug 30, 2016
    Once the carbs are set well, they will stay that way for a long time.
    Don't let that discourage you. 308s look beautiful in that color and are
    rare. Best of luck no matter what you do.
     
  25. 308 milano

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    #25 308 milano, Aug 31, 2016
    Thanks Mike. I agree, that is a stunning car! My worry is that many of these older cars end up needing complete carb/linkage rebuilds and given my location, (Montana) this probably would end up getting trailered to Denver, Salt Lake or Seattle for repair due to my scheduling . My wife pointed out that the black 82 GTSi has been in my shop two years now and the plan was about an eight month turn around on a restoration. Reality is that it will probably be in there another two years with the Lotus following shortly after. Seems like another good thread topic, >> " How long and how much money did it take you to restore your 308?" Worthy of a Pirma ban for posting such material! :)
     
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