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Mario Andretti's 1978 308 GTS!

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  1. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
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  2. Enzojr

    Enzojr F1 World Champ

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    Has anybody called for the price ?
    Thinking the name alone will double/triple the price ????
     
  3. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
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    Honestly guys, I have no idea of the price. Tim is a great guy though, so please don't hesitate to call him. He knows Mario personally so the provenance on this car is top shelf. His number is 610-692-7100.


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  4. bernardo66

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  5. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
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    Jeez guys, I am trying to help a friend. I'll see if I can get a price but I posted this thinking that the right buyer will want to know that this car is available regardless of that.


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  6. rob

    rob F1 Rookie

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    That is way cool Augustine glad you posted it!
     
  7. energy88

    energy88 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Just the mileage, tools, and documentation already kicks it up a notch!
     
  8. davebuchner

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    What a great car
     
  9. carguyjohn350

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    Agree. What a great story to tell. Of course this kind of story costs more..
     
  10. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
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    Yep. He's kicking himself a little bit though. He used to have Mario's '85 Countach as well.


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  11. JG333SP

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    Looks like they stuck Mario for $1000 for that blaupunkt. Only the finest sound systems for Mario. And how cool is the pic of the caddy and lotus next to it
     
  12. AJS328

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    Guys, my intention was not to start a argument here. I was merely helping out a friend. Tim is not a ***** dealer. He is an extremely knowledgeable and respected dealer that frankly doesn't have the time or desire to join an Internet forum (gee, I wonder why). He is not an internet savvy person and he just got a smart phone about a year ago. He didn't even text before that! He has been in this hobby for a very long time, knows all the real people, and is the real deal. Plus, he's a great guy and great guy to talk to. We're not talking about a sleaze here.

    As for the price, he's looking to get somewhere in the mid-200's for the car.


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  13. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ
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    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/ferraris/490360-new-rules-effective-12-june-2015-posting-comments-classifieds.html

    Multiple posts deleted. Take the personal opinions on price and listing practices elsewhere; you are no longer allowed to derail classified ads with such commentary.
     
  14. rob

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    Might be cool to start a thread about this car in the 308 section. I for one am curious about the radio I've never seen nor even heard of it. As for the price I guess I was right on the money I was thinking with the history, mileage etc. 250k.
     
  15. AJS328

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    I was hesitant to start a thread about the car there for fear that I would get the exact reaction that I got in this ad. I think that it is a truly special and obviously unique 308, and it obviously can't be duplicated. I have known the car for years and I hope it goes to a great home. It's basically a time warp to the early 80's because, other than some maintenance to make it roadworthy, it hasn't been altered in any way!


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  16. desmomini

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    Fantastic car, great of you to post the lead, Gus.

    Also glad to see the moderators are enforcing the new rules.

    Funny, the abusers would never buy this car anyway. Of course, that's the point!

    Beautiful car!
     
  17. JG333SP

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    Funny enough, that Blaupunkt really was the nuts back then. It looks ridiculous now but it fits right in with a yellow carb'd 308. Especially one that flipping Mario owned. Love the leather/interior on this one also. Great car
     
  18. sherpa23

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    That is really damn cool! GLWS, Gus!!
     
  19. AJS328

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    Thanks guys. I wish it was mine! I'm getting nothing out of this deal. Tim has been a very good friend to me and has helped me numerous times over the years. Getting the word out for him in this community is the least I can do.


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  20. F SPIDER

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    That was the Blaupunkt Berlin. I remember that it had variable volume. If you would drive faster, the volume would go up. Revolutionary at the time. The thieves also thought that. I hot mine stolen twice out of my car in Amsterdam in the late seventies.
     
  21. Todd308TR

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  22. ChicagoFerrari

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    Beautiful car. Interesting that he traded in a 75 308 to get this one.
     
  23. Voda

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    In regards to stipulation #2, the requirement of providing first-hand information should apply to the thread creator and anyone posting to the thread.
    Not requiring this allows for a non-subscribed individual to use a subscribed member to post for them. Kinda defeats the purpose. Equivalent to borrowing someone else's credentials that you did not earn, pay, or qualify for to meet your own personal agenda. Like borrowing a vendor's license to make personal purchases for yourself at wholesale cost to avoid paying retail.... you get the point.



    Agree it is cool. Posting in the 308 section seems more appropriate and likely not get the type of reaction you received here. You should have posted to 308 thread and then the seller could have posted to classifieds thread. That is more appropriate.
    That being said, don't be hesitant, no one here has anything against you. Thanks for bringing this car to everyone's attention.
     
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  24. rob

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    Tim Holt has a very good rep out in the car world I'm sure the fact that he owned and properly stored the car for 30 years will add to the value.
     
  25. scudF1

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    Great car with a great history. GLWS
     

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