WTB: '85 Euro 308 GTB QV

Looking to buy a 1985 Euro 308 QV GTB in the US. Prefer Black, Grey or Dark Blue. Must be in excellent condition. Performance mods ok, as long as it looks stock. PM me if interested.

Lew

 

sold mine for $30,000 a month or so ago if that helps. (1984)

 

I thought that I might have been too late for that one. I wish that I could have pulled the trigger earlier. Congrats on the sale.

Lew

 

Lew,
My car is US not Euro...and still not for sale. In fact, it's getting a major right now in my shop. PM me if you need any help finding one or need any service work or upgrades. I think you're only about an hour or two from me.

Spang

 

Bump. Still looking.

 

Uh...what about this one??

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=3083

 

oops...sorry...don't want red.

 

Pretty tall order you have. With only 748 GTB QV's built and a very small percentage of those making it to the US along with the colors you are seeking and Euro to boot....well you get it.

This one is a US Spec but appears well maintained. Good Luck

http://www.carsclassic.com/stock/1985%20FERRARI%20308%20GTB%20QUATTROVALVOLE.htm

 

There's a black one for sale somewhere that I saw... Hmnnn... Can't remember where I saw it.. :/

 

I would love to know! I'll also add silver to the group of acceptable colors.

Carl - thanks for the tip on the black one. I will check it out.

Lew

 

It might have been eBay where is saw the black '84...

 

That is probably this car: 058215 Black/Red………………………………....3/26/86 del date

Lew, that car looks VERY nice. Definitely worth looking into. Price isn't out of line and I love the red interior.

Spang

 

I concur, if it passes a compression test and is as clean underneath, probably a good one to consider.

The U.S. bumpers look less bad on the black cars, plus it can be resold/registered in California if/when you decide to sell.

 

Unfortunately, it has been sold.

Lew

 

Euro GTB's are hard to find. During the 6 or 8 months I was looking there were only about 3 or 4 available. One was carreaper's (wife said no to a blue Ferrari), another was an injected car but not a QV, the other was the one I bought.

They are not impossible to find, but be prepaired to wait quite a while. Since your requirements are so specific, you may need to pay more than you would like when one finally does become available. I would bet that a car meeting your requirements only comes up for sale once every year or two.

When I was looking I expanded my search to include 328 GTB's also. I still like the look of the euro 308's better, but at least with the 328's there are minimal visual differences between the US and Euro versions so there isn't much point in specifically seeking out a Euro car.

 

Good advice. I expect to pay a premium because of availability and desired condition.

Lew

 

Interesting, they listed the car less than a month ago at $45K. Selling that fast means they must have got very close to asking price! IMHO well bought.

 

I got this one, its USA though

http://www.tillackco.com/sales/1985%20Ferrari%20308%20GTSi/Slide/album/index.html

Craig

 

It is also a GTS, not GTB

 

Yes your are right, realized that after I had posted.

 

Maybe I should know this because I was born and raised in CA (but moved out in 93).
Why can't you register a euro in CA? Is there no way around the smog board now? How about if you move there with a euro car?

I wanted to buy a 360 cube engine in a Dodge truck in 1988 and CA didn't allow them to be sold there> I did some research, went to an Iowa dealer that had what I wanted and had him write me a note saying my trade in was "Not Economically Repairable" CA had no choice but to issue me a title/license.

 

Bump.

Still looking and wanted to keep the post fresh. I know it's a rare car, but there is bound to be one for sale sometime.

Lew

 

Here's one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-Ferrari-308-GTS-Nice-Local-Car-Red-Black-In-AZ_W0QQitemZ270517739873QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item3efc1d2161#ht_20518wt_958

I like it. The price is good if everything checks out.

 

He wants a GTB!

Spang