308 GTB Vetroresina

I also have Hagerty, and last year I raised my coverage to $65. Had no problem at all. You may want to give them another call.

 

That was a special day, Gus. The car was given the Best Unrestored Ferrari In Show Award that day...9-18-05

These were taken earlier today at Watkins Glen...
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Anytime, Greg. The F355 Challenge is doing just that.


What handshake?

 

No, Bubba. It's got those extra louvers in the rear deck.

Here's the one you're thinking of...
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S/N 19399 enjoyed being on the track too...
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The new owner and I were both pleased with the sale. He got a good one.

I'll let you all know when I'll be up there next.

Barry

 

That was the day my #68235 scored Platinum. It was my first time having a car judged and I couldn't believe it. Great day.

 

This car has been for sale for some time in Sydney, Australia:

Classic Throttle Shop - 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Fibreglas Dry sump

1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Fibreglas Dry sump
Rosso Corsa, 76,647 kms VIN-No. 20857

A$ 109,995

"A notable aspect of the early 308 GTB was that, although still built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, the 308s bodywork was entirely made of glass-reinforced plastic or GRP, allowing a very light weight of 1,050 kg 2,315 lb. The engine borrowed its dry-sump lubrication from Ferrari’s racing experience. This lasted until June 1977, when the 308 was switched to steel, resulting in an, alleged, 150 kg 331 lb additional weight. The 308 models are the most common historical Ferrari models, with over 12,000 produced. However, only 712 of the first Fiberglass dry-sump version were made, which are now the most sought-after by collectors.
This superb example has a great history having travelled Europe with its original owner until finally finding its way home. Delivered new in London as an Australian designated car to an ex pat working in the UK the service book is filled with stamps from all across Europe. The original owner worked throughout Europe for many years and his pride and joy 308 GTB travelled everywhere with him. It is in excellent condition and has been fastidiously maintained. It is accompanied by the original books along with photos of its arrival back to Australia. The drive is sensational as it should be and the sound even more exhilarating. Showing very little sign of its 37 years this is still a fantastic looking car and would put most modern cars to shame. The 308 is probably the most recognisable Ferrari ever made and the GTB is certainly the pick of the bunch.
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Yes it is.
There are a lot more photo's on the dealer's website, the car has also been discussed in the Australian section.

M

 

Looks like a well used but legit car in Italy.

http://www.autoscout24.eu/Details.aspx?id=231671887&cd=635027144660000000&asrc=st

Cheers,

Keith

 

Price of a restoration candidate plus the cost of a high quality restoration only makes sense if you want to hold onto the car for a long time. So...

1) Better to buy a car someone has already restored.
2) If you buy one to restore, do so because you like the car, not because you think it is a "good investment".

My $0.02.

 

Mr Ferrari 308 Vetro, your ability and endless diligence to keep this thread going and going and going is astonishing

 

Not at all. It's fun to read

 

Harry Metcalf at Octane Magazine just bought a white on blue fiberglass car with 35,000 miles all original for around £ 75,000. He unveiled the purchase in this month's magazine.

He loves the car and will have more to comment on at each monthly update.

Robb

 

Hi 308 Vetro, personally love this thread, keep up the good work!

 

Hello to all fiberglass fans!

There is one question that often comes back on forums and doesn't seem to be answered properly: why Ferrari chose to stop fiberglass and go to steel bodies.

I don't have the final answer, but what I heard from someone in Japan is quite interesting, and I don't think I have read it anywhere else.

It seems that some time after deliveries started, Ferrari received a claim from an English dealer, stating there was a problem with the engine hood, that was not fitting properly the body of the car. The same claim then came from an American dealer, and that would be what triggered the decision to change to steel bodies. Obviously, this change was also motivated by cost savings perspectives, since fiber body was quite expensive to produce, and good sales would help amortize tooling costs. By the way, re-localization of back lamps, from bumper to winker tail lights, was also done to save some money.

I believe those comments may be quite accurate, since they come directly from Mr Fioraventi, who told them to that Japanese man I know when he had lunch with him. Actually, Mr Fioraventi was selling his 308 Fiberglass (Silver with red interior), and the Japanese man went to Maranello to see the car. Eventually, he passed on the deal and didn't buy the car, but I believe he felt very lucky to get a chance to know such an important person!

Hope this can be of some interest for some of you!