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Giorgetto Giugiaro 308 GTB quote

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  1. elfinmono

    elfinmono Rookie

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    There are many references to the great Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro describing the Ferrari 308 GTB as "the most perfect car I’ve ever seen". All I can see are articles re-quoting earlier articles. But where and when did he originally say it? I would be interested to know ...

    Cheers, James
     
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  2. nerofer

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    I seem to recall that it was during an interview, a few months after the car was on the market; my memory is suggesting 1977. I should have the reference somewhere...

    Rgds
     
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  3. Michael Call

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    Giugiaro was quoted in Autocar back in 1989 saying: "It's the very best example of a two-seater coupe that's both classy and aggressive". He is also quoted in the same article saying: "it's so close to perfect and has lasted so long it's now the shape of Ferrari itself, a design that could imprison creativity for years ahead"
     
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    A truly deserving compliment
     
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    +1

    ciao
     
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    I don't think Giugiaro was referring to US spec bumpers & sidelights !!
     
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    how do you know , you talk to him ?
     
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    To be fair, the 328 era US spec bumpers do a much better job of hiding their Federally required bulk than the 308 era bumpers did!
     
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    Agree

    ciao
     
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    Just stunning car.

    I had the good fortune to meet his son while filming one of his designs, great guy.
     
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    A craft bit of editing there, swapping the 328 era car for the 308 era car! ;)

    (Gorgeous cars BTW! :) )
     
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    ...and one could add:

    "remain iconic for years ahead!"
     
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    To me the 308 gtb q.v. is the most beautiful perfect design ever penned.
     
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    Fioravanti's masterpiece!
     
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