308 GTS #26355 1978 model / 16k Original Miles - Purchased

After over 10 years without a Ferrari, I purchased 1978 model 308 GTS #26355 (registered as 1979) and it is being delivered today.
The particulars:
- Original 16,369 miles, fully documented
- Original owner purchased from Hollywood Sports Cars in 1979 and then sold to 2nd owner in 1984
- I am third owner and will keep to the end. My final F car, my retirement present to me!
- Very original condition, plan to maintain originality and go for Preservation classification.
- 2nd owner took meticulous care of the this Ferrari. Rarely in the sun and never in the rain. Averaged only 81 miles a year during ownership. Would drive for servicing, smog checks, and around his business office.
- Photo next to 308 GT4 (his business partner) was taken in early 1985
- I will spend this winter making it all correct and check on systems.
- I have previously owned a 76, 79, and 83 308, so I have some knowledge about 308s.
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Congratulations! Beautiful car. Looks like she’s in good hands.


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Thanks!
How do you get the owner tag next to your avatar?

Regards,
Richard

 

I never noticed that before! Haha. I'm sure one of the moderators could add that for you.

 

Congrats! She is definitely a beauty!

 

Great looking car, enjoy!
I believe the owner tag requires being a member of the Owners section of the board. There are some verification requisites, but nothing overly burdensome.

 

Congratulations. Your car was 1 or 2 in front of mine on the 308 production line since mine is 26359.

 

Congrats!

 

Yep, #26357 should be a BB

 

Delivered and in my garage!!!!
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It has the optional 7.5" x 14 wheels.

 

Why are you sitting on boards?

 

I have a Bendpak midrise lift under the Ferrari.
Makes it easy to perform all service work.

 

You can see the hydraulic line in the front going underneath.

 

to get a floor jack under it...

 

congratulations on getting such a beautiful car! Mine was built exactly one year later; chassis # 30209. I've had it for almost 30 years, and still enjoy it every chance I get. Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Yeps.

 

I have a mid rise lift. It works out great for working on the 308.


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Sweet!

 

Congratulaions! A real beauty.

 

Thanks, looking forward to making it ready for preservation level.

 

I need to know exactly what machine screw was used to install the driver side California original mirrors. Color, plating, phillips, etc.
A photo would be helpful. I haved searched all the forums.
Thanks

 

I'm considering a Bendpak lift also. I'm surprised you can clear the lift with just one set of 2x boards.

 

When all the way down, you have a couple of inches clearance. Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

That’s good to know. Maybe even get by with some 1x lumber.