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  1. 308 GTB QV

    308 GTB QV Karting

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    #1 308 GTB QV, Nov 13, 2018
    I have noticed that several 308s have the area below the doors painted in the same color as the car. Was this optional or is this a sign of repaint? My QV has black color below the doors from front wheel to rear wheel.

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  2. nerofer

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    #2 nerofer, Nov 13, 2018
    The change of color scheme on the rocker panels (= the lower sheet metal under the doors and between the wheels) is a change of color scheme made by the factory, at about car #45000 (Sorry, I do not have a more precise number in mind anymore).
    Before that car, and December 1983, all cars had the rocker panel with the upper part above the crease body color, and the lower part under the crease black.
    After the said car and after December 1983, all cars had the whole rocker panel black.

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  3. Albert-LP

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    #3 Albert-LP, Nov 13, 2018
    above: 46823 (June 1983)

    below: 48913 (December 1983)

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  4. Albert-LP

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    #4 Albert-LP, Nov 13, 2018
  5. tatcat

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    #5 tatcat, Nov 13, 2018
    Mine's black on one side and body color on the other
     
  6. kcabpilot

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    #6 kcabpilot, Nov 13, 2018
    Mine is July and has body color.
     
  7. Rosey

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    #7 Rosey, Nov 14, 2018
    That doesn't sound right !!??!!
     
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  8. Albert-LP

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    #8 Albert-LP, Nov 14, 2018
    around VIN 48000
     
  9. 308 GTB QV

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    #9 308 GTB QV, Nov 14, 2018
    Thanks for clarification! [emoji3526] This has been a mystery for me for a while. Interesting that the change is not introduced with a new "model" like with QV, but suddenly during production. One can think its of a reason more than cosmetic, maybe due to damages from small stones. Maybe it came together with the black window frame on 83 QV GTS...

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  10. 308 GTB QV

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    #10 308 GTB QV, Nov 14, 2018
    ... no wait, thats just the opoosite, black window frame on Qv was removed in after 83 [emoji846] Just having my morning coffee so my brsin is not working yet... [emoji477]

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  11. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #11 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Nov 14, 2018
    beat me to it
     
  12. theunissenguido

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    #12 theunissenguido, Nov 14, 2018
    This one whas made on a monday !
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  13. SaratogaCA

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    #13 SaratogaCA, Nov 14, 2018
    48211. October 1983. All black.
     

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  14. markc

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    #14 markc, Nov 15, 2018
    What are those “cut outs” in front of the back wheels?
     
  15. JohnnyS

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    #15 JohnnyS, Nov 15, 2018
    The passenger side is the air intake for the engine and the driver's side is an air intake that directs air through the oil cooler.
     
  16. markc

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    #16 markc, Nov 15, 2018
    The lower cut outs?? Never saw them before this thread. Had my 308 since 2003 and attended many FCA events. You learn something from this forum every day!
     
  17. dinonz308

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    #17 dinonz308, Nov 16, 2018
    That's a 208 Turbo - a 2 litre turbo version of the 308 sold primarily in Italy (but also NZ I believe) to get under a certain engine size for tax reasons.
     
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  18. Martin308GTB

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    #18 Martin308GTB, Nov 16, 2018
    They are called 'NACA-ducts'. A specific 2ltr. Turbo feature.

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  19. markc

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    #19 markc, Nov 16, 2018
    I should have thought of that! I am sure JohnnyS didn’t understand which cut outs I was talking about. I like the look. Thank you, and have a happy Thanksgiving if you’re in the US!
     
  20. 308 GTB QV

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    #20 308 GTB QV, Nov 16, 2018
    I wonder if there are more of these in-the - middle - of-production - changes like the sudden color change on the lower part...

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  21. Martin308GTB

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    #21 Martin308GTB, Nov 16, 2018
    There are a lot of such changes. You can browse the highly informative and detailed site of our french historians:

    308-328.com

    Best from Germany
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  22. 308 GTB QV

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    #22 308 GTB QV, Nov 16, 2018
    Nice, thanks! [emoji3526]

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  23. Albert-LP

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    #23 Albert-LP, Nov 17, 2018
    NACA air intake to cool down the turbochager oil temperature (left) and engine bay (right).
    208 turbo. 1982 model: the first turbocharged Ferrari GT ever.

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