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  1. classic308

    classic308 F1 Veteran

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    Any recommended reads for someone starting to look for a 308/328/Mondial? Looking for a buyer's guide type book...
    Are there any Bentley-type manuals as there are for the 911?

    In addition, I have the excellent 3 volume Porsche book set by Karl Ludvigsen.

    Is there any comparable work on Ferrari?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. snj5

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    Would recommend:
    Original Ferrari V-8 by Keith Bluemel
    The Brooklands Books compilations on period road tests

    No Bentley type manuals exist for the Ferrari that I know of, but copies of the original factory manuals (not that great) are available, and many internet sites detailing DIY upkeep are excellent.

    best
    rt
     
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  3. GTE

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    Well,

    The Complete Guide to the Ferrari 308/328/Mondial by Wallace A. Wyss should get you started.
     
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  4. Mule

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    Original Ferrari V-8, Keith Bluemel, 1997 as mentioned

    Also:

    Ferrari 308 – 328 – Mondial, Wallace A. Wyss, 1982
    Ferrari Dino 246 – 308 – 328, Alan Henry, 1998
    Ferrari 328-348-Mondial Ultimate Portfolio, Brookland Books
    Ferrari 308, 328, 348 Tests and Specifications, Unique Motor Books, on Ebay
    Road and track, On Ferrari, 1984-1988

    Most of these books are compilations of various road test. This website has a lot of good information also.
     
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  5. classic308

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    I have the Bluemel book but wasn't sure what else was out there until now....

    Thank you all!
     
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  6. piloti

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    I don't know the Porsche book - but there is the 3 volume "Ferrari - Opera Omnia - 1946-2000". This is the latest version, and amounts to about 1200pp. It is basically a Ferrari encyclopedia. It's not a book to sit and read but is a very good reference work, if you are looking for an overview of Ferrari since it started. Expensive (about £150) but comes up on Ebay from time to time.
    Nathan
     
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  7. Mule

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    Wyss book is published 1982, but revised 1988 to include the 328.
     
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    The Complete Ferrari - Godfrey Eaton
     
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  9. GTE

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    Yes, thats the one I have. From Dalton Watson Publishers. Lots of info, lots of pics.
     
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