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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by classic308, Oct 2, 2004.

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  1. classic308

    classic308 F1 Veteran

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    #1 classic308, Oct 2, 2004
    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!
     
  2. snj5

    snj5 F1 World Champ

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    #2 snj5, Oct 2, 2004
    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
     
  3. GTE

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    #3 GTE, Oct 3, 2004
    Well,

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

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    #4 Mule, Oct 3, 2004
    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.
     
  5. classic308

    classic308 F1 Veteran

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    #5 classic308, Oct 3, 2004
    I have the Bluemel book but wasn't sure what else was out there until now....

    Thank you all!
     
  6. piloti

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    #6 piloti, Oct 3, 2004
    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
     
  7. Mule

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    #7 Mule, Oct 3, 2004
    Wyss book is published 1982, but revised 1988 to include the 328.
     
  8. WJHMH

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    #8 WJHMH, Oct 3, 2004
    The Complete Ferrari - Godfrey Eaton
     
  9. GTE

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    #9 GTE, Oct 4, 2004
    Yes, thats the one I have. From Dalton Watson Publishers. Lots of info, lots of pics.
     

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