1976 - 308 What's it worth?

As far as I am aware, all the glass cars have dry sump motors. I dont see a sump reservoir on this car, therefore its most likely steel. The steel cars are so smooth and well shaped, they fool a lot of people into thinking they are glass. And with a lot of lead, body filler and paint, it can be hard for a magnet to stick. My guess is its an early steel US car. Still a good car, but if its not really glass you should knock about $10K off your guestimates. I am not totally sure, but I believe all of the glass cars are euro spec cars and require DOT and EPA import paper work. This car needs another look over by someone who can tell a glass car from a steel one, and a US car from a euro.

 

I should get my eyes checked. I just noticed it has the correct "glass" rear valance (the license plate section is recessed on the steel cars) and looks to have the quick release rear deck lid hinges, also found only on the glass cars. So okay, where is the sump reservoir?

 

There is a tentative deal at 39.5k without service. They wanted more with service, but I prefer to do the service myself knowing exactly what is going on with the car.

I'm out of town until late Wed. I will be in on Thursday to look over the car again and look under it. From what I can tell its a glass car and according to a few sites i found the chassis # on indicate it is a glass car as well.

Once I get back into town and I can also review the paperwork and service history, I should be the owner of a 76 308. So most of everyone's early guesses at 39k were spot on! I couldn't get him to budge more.

It has been resprayed recently as well (within months) its an ok job and will work for now. I'll get a very detailed respray done in the future. I agree on the historic plates. In MN it's 20 years and there was a 85 TR with them on one of the local shows last year and i had to stop stare and think and was like man... that's just not right.

Is there any sure tell way to confirm its glass vs. metal beyond the magnet trick? I'm fairly confident its glass and hopefully the original paper work and documentation will clear up some questions.

I'll have more of an update later this week when i get back in. Thanks everyone for your feedback so far!

Joe

 

Only the Euro glass 308's had a dry sump. USA cars never had it.

-steve

 

An FChatter posted some pictures of a Glass 308 (same exterior color, different interior) in the Showroom section. Its pictured here:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23638&page=28

'bout half way down the page.

Sure looks the same as your new addition.

And congrats on the new car assuming everything goes like it should.

James in Denver

 

Well, I'm back from vacation and spotted this thread. Y'all know what an "expert (exspurt)" is Bubba? An "ex" is a has-been and a "spurt" is a drip under pressure.

The U.S. Versions or more properly, as Bubba mentioned, North American Version Fiberglass GTBs, according to Gerald Roush in the FML, were made in three groups in mid-1976: 20 in May (19397-19435), 40 in June (19505-19583), and a final batch of 40 in July (19725-19805). Each batch of cars had consecutive (odd) serial numbers.

That radio's gotta go!

Barry

 

The shift knob's got to go too. The car still has its thermonuclear muffler which should be stockpiled. It's time for an ANSA Sport.

I think it's a beautiful car, especially in that color.

 

As I posted earlier, two things are dead giveaways. The rear license plate panel is recessed in that area on the steel cars, yours has no recess. In addition the glass cars have quick disconnect latches on the rear deck lid. From the pics yours appears to have those latches. There should also be a seam line at the top of the windshield post, but many have been covered up through body work over the ensuing 30 years. But a strong magnet would stick to everything except the front trunk lid on a steel car, and wouldnt stick to anything on a glass car.

You were aware there is/was another glass 308 in town thats available? Red with tan, and a euro car (IIRC ) with P6 cams. PM me if interested, its in the same price range.

 

Thanks Dr. W........we missed ya!...

Back in the saddle, tanned, rested, and ready, eh?

They burned down part of the old Mustang Ranch as a fire fighter exercise, that's all you missed.....LOL!

 

This is a wet sump North American glass car........

Congrats on the deal, you have to pay the market $$$ on these, but I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Add another one to The Club, Dr.,.......

*high five*

 

Right, Joe, congratulations! You'll love the car.

 

Joe,

The car needs a Pininfarina badge. Remember to mount it on the right (passenger) side. That's where it is on fiberglass cars:
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Check with the Paint Shop....shake 'em down.........

Or Black Bart's Emporium has them, also...