1979 308 GTS comin' to a new home

Well, I've been reading the forum for some time and need to report an outstanding find and purchase as a result. I'm driving to Bozeman, Montana from Portland, Oregon to pick up my 15,400 mile two owner 100 point concours 1979 308 GTS red/black car with complete books from original delivery, as new tool kit, jack and owners manual and all the records since new. Additionally the previous owners were best of friends so the car just kind of changed garages more than ownership. The information and resources available here were significant toward this transaction and I wanted to thank everyone that shared their experience on this forum. Excuse me if I'm beamimg with pride, but I am.
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Welcome and post pics when you get her!

 

Congrats! need pics!!!

 

I put a few on my original thread, thanks for asking.....

 

CONGRATS!!!! THATS A BEAUTIFUL CAR!!!!!!

What a great find. Have fun driving her to her new home.

James in Denver

 

I'm bringing her home in an enclosed trailer. Weather and road conditions suggest hauling her versus driving her.

 

Really sweet looking car, congrats!

Jeff

 

That car looks brand new!!!!

 

Thanks for the supportive comments. I'm really looking forward to the stewardship of owning one of these fine cars.

Herb

 

Sounds like you're selling it, lol.

100 points is impressive, though. I've never seen a 308 close to that.

 

Congrats - looks fantastic! I'm a fellow '79 owner, but of the GT4 variety. Welcome to the club!

 

Man for some reason I'm happy for you, The car looks real clean CONGRATS. Are you going to bring it to the Concorso Italiano this year? I think you should.

 

WOW! She's pretty. No doubt you'll enjoy that car.
Congrats!!!!!

 

Good Luck ! I also have a 79. Same color combination.

 

Congrats on getting such a great looking car. Continue to treat her well and you will have many years of driving enjoyment.

 

I don't know what you paid, and don't care. I just know it was worth it!

 

Those look like tri-color Pennsylvania plates on the car - yet its in Montana? Do Montana plates sport yellow/blue stripes, as well?

On another note, if the car is 100 points, does that affect your 'want' to drive it? Or will you be showing the car only? How do you feel about stone chips?

 

Thanks again for all the support. As a newby on this forum you really know how to welcome someone. I'll drive it occasionally on nice days, no reason to have it if I don't drive it. Maybe some club gatherings as I hope to find the local Ferrari Club. Please tell me more about Concorso Italiano. The plates are Pennsylvania as the Seller had the car shipped out to Montana where the air is clean and the speed limits are liberal.

 

shaweeeet!

Nice to see the the silver on the louvers. I've seen them painted black and also seen the tips painted silver.

beautiful!

 

Looks very nice!

Welcome and congrats!

 

Thats an awsome 308!! very nice man

 

You're probably tired of hearing/reading it by now, but.......WOW, real nice.Too nice to be real. If this guy/girl has another one, let me know, as i am looking!!

 

Congrats Herb, the beaming continues for years!

And if you feel a bit low sometime, just start the car and listen to the carbs, cures most everything!

Gerrit
http://dino308gt4.com

 

Well I've had my new car home for a couple weeks now and she's better than represented. After hauling a 24 foot enclosed trailer from Portland, Ore to Bozeman, Mt. and back it was good to get off the road. Based on everyone's advise I undertook some preventative (otherwise deemed necessary) maintenance. After extracting and "tuning up" the combination controls on the steering column, replacing the washer pump motor and snail type horn with the preferred trumpets, I have confidence in the electrical continuity, ( the sound of that horn was awful ). I found that removing the harness from the car enabled me to work in a more comfortable space versus slumped over in the drivers seat. It eliminated the potential for damage from chemicals and tools on the interior and I could sure see better. The Blaupunkt Bamberg radio is a bit over the top but it was original, it works and that's all I need..

 

Glad you (and the car) made it home safely and thanks for giving us Fchatters an update.

I looked back at those pictures, and MAN you have one helluva car.

Enjoy her well.

James in Denver