First Time Owner 328 GTB

I never really appreciated the beauty of the GTB as much as after seeing the pics of your car. I have been considering a 328GTS but the GTB is definitely prettier.

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

 

I haven't sat in a 328....is there enough headroom for someone who's, say... 6'1" tall?

 

Congratulations amigo, your car is absolutely spectacular!

 

Me too! 5'6" and a perfect fit in a 328. Just need the money to buy one with!

 

Congrats!

LOVE the sleeping bag picture...classic.

 

Furman,
I think I can speak for the local "club" that we're glad to have you and your new baby join is here in the high country. Hard to believe the club has grown from one (me) to four in just five years!

Congrats,
Dave

 

ROTFLMAO! on the teddy bear and sleeping bag.....

Welcome aboard, very nice example!

*secret 308GTB handshake, also used for later models*

 

Dave, you forgot to mention that 3 out of the 4 are virtual clones of your car (with the exception of Furman's wheels, suspension, armpulls, oil sump pick up, etc., and Ric's red carpets). Gosh, it's like these things are getting way, way too common. You might have to mod your exhaust or suspension or something just to stand out (hee hee).

Are we going to have to change the name of the club now? Maybe we can discuss at the next club meeting...

Congrats Furman!

 

Good to see a nice shaped Ferrari like this new 328 GTB on FChat
The best pic is the 5th with the sleeping bag + teddy bear combination
Congrats!

 

I looked at this one before. It is a
beautiful 328. I spoke to the previous
owner in Florida.

Here is some more info :

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113605

Congrats on your car . . .

 

I test drove this former Florida car and it was my first ride in an Fcar. The owner wanted like $57k at the time and I felt it was to much. Its a great car in fantastic condition! Since then it seems to have had 2-3 new owners and no one seems to drive or love this car. It still has the same 16-17k miles. It seems you will give it a true home. This car needs a loving owner as opposed to the horde of car flippers that have had it over the last 3-4 years.

Its weird but I feel a connection to this car. My wife and I saw it and for the first time ever and I started to believe that I would some day buy a Ferrari. It was the perfect starter Ferrari. A 328 GTB is special and extremely reliable. In the end I bought a glass 308 GTB that fell out of the sky. I love my GTB and I hope it will be cherished by my son when I am no longer on this planet!

 

If you are lean and flexible you can fit all the way up to 6'3" or 6'4". For every 10 or 20 pounds of extra flesh, you'll lose an inch or so of leeway. I'm 6'1" and fit but lean; I fit in my car (less room in the GTS with the top on) with room to spare (I don't even put the seat all the way back). My dad is 6'2" and had ballooned a bit when he rode in the car. Due to his stiff knees, he could barely shoe horn himself in the car, and when I offered the wheel he demurred because he was certain he would be to big to fit the controls and driver's seat. My father in law is only about 5'8", but he's quite amply waisted, and he was also near the limit of comfort.

 

Congratulations!

GTBs are special cars. After a long winter we had here in NoVA, I finally got to take my car out this past weekend. The car simpy feels better and better the more I drive it!

Enjoy the drive!

AP

 

Congratulations, Furman! Phenomenal car!

 

Beautiful 328 Congratulations! I see you sleep with your car too. Who cares what people think.

 

Congratulations on the purchase!! I saw this car at MCI many times. Looked real nice. Was wondering when someone would snatch it up.

Enjoy.

Steve

 

I missed that first time I looked at this thread. Brilliant

 

Congratulations! Love the picture of the sleeping bag!

 

Thanks for laying out the "profiles" of those who fit, and those who may not fit!

 

Never drive a Ferrari when you're waisted.

 

Congratulations too! My first Ferrari was a 87 328 GTS. Man I loved that car. It was the perfect first Fcar to buy. While I only had it for 2 years, I drove the hell out of it. I now have a 98 355 F1 spider, but every time I see a 328, I wish I still kept it.

Now go out there and drive, drive drive!

Theo

 

Congrats!! Fantastic looking car mate!
Wish you the best. Hope you are still enjoying that fine machine you have there.

 

It's amazing how often I see/hear this story. I immediately regretted selling my first 328 which is why I have had a 2nd one for 5+ years now and expect to keep it until death do us part. Although 328's have been thought of as "starter" Ferraris, more and more it seems people buy them and keep them because they are great cars in their own right. I'm amazed how many 328 owners also have other, more expensive Ferraris or other cars. I have a 430 myself.

Dave