1985 308 GTS QV Euro Finest on the Planet

"Finest on the Planet". Nonsense, unless it has been judged and awarded 100 points by a renound Ferrari judge and has zero miles. In the pic witht the engine compartment the carpet is a bit askew and the air cleaner cover is missing - probably out getting it's stencil - as that is how the "Finest on the Planet" cars are prepped. It's just another refurbished 308 QV with some mods.

 

There's always one. You don't know of what you speak.

 

Wade is mine second? LOL I think so.

 

What's up with the airbox?

 

It is lovely indeed. What will be the price?

 

I don't think the air cleaner cover missing in the photo is that big a deal. Also the modifications look pretty reversible, if someone wanted a concours correct car.

I agree this isn't the "finest", so wouldn't have written the ad that way. It may be a very nice 308, but I can immediately think of a very original Euro red/crema/red piping '85 QV with low mileage sold by Autosport Designs a couple of years ago that would be higher on my list, and I'm keeping track only very casually.

 

The front passenger wheel seems to be missing the center cover that goes over the bolts too. I suspect replacements are not available.

Nice car - don't think you'll recoup the $100K you spent restoring it, but nice car nonetheless.

 

A beautiful car, good luck Wade!

 

Beautiful. Best of luck it's worth it, I know.

 

Is that the normal ride height or has it been raised? May be just the angle of the picture. Also, what size wheels and tires?

 

+1. Would be very helpful to know what your price is... That way we are not wasting your time, or our's. BTW beautiful work Wade!

 

If it is I would lower it for sure, not liking the height there.

 

The trunk carpeting should be fixed --- not hard to do --- and it looks crappy the way it is.
The "Quattrovalvole" tail badge is missing, the original wheels are gone, the original top is gone, the original steering wheel is gone.....???.

To me these are negatives on a "pristine 308".

Not trying to diss on the car, but most folks would define "finest" as including all the OE, too --- whether or not it is on the car is a matter of taste, of course, but it should at least come with any "top value" classic car, IMHO.

 

Tough crowd. But not unexpected or undeserved, FChat will tell all... If I were looking for a fully restored QV, I would call Wade for the details on this one. Especially since I haven't seen another one advertised!

Good luck with the sale, Wade.

 

Would definitely post the latest pics then. (<-- ask)

 

Asking price? Or is that top secret.

 

I think more Armorall on the tires would truly make it THE finest...

 

Wade, exceptional car. I would argue that it is the best 308 in the world if you want a like-new 308 with all the issues resolved. I have old-original cars that can't be driven as intended. This one could.

Mad respect to you and the owner for building such an incredible car.

Running gear...let us know what has been done. Suspension, brakes, engine..trans...OE, but freshened?