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Discussion in '308/328' started by xxsprunkxx, Nov 24, 2011.

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  1. xxsprunkxx

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    #1 xxsprunkxx, Nov 24, 2011
    Like many teenager's, I'm easily impressed by the latest high-tech gear. Don't get me Wrong, i LOVE the 458.

    I think the 458/360 define the sleek sexy, yet elegant curves of Ferrari.
    However I also LOVE the 308! Haha.
     
  2. HH11

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    #2 HH11, Nov 24, 2011
    Good for you. There is much more to a car than top speed and acceleration. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
     
  3. rob

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    #3 rob, Nov 25, 2011
    Your post proves there is hope for the future of America!
     
  4. michael platzer

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    #4 michael platzer, Nov 25, 2011
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  5. stevel48

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  6. vaccarella

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    #6 vaccarella, Nov 25, 2011
    Good call! It's up there with the best Ferrari designs of all time.

    And a true driver's car. It doesn't have just design purity, it's also amongst the last of the pure mechanical cars before all sorts of electronics and driver's aids got in the way. :D
     
  7. toggie

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    #7 toggie, Nov 25, 2011
    I like the 308's design a lot. And its close cousin, the 328.

    One of these days I'm gonna buy a 328 GTS like I use to own more than 10 years ago.
     
  8. Darolls

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    #8 Darolls, Nov 26, 2011
    The 308 is as Iconic as the early Jag 3.8 E-Types. Design that never gets old!
     
  9. tempest411

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    #9 tempest411, Nov 26, 2011
    This is one of the few cars that can be looked at from any angle and still appear as distinctive, attractive, and timeless as well. That's a hard trick to pull off.

    It's funny how you could park a 308 next to most any car made today, and it would be the 308 that looks like the fresh new design, not the other. Amazing...I want one!
     
  10. cavallo_nero

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  11. E_Man

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    #11 E_Man, Nov 28, 2011
    Could someone tell me what the exact model of the 8th car (first snow picture) is? 308xxx ?

    Thanks
     
  12. stevel48

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    #12 stevel48, Nov 29, 2011
    Looks to be a steel carbed euro GTB with US spec bumpers,16 in QV wheels and lowered.
     
  13. rkljr

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    #13 rkljr, Nov 29, 2011
    You are right about it being one of the last Ferraris without electronics assisting the driver. You have to drive it, you have to be the brains. For me, that is part of the experience and joy of the car.

    Nice black Euro, I gotta fix my bumpers!
     
  14. E_Man

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    #14 E_Man, Nov 29, 2011
    Thank You. Great looking car!
     
  15. pearsonhaus

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    #15 pearsonhaus, Dec 2, 2011
    Timeless beauty.....
     
  16. mwr4440

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    #16 mwr4440, Dec 2, 2011

    Location of pics; Red Rocks ???????
     
  17. anunakki

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    #17 anunakki, Dec 2, 2011
    308 is absolutely a timeless beauty. Purity of form. Graceful while still being aggressive.

    Unfortunately things i cant say about most recent exotics.
     
  18. venusone

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    #18 venusone, Dec 2, 2011
    The 308/328 will go down in history as being a classic Ferrari.
     
  19. 11506apollo

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    #19 11506apollo, Dec 2, 2011
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    EVO Magazine's latest issue contains a comparo of all V8 Ferraris, from the 308 to the Italia, and they call the 308..."The pretiest of them all".....enough said.
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  20. Senna1994

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    #20 Senna1994, Dec 2, 2011
    I have to say the 308, and in particular the GTB has to be one of the most beautiful shapes ever to grace a car.
     
  21. Jedi

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    #21 Jedi, Dec 2, 2011
    Indeed. Although, I'd add the 328 as well - so close and very much the same thing.
    In my opinion, the most beautiful Ferrari ever designed for production.

    But I'm a tad biased .... :)

    Jedi
     
  22. Senna1994

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    #22 Senna1994, Dec 2, 2011
    I agree 100%, I love my 328 as well, it looks more modern and its more powerful and more modern drive, but also the most beautiful production Ferrari!
     
  23. butcher

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    #23 butcher, Dec 3, 2011
    I agree 308 GTB is the best looking V8 car ever made, in my humble opinion.
     

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