If they're going to claim something like that, you'd think they'd have a lot more documentations to prove it.
I had to chuckle a bit at the reference provided by Mr. Massini since he told me personally that "I do not follow 308s and I cannot imagine that anybody collects data since the early 1970s for these models, never met such a guy or heard of."....but then tries to claim copyright on a list of 308 chassis numbers used in the show. I believe one of the members here also tells the story of a Hawaiin friend - and 308 owner - who was asked by Magnum P.I. producers if they could rent his 308 if needed. No wonder identifying the actual cars used in the show is so confusing. - Dave
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-ferrari-308-gts-31/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_3530296
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-ferrari-308-gts-quattrovalvole-49/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648441
Wow I didn’t realize that. Such a beautiful color on a 308. I would have a Grigio 84 B if I could of fit in it.
Yup, not a single non-red GTS QV sold above $100k until today https://bringatrailer.com/ferrari/308/?search=GTS+quattrovalvole&result=sold
That Grigio one that sold today was a real stunner. If I were ever to change the color of my red 328, it would be to Grigio.
I saw one in 1988. I was doing an essay for school on why the Testarossa was better than a ZR-1. I went to Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Portland, OR., and they let me sit in a grigio over black 328 they had on the showroom floor. I asked them why they were so eager to let a 13 year old sit in this car, and they smartly replied, "Because we want to make you a future customer."
I hope you’re right. It’s been strange seeing other 1980s icons see their value shoot up in the last decade, but the 308 not that much. Maybe that is starting to change?
They made way too many 308s through the years. (Someone might argue about that with the Dinos. ) most of them are not restored or kept in a good shape. Too many story cars out there with either high mileage or in a bad shape. That really hurts the value in a sense for the good ones. Speaking of Dinos, most of them are either restored or kept in a great shape. Plus Dinos have the look. So the current trading prices of the 308s don’t justify the expense of full restoration. So they currently stay in that limbo stage.
You could likely find a comparison to Porsche models. High production numbers, but that hasn't stopped the market pricing from new heights. The more unloved cars out there mean the restored and well kept models fetch an even higher number. Only time will tell for the 308/328, but I wouldn't count it out.
It’s all relative, yes. More 911 were produced in 1985 only (I picked that year because it’s my car’s MY) than the entire production of 308 (75-85).
As noted, at one time you could have substituted "246" for "308" in that sentence....actually, I suppose you still could, proving what a silly statement it is. 308 appreciation has been accelerating recently. This will continue as enthusiasts, especially those priced out of Dinos, turn their sights to the 308. I think it's fair to say that without the success of the 308 GTB/S we might not even be here chatting about Ferrari's...and if we think the volume of 308 GTB/S production is impeding its appreciation potential, that doesn't bode well for the future of the 360 and 430. - Dave
Me too. I'm jealous because my originally Argento Auteuil Metallizzato (similar to Grigio from pictures I've seen) car was repainted Rosso Chiaro by a PO. While I love non-Red Ferraris, the current paint is too good to warrant a respray at this time. Fortunately, my one saving grace is that 308s look damn good in red too. But who knows; maybe a nice wrap would do for the time being. - Dave
