FACTORY PHOTOS 25 YEARS AGO | FerrariChat

FACTORY PHOTOS 25 YEARS AGO

Discussion in '308/328' started by Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 8
  1. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #1 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Here's a bunch of pix I took between 1980 and 1985 at the factory in Maranello and at Carrozzeria Scaglietti in downtown Modena. Those were the years of the 208s and 308s, 512 BBs and Testarossas. In fact I even catched one of the camouflaged Testarossa prototypes entering the Fiorano test track and a 288 GTO prototype which - at first glance - looked like a standard 308 GTB. As can be seen in photo #6 the factory produced also tractor cabins, together with Ferraris at the same time.
    ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT MARCEL MASSINI
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Modulo_B, JuLiTrO and eyeman1234 like this.
  2. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
    10,117
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Marnix
    #2 GTE, Jan 13, 2006
    Pics like these are just pure gold! Thanks alot Marcel!

    The "308" with the lower ´naca´ airduct in front of the rear wheel, is that a 208 Turbo?
     
  3. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 F1 Rookie

    Oct 16, 2001
    4,995
    La mamma dei fessi
    Full Name:
    e sempre incinta
    #3 Jay GT4, Jan 13, 2006
    Things sure have changed in 25 years! Fantastic pics. I was there last September and no camaras allowed. Even saw the test mules but couldn't snap anything. Thanks for the pics. The GTO and silver BBi are amazing!
     
  4. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 F1 Rookie

    Oct 16, 2001
    4,995
    La mamma dei fessi
    Full Name:
    e sempre incinta
    #4 Jay GT4, Jan 13, 2006
    You mean the GTO?
     
  5. FerrariStuff.com

    FerrariStuff.com Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
    1,054
    www.************.com
    Full Name:
    Jack Habits
    #5 FerrariStuff.com, Jan 13, 2006
    Suberb!

    Marcel,

    is that what sparked your interest in 288 GTO's?
     
  6. matteo

    matteo F1 World Champ

    Aug 1, 2002
    13,748
    On a plane somewhere
    Full Name:
    Heir Butt
    #6 matteo, Jan 13, 2006
    W.O.W.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  7. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #7 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    Yes, a 208 GTS Turbo, specially built for the Italian market.
    Marcel Massini
     
  8. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #8 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    No, not really. It was the fact that it was the first so-called supercar and its limited production.
    Marcel Massini
     
  9. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
    10,117
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Marnix
    #9 GTE, Jan 13, 2006
    I suppose that 308 GTB, approaching Fiorano, is the test mule for the 288GTO-engine, no? It has the same bonnet louvres as the 288.
     
  10. ggjjr

    ggjjr Formula Junior

    Nov 11, 2003
    873
    Detroit
    Full Name:
    George
    #10 ggjjr, Jan 13, 2006
    Marcel,
    thank you. It is such a treat to see pictures that may contain the building of my car. It would be great to see these and others of the era in a book.

    George
     
  11. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary Owner

    Oct 23, 2002
    32,118
    Full Name:
    Jim Glickenhaus
    #11 Napolis, Jan 13, 2006
    THANKS!!!!
     
  12. sjmst

    sjmst F1 Veteran
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jul 31, 2003
    9,853
    Long Island, NY
    Full Name:
    Sam
    #12 sjmst, Jan 13, 2006
    Great pics! Amazing to see so many Mondials being built and in the lots when new. Thanks.
     
  13. J.P.Sarti

    J.P.Sarti Guest

    May 23, 2005
    2,426
    #13 J.P.Sarti, Jan 13, 2006
    Cool pics!
     
  14. ScuderiaRossa

    ScuderiaRossa Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Mar 22, 2001
    2,225
    #14 ScuderiaRossa, Jan 13, 2006
    Marcel, you just made my day! These pictures are incredible! Not only are they a glimpse into the marque's past, (something that can be appreciated by owners, fans, and even Ferrari historians), they also reinforce the timeless beauty of Pinin Farina's designs. They really should be in a book. Thanks!
     
  15. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #15 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    In those days (late 70s and early 80s) it was also a bit easier to visit the factory race departement. Here are some shots, taken during various visits. The last photo shows part of the factory assembly sheet for Villeneuve's GP Canada 1979 Formula One car with chassis #041.
    ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT MARCEL MASSINI
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Modulo_B and Ferrari 308 GTB like this.
  16. AJS328

    AJS328 F1 Veteran
    Owner

    Apr 23, 2003
    7,520
    New Jersey
    Full Name:
    Augustine Staino
    #16 AJS328, Jan 13, 2006
    Awesome pics! Do you have any from '86 - '89?
     
  17. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #17 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    Yes, this is a 288 GTO prototype. I chased it thru the streets of Maranello.
    Marcel Massini
     
  18. alberto

    alberto Formula 3

    Aug 25, 2001
    2,400
    San Diego
    Full Name:
    Alberto
    #18 alberto, Jan 13, 2006
    Outstanding, just great. Thank you for posting.

    Alberto
     
  19. 308ROB

    308ROB Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Aug 14, 2004
    882
    Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #19 308ROB, Jan 13, 2006
    WOW !!!! this is really awesome and incredible, thank you very much.Rob
     
  20. Christian.Fr

    Christian.Fr Two Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 9, 2005
    20,682
    Full Name:
    Christian.Fr
    #20 Christian.Fr, Jan 13, 2006
    so gooood. in this forum it s Christmas each day!!!
     
  21. Wolfgang

    Wolfgang F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Mar 8, 2003
    16,743
    Heidelberg, Germany
    Full Name:
    Wolfgang
    #21 Wolfgang, Jan 13, 2006
    Thanks a lot Marcel!
    Your pics are awesome great!!!
    You made my day.
     
  22. amenasce

    amenasce Three Time F1 World Champ
    Silver Subscribed

    Oct 17, 2001
    33,080
    Full Name:
    Joe Mansion
    #22 amenasce, Jan 13, 2006
    Just amazing !
     
  23. Marcel Massini

    Marcel Massini Two Time F1 World Champ
    Honorary

    Mar 2, 2005
    22,918
    #23 Marcel Massini, Jan 13, 2006
    There were ROWS and ROWS of brand new red Testarossas at the factory in 1984 and 1985. The cars couldn't be delivered to dealers because they were waiting for missing parts. The typical Italian problem.
    Marcel Massini
     
  24. Vintage V12

    Vintage V12 Formula 3

    Aug 11, 2004
    1,444
    #24 Vintage V12, Jan 13, 2006
    Thank you very much for showing us the photos!
     
  25. GTE

    GTE F1 World Champ

    Jun 24, 2004
    10,117
    The Netherlands
    Full Name:
    Marnix
    #25 GTE, Jan 13, 2006
    That must have been a sight to behold! What were you driving at the time? :D

    Fascinating to see that names as ´Gilles Villeneuve´ and ´Rene Arnoux´ are just all in a days work for some. I´ve always felt that the 126C3 looks really awkward, were as the 126C2 is one of the best looking F1 cars ever.

    Thanks again for posting from your personal files.
     
Page 1 of 8

Share This Page