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Ferrari 348GTB Styling Analysis/Rendering By Freeman Thomas

Discussion in '348/355' started by 4CamGT, Dec 10, 2024.

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  1. 4CamGT

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    #1 4CamGT, Dec 10, 2024
    I was going through my archives and found the “Styling Analysis” I did for Sports Car International back in 1989 when the Ferrari 348GTB was new. I don’t remember what issue. I still have the original artwork. I thought the 348 enthusiasts out there would appreciate it!

    Freeman


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  2. ChoonHound

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    #2 ChoonHound, Dec 10, 2024
    Neat. Disagree re: square lights and the black lowers, personally.

    Round lights without a completely restyled rear end (ex. 355) would have looked awful: see 512M
     
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    #3 Sarc, Dec 10, 2024
    (I completely agree with his assessment of the lower rockers. IYNYN)

    Wonderful work, Freeman and thank you for sharing!
     
  4. 4CamGT

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    #4 4CamGT, Dec 10, 2024
    I did this in 1989. Wayyy before 355! You have to put it in context with the period. I still think the 348 is a well done intriguing design that had lots of originality and great Pininfarina taste that still stands the test of time and on its own. I would be proud to own a great example!
     
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    #5 ChoonHound, Dec 10, 2024
    I know, I know… I was still in 8th grade. ;) I’m just saying with the benefit of hindsight we now know round tail lights wouldn’t have been an easy “fix”.
     
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    #6 308 GTB, Dec 10, 2024
    Thank-you, Freeman.

    Barry
     

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