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Finally… Euro Verde Germoglio 308GT4 imported

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  1. desmomini

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    #1 desmomini, Nov 21, 2022
    Well, after 8 months of exploration, effort, negotiation, bureaucracy, and waiting (and waiting, and waiting…) today was the day I finally took delivery of this remarkable 1974 Verde Germoglio Dino 308 GT4, after its long ocean journey from Bremerhaven, Germany to Charleston, South Carolina.

    The story is long, and I was tempted to blog it here as it unfolded, but superstition led me to keep mum until the car was fully imported, titled, and delivered in one piece…and today marked that day.

    There’s a lot to tell, but for now, I must give special thanks to some very special FChatters:

    1.) Matthias Bartz, who spoke of the existence of this rare specimen over dinner in Düsseldorf in March, a mention that ignited the search.

    2.) Glenn Butler, my friend and traveling companion to Techno Classica Essen, who introduced me to Matthias, and subsequently helped at every single stage of this drawn out process, from discovery to negotiation to delivery.

    3.) Sean, Mike and Peter at Automotive International here in Charlotte, who are providing a night’s restful “recharge” after a long journey, to be followed by a thorough post-purchase inspection.

    More pics and posts to follow!




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  2. s219

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    #2 s219, Nov 21, 2022
    Wow, that looks beautiful -- is it as pristine as it looks in the photos?
     
  3. GrigioGuy

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    #3 GrigioGuy, Nov 21, 2022
    Oh wow. That's a unicorn for sure.
     
  4. ToddFC

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    #4 ToddFC, Nov 21, 2022
    Beautiful, love the color. Stunning

    So.. as the former owner of my car.... Surely we can arrange a joint viewing!
     
  5. Portofino

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    #5 Portofino, Nov 22, 2022
    Fantastic story well worth any agro procuring it .Congratulations.
     
  6. smg2

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    #6 smg2, Nov 22, 2022
    Call me crazy but I think the Bertone design of the GT4 is better suited to these unique and stunning colors then Ferrari red. Prugna is another color that really pops on it.

    Beautiful unicorn you found.
     
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  7. kiwiokie

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    #7 kiwiokie, Nov 22, 2022
    What an amazing find. Congratulations!


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  8. tomberlin

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    #8 tomberlin, Nov 22, 2022
    Nice car, great color.
     
  9. ryalex

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    #9 ryalex, Nov 22, 2022
    Fun! Do you still have the 328 too?
     
  10. Lorzen

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    #10 Lorzen, Nov 22, 2022
  11. Brian Harper

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    #11 Brian Harper, Nov 23, 2022
    Different wheels and mirrors, but those things do just bolt on. And how many of these are there in Germany anyway?
     
  12. dyerhaus

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    #12 dyerhaus, Nov 23, 2022
    That is a beauty!
     
  13. morcal

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    #13 morcal, Nov 24, 2022
    @Abi2612 might have the answer
     
  14. lagunacc

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    #14 lagunacc, Nov 24, 2022
  15. desmomini

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    #15 desmomini, Nov 25, 2022
    This is S/N 08196, from May 1974.

    71st car off the line.
     
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    #16 500tr, Nov 25, 2022
  17. Abi2612

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    #17 Abi2612, Nov 28, 2022
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  18. Abi2612

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    #18 Abi2612, Nov 28, 2022
    There‘s only one 308 GT4 originally supplied in Verde Germoglio in German ownership at this moment, to the best of my knowledge.

    The previous owner’s decision to repaint your example from blue was actually inspired by that one.
     
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    #19 tx246, Nov 28, 2022
    WOW!!!! Really Awesome!!
     
  20. desmomini

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    #20 desmomini, Nov 29, 2022
    Good to hear from you, Andreas. Please check your DM.
     
  21. 500tr

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    #21 500tr, Dec 1, 2022
    The original Azzurro Metallizzato 106-A-32 is a great color for that car. Unfortunately the former owner did not bring the car back to its original specs.. But maybe you will do it sometimes in the future.
     
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    #22 dinogt4guy, Dec 1, 2022
  23. jimangle

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    #23 jimangle, Dec 1, 2022
    Congrats! Please give us your driving impressions when you get a chance!

    Jim
     

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