Gilles Villeneuve's 308

Deep spoiler was an option in all markets, not just Europe, and shallow (like GV's car) was standard equipment. There are a few nuances across the years, like fiberglass vs steel, but that's the gist of it.

 

Gilles sideways. (he pulled in from the left of the screen) Image lifted from an Italian TV documentary.
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Here's an article with an account of the driving style of Gilles Villeneuve:

A Ferrari Day in the Spring ? 1979 | peterwindsor.com

I have read a similar article written by Jody Scheckter when he used to have a regular column at Car and Driver in the 80's. In Scheckter's account Gilles would smoke the tires of his 308 when he'd reverse into a parking slot in Fiorano.

 

went to the grave together.

 

This isn't a 308, but was driven by Gilles too...
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I believe it is an early 308 GTS s/n 21371.

 

correct.

First registered on october 30, 1978.

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