Hi from FL

So... I suppose this is my introduction.

When I was 6-7 yrs old, my uncle Terry took me to the movies - we saw "The Gumball Rally". I don't recall much about the movie, except a couple of details - the guys in the Mustang won the race, and I expressed great disappointed that the Ferrari driver did not; I was enamored with that car.

I still remember a quote, remarking on removal of the rear-view mirror: "Whatever is behind me, is of no concern."

Around age 10, I'd be sitting on the floor of his living room, reading Car & Driver, and Road & Track (he was a car enthusiast, and owned a Plum-colored 911)... the 308 became my dream, and at 46 years old - it still is.

About a year ago, finances were coming into place - and I knew I'd start shopping around now.

And then the market spiked. Suddenly, almost overnight, my dream of a 83-85 308 QV went from "I can almost write the check" to "my God, now I'll never have one".

In any case... I suppose this is my Hello, I'm Me post. And though I may never own one, I do still love looking at images of your cars, reading about your maintenance routines, and dreaming that one day I'll finally own one.

Best to all.

 

Welcome and don't give up!i bet you will own one if that's what you choose..

 

Hello, and welcome to F-Chat! Ownership is not important - enthusiasm is.

 

Welcome to F chat, you are a car guy .... we are car guys
When I bought my first one in 97' I was looking at 308s ..... cheap at the time.
I spent a bit more and got a 328, what I sold it for 3 years later is half of what they sell for now. Maybe a look at the 348,355, or even a 456 is in order
I currently have a 97' 355 spider and love it.
Just keep the enthusiasm and your eyes open, good luck.

 

Welcome!!!

I highly recommend getting one. I, similar to you loved these cars since I was a kid. I have owned one for a year and I can't get enough of driving or looking at her.

 

...17 Months Later...

Arrived home last night in a lovely 1985 QV Euro.

(A hat tip and thanks to previous owners/Fchat members who kept it so nicely maintained and updated.)