When I was younger, I really liked the whole 308/328 series - the 308 series more, actually. Personal thing. During a period in the 90's, I kind of poo-poo'd these cars because they were "so 80's" in nature. Funny how time changes perceptions. This really is such a classic design to a lot of folks and, being the nostalgic type that I am, I may start looking for a 308 to put in the garage (and drive the wheels off of). Heck, I just bought another Speak N Spell off of eBay, so I'm in 80's mode big time. How do you think history will look at these particular models, say 20 years down the road? For those of you with these models, what's the insurance like? I'll do a search here, but what are the biggest obstacles to using one of these as a serious 2nd car? Thanks, RMX
There are no obstacles to using a 308 as a second car. You could use it as an everyday driver if you wanted to, but it could get expensive with the services coming up soo fast. I think the car will look as good in 20 years as it does now. It's a timeless design. Insurance is cheap. For 5k miles a year and a 1k deductable I pay a little over 500 for the year.
I think it's the prettiest car ever made. Actually it's not even 80's it's really late 60's in design (1968 actually). The final form is about 1974. Still looks new to me.
Wy wife says the 308 looks futuristic, and hates to ride in it. Then again her favorite Ferrari is a 166 Inter.
These and the TR I believe are what a lot of "normal" people picture when they hear the word "Ferrari". The reason being the popularity of Magnum PI, Miami Vice and a host of other movies from the 80s featuring either of these models. I'm growing quite fond of the 308 design in my early middle age. I think it's a real looker. Don't these things go back into the 70's as prod vehicles....some made of fiberglass? RMX
The 308 is, as has been said, a timeless design classic, one of several that Enzo seemed to have a knack of producing. My wife is not keen because she says it just looks like an "old car" and is not old enough to be classic... but what does she know, she doesn't like the whale tail early Porsche Turbos either, which I think are another design classic. I am thinking of getting a 308 when I sell the Spider until I can save up for the 512TR.
to be specific the 308 came out in 1975. there are twenty something 1975 308 gtbs out there somewhere. 75 to early 77 cars are fiberglass. mine is one of the first runs of steel 77's. i have never seen a '75 GTB , but they are out there somewhere. the early cars have a different personality from the later carb cars. drive some and you will see.
Now is the time to get them. I just don't see them getting any cheaper. I'm looking for an unmolested early carbed car, just don't tell my wife...
classic lines for a classic car, do like the euro ones better because the front bunmper does't protrude out as far, helps clean up the whole front end of the car.
I kind of like the protuding US bumpers. Must be because I saw them first, as a kid. The short euro bumpers look kind of, I don't know, clipped off, like a dog with his tail snipped off!! Greg
I'm right there with you. My first car was a 77 B and my latest is an 81 Si. That B was gorgeous but the Si is just more fun topless. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Funny, when I think of an "80s" Ferrari, I always think TR. The 308 makes me think "70s". No doubt, the 308 will turn out to be one of the most loved of all Ferraris ever made. It is just a pretty car, like the 246 Dino. Birdman
308's will be iconic in the future. On the way up, IMO. I pay like $440/yr. for $35k stated value with Hagerty.
