I can personally confirm Mario's admiration for the early 308s ...... This car: Wow! The mileage first of all, puts into a top classification. Then, as I ALWAYS say on buying Ferraris, look at the seller! One is assured that this car lacked nothing in attention. Then complete books (verifying the celebrity ownership) and tools. This is a top shelf offering. I'll not weigh in on the "value" of the previous owner, because to some folks that adds something to others, not so much. AJ Foyt had a 512BBi and it didn't help at all as the car sought buyers, years ago. Well, It DID help him auction it for $128K, when the market was $75K! But this car is really cool, for all the right reasons.
Well, he DID break the clock set stem off, at some point! Probably NOT Mario, but a later taller driver most likely! So, that's about the only thing I can see, looking thru the entire photo file! I may have an extra clock....
The car wasn't driven either, it sat for years after the Indianapolis auction. It was cool to hear about them picking it up at the factory though. I used to see it all the time. Texas A&M colors..silver and maroon
I remember Tim telling me a story years ago about a trip to Maranello that he and his wife made back in the 80's. If my memory serves me correctly, Mario was there as well and he introduced Tim to "Il Commendatore" himself! I saw pics of the meeting too. Pretty damn cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Oh, that was the other thing, that's a later steering wheel. Well, Kevin buy this piece of history, and keep it out of the salt air!!
If you look REAL close, the left door arm rest may have cracked, where you see that blemish in the edge. If some one man handles the door from sitting inside, that can happen. OTOH, it may just be a scuff in the vinyl...
That's not a later steering wheel. That's the Momo Cavallino. It's pretty rare but it's from the late 70's and was an option on these Ferraris. Very few have them and they're highly sought after. I have one in near pristine condition in my office. It's a very cool piece.
Thanks. I guess I meant it's not the "regular, everyday, pedestrian OEM early 308 steering wheel"! Like the high end radio, it's a sign that even in the 308s, you could get whatever you want. At the factory, or as dealer added options.
My guess is that it was because Tim didn't put that many miles on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It's probably nothing at all. I just mention as I had one out of six examples, do that. It's a quibble..forget it. Fixing the clock stem is no big deal, also...
Cheers. Good policy. The market will speak. Money talks, BS walks. No need to scrutinize someones ad when they have no intention of purchasing.
Someone please by this !!! I have 2 yellow ones already that are looking for their older family members
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I have seen this car. It's been a few years, but it was in Tim's workshop carefully covered (yes he uncovered it for me) when I saw it back then. I bought I think, two cars (one Porsche) over the years from Tim, and also sold him a car somewhere along the way. He's been in the business a long time, and has a great reputation as a guy who will find you the Porsche you want, generally low miles, at a premium price to match the premium condition. Matter of fact, I think Augustine was there with me when I saw this car. Can't vouch for the provenance, but have no reason to doubt Tim on it, and it sure would be easy enough to prove. I doubt the Algar Bill of Sale is a dummy, and I think another member here, who may chime in, installed the stereo at Goodman Radio in Bryn Mawr back in the day. D
Until the Villeneuve 308 GTS comes up for sale, which is probably never, this might be the king of the 308s in terms of provenance.
