sold my modern ferrari - considering a 330 GT. Any advice?

VIZSLA · Nov 13, 2010

Bullfighter said: ↑

True, modern cars have spoiled us in many ways, deprived us in many others.

But people used to drive 356s every day, race them in deserts and mountins, etc., so the cars were tough. The more interesting change is probably what has happened to us.
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Seems that for everything you gain something is lost. Corollary to the law of preservation of matter and energy?

Bullfighter · Nov 13, 2010

swift53 said: ↑

Matt, Deviating from the Ferrari option and your original question, and as much as I love 356s, 911's of the early persuasions, are really nice too, and unless you tread into RS territory, will not break the bank. I recently drove a 1972 "S" for about 600 miles and it was an absolutely delightful car to drive. It made the best noise (2nd best...) and it certainly could keep up with 430's on country roads at not more than 60mph. Drawback, as in any of these cars, is to find a nice, very original example that has not suffered any "improvements". Plus, you can do all your maintenance. There are incredible books with all the possible information and parts galore, just like stuff for my Dino
Lots of bang for between $35K for a "T" up to $65K for a very nice "S" that you can use for 100% of your daily driving. Contrary to what people say, S's are not death in city driving, clearly not for NYC, just keep in 1st or 2nd above 4K rpm, as they are nowhere on the cam below that, and the aural pleasure is fantastic. It has some quirks, as any 70's car, and it tops my list after Dino.
Give one a try, you will love it.
Regards, Alberto
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As you say, they are a rush to drive. Much as the Ferrari 330 is a special car, you really feel the motorsports DNA in the pre-'74 Porsches. They're light, loud and fast. It's not hard to rebuild a 2.4 litre T or E up to S spec while keeping it cosmetically original.

The drawback to the 911 over the 356 is that you get a little more plastic in the interior, so some of the elegance of the '50s/'60s cars is lost. But you get a lot of performance and improved safety (shoulder belts, collapsible steering columns, etc.) in return.

Matt Andrews · Nov 20, 2010

wow. this thread got out of control. I've been travelling. I'll read through and find the posts that address my questions. Glad the rest of you entertained yourselves while I was gone.

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