The Mondi is Sold! Now a 308?

Will it be your first carbed Ferrari? If so, it'll be a much different experience over the Mondi, IMO, but not towards the negative. Just "different." Same Ferrari quirks, different Ferrari locations. Owning a mid-engined, carbureted Ferrari is something that one should look forward to -- not fear.

I know the GTBs get their respect for their prowess as track cars, but (at least living where I live) the GTS offers something that I would value highly over structural rigidity - an open top! Gotta have that sun and wind in your hair...

Anyway, congrats on the sale, and best of luck with the search!

Regards,
Aaron

 

i have a 78 gtb. i would suggest you look more closely at uncatted carb cars or the qv cars. 1978-1982 cars are incredibly slow and for me, at least, that takes some of the pleasure of driving away. i think carb vs. FI is less of a big deal in your case. but for frequent use i would go with an injected car. just easier to deal with. all in all, 308s are very sexy cars that can make great tracks cars, daily drivers or show cars. very versatile!

john

 

I think...( you will miss that mondi, esp if it was a cab)

I went from a XKE roadster ( yes miss it..sold it ) and I love the 308 for the "classic sportscar" cockpit that I loved in the E-type..toggle switches etc. ...I liked the FI 308's since I had it with my E-type and Maserati carbs loading up in beach traffic...(I had a few cool sportscars but I didn't have a car that behaved reliably in traffic!)if you want something close to the classic sportscar experience then the carb 308's are really a "theme park" for an enthusiast and they are fun for the shade tree mechanic to muck around with.

 

I have not driven a later model carb 308 ('78 or '79) but the early ones are WAY fun to drive! They make great sounds when you wind 'em out for sure. Here's the real question: why did you sell the Mondial?

Birdman

 

There are other differences between the early and late carb cars, cats being only one thing. The biggest difference is the cams. The US spec 76/77 cars had more aggressive cam profiles than the 78/79 cars.

Birdman

 

Hmmm... I have a carb car ('78 GTS). Never thought I would see it referred to as a *late* model anything .

First thing I did after I bought it was drive 350 miles to get it home. Maybe one minute of stumbles in six hours of driving. Occasionally stumbles on corners. There is a unique sound of sucking air at idle. Car is mostly stock from what I know so far, so I haven't noticed too much different at higher RPMs. It's still new to me so I have just started my learning about the car.

I am chasing an oil leak of the puddle variety. A *lot* of oil (1/2 cup?) I found behind the right front motor mount. It gets replenished when I drive it and drains afterwards, hence my puddle. Still have not determined for sure where it's coming from.

Seamus

 

I would search for a 76 glass car. If I could have found one when I bought my 77 I would have taken it. I do like the 77 though it a blast to drive , with good fun with the carbs. Also fairly quick with no cats . Stay with the 76-77 and get the fun out of the cams and carbs. Enjoy the ride

 

Congrats on the sale and good luck with the decision and new purchase. Make sure you let the new owner know about FerrariChat and encourage him to join the board.