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Discussion in '308/328' started by Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 22, 2017.

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  1. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 22, 2017
    Obviously the mileage/speedometer issue but I have been vocal about that with this here for 16 years now. I don't trust the ones "without stories".

    I have a friend looking at this with enough level of seriousness that I am asking you guys for your opinion. Anyone here know something about this particular car or the seller?

    1978 Ferrari 308 | eBay

    Looking for a good driver, not a concours example. The lack of a/c and other little items here and there are not a problem. The items listed as missing or non-working are just fun weekend projects for him.
     
  2. Glassman

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    #2 Glassman, Jun 22, 2017
    If he doesn't buy there will be regret in a couple of years.
     
  3. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 22, 2017

    Almost my exact words to him.
     
  4. NoGoSlow

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    #4 NoGoSlow, Jun 22, 2017
    Other than aftermarket speakers in the door, it looks like an original example that is pretty much intact.

    Check on rust, especially in the battery area. You can't see the rear diaper and the trunk carpet isn't OEM, but neither of those should be deal-breakers. Same for tools/books/jack roll.

    Given condition, I think the price is middle of the road in this softer market.

    "You seldom regret the things you did, but often regret the things you wish you had done."
     
  5. antoninosavoca

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    #5 antoninosavoca, Jun 23, 2017
    The steering wheel does'not seem correct
    the same is for trunk carpet
    Windshield trim should be crome ,not black
    aftermarket speakers
    bertone badge is missing
    tools , books ,jack roll?
     
  6. dinogt4guy

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    #6 dinogt4guy, Jun 23, 2017
    Looks decent to me.
     
  7. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 23, 2017
    Thankfully, this is reflected in the price of the car
     
  8. Bobbytinvab

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    #8 Bobbytinvab, Jun 23, 2017
    I think it looks pretty nice. With what you said about "fun weekend projects" wrt your friend, he'd be more than happy with it. He can certainly drive it as is and enjoy his time behind the wheel. I don't think 308 GT4's are going to go to much lower in prices.

    I'd buy it if I was looking for one.

    Bob
     
  9. Lorzen

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    #9 Lorzen, Jun 23, 2017
    Very nice example and priced right.

    What caught my eye was the VIN plate on the door jamb. It looks "too-perfect"...it has an non-Italian "4" like others in the same date range and I have never seen one with all the numbers so perfectly with-in the lines. In addition, the weight data is usually in "black" and pre-printed and not engraved. Looks like alot of time and effort was put into the production of this vin-plate. FWIW :)
     
  10. Russ Gould

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    #10 Russ Gould, Jun 24, 2017
    Beware when buying on Ebay and paying by bank wire ... Ebay won't help you if the goods are "not as described" ...
     

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