Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' drive review
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The first 700-800 Ferrari 308 GTB built had bodywork constructed from glass-fibre and a claimed 255bhp from the mid-mounted 3.0litre V8 engine, making them the most powerful and lightest Ferrari 308 of all.
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Always enjoy it when you talk about the little details nobody knows like the way the numberplatelights work or the perfect weight distribution of the car.
@noelht1
11 ай бұрын
Would be really nice if it had a pop-up numberplate lights
Just about every car you review makes me want it. Your enthusiasm and fondness for these cars is infectious not to mention the cars are all pretty cool anyway. Your narrative delivery is informative but casually offhanded, very enjoyable videos!
@slamcrank
6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! Harry's delivery is so very welcoming, it's almost like we're old friends or something and he's showing us his favorite things. It's my favorite channel.
@pauljoe780
6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! You`ve nailed his style. Brill. ...."Arrrgh!!!!!"
@1D0N
6 жыл бұрын
paul m yeah because he's got this "Look my grandson what I got today vine".
@wongawonga1000
6 жыл бұрын
I had a maths lecturer with a similar enthusiasm for his subject when I was at uni. Thanks to him, I still remember how to do Laplace Transforms 20 years later.
@marcamschwand3101
6 жыл бұрын
Riven Motors Totally agree!
I love my '83 308. A real "Gentleman's Sports Car". It's not a super car, but it is a proper Grand Touring car and she gets looks where ever you go!
Unreal how sharp and fresh the design still looks, going on 45 years later. Beauty.
@harrysgarage
4 жыл бұрын
Ageing well. But then it was a sharp design in the first place..
@schrimpf
Жыл бұрын
The designer was a real artist…
What an amazing video, Harry! I have a personal story to share about this car. The father of a close friend of mine back when I was a university student owned a white 308 vetroresina just like this one. I still remember all the cracks being visible on the paint surface, which was also getting yellowish. One day his father allowed him to take me out for a short tour, making him promise he would not let me drive. After a few minutes, when we were far enough from their home, he pulled the car to the side of the road, gave me the key and told me: "Now it's your turn!" I didn't dare to push it properly as I was scared to hell about the consequences of even a small mistake. Nonetheless, even after twenty years now, I still remember the emotion of my first time driving a Ferrari and the sense of gratitude I felt for my dear friend. That was a life changing experience! Keep up the amazing work, Chris. A fan of yours from Italy
@andrewmcmahon9512
3 жыл бұрын
Who's Chris ?
What I love about Harry is that he actually DRIVES these cars.. and he doesnt treat them as if they will break any second. Love how he simply accepts the crazy quirks of these cars.. Carry on...
Harry is the proof that bickering between which brand is the best (Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche) is quite stupid, when you can just enjoy the best that each one offers to the world. Why choose teams if you like all of them?
@Advection357
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's fine and well but for most folks that want to own an exotic car it will often be a limited choice due to this thing called money that not everyone has a ton of..
@777jones
6 жыл бұрын
They're all junk. But they are beautiful. And that is good enough.
@hf7188
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, true, but that still doesn't justify calling other shit just because you like one more than the others, does it now? I could own very well a Porsche, but still like Ferrari's and Lamborghinis, its called being an grown up person with a mind of its own and not a "Team" fanatic hooligan.
@81zed
6 жыл бұрын
777jones: I wouldn't exactly call them junk but totally impractical to use as an everyday car. But for a weekend car that I can take out and enjoy...absolutely. That's what these cars were made for. Love them all but even I have my preferences too. :)
@MrGaryGG48
5 жыл бұрын
Hugo, you make a very good point. I worked in a couple of Ferrari shops in the late 1980's and early 1990's in sales. We never had a Lamborghini in the store so I can speak about them but we often had an incredibly entertaining collection in stock including Ferraris, Porsches, Jaguars, Mercedes, and a few others at different times. These 308s were some of the most comfortable, entertaining sports cars I've ever driven. You could climb into one of the and "put it on like a comfortable pair of old jeans" and just head up the coast north of San Francisco. California Highway 1 felt like it was made just for this car. It was easy to drive far faster than you'd ever want to get caught at and it always looked great. The other cars had their attractions, some models looked really good, some not so much, but there always seemed to be someone who liked each of them. I never tried to convince anyone which was my favorite. I always tried to get them to tell me what their favorite was and why. I got many very interesting stories from people that way... and often learned new bits about cars that I had thought I was pretty well versed on. I found that approach to be a really good opening to some very interesting conversations about a topic I've always enjoyed.
Love the pre air bag steering wheel. This is the Ferrari era I remember as a child.
Looks so good in white !
@Wolf-mg1ps
6 жыл бұрын
Wacis!
@tdsmtdsm
6 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@thimble288
6 жыл бұрын
That it does
@josiahprofenno4136
6 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have had this car in Miami Vice
@84CORVETTEBILL
5 жыл бұрын
Rebuild the Past agreed! And suprising!
Harry's Garage > Any other car reviewers
@BoUrnNe26
6 жыл бұрын
atmospheric Slideshow I would also check out Doug Demuro's channel. He does great reviews as well. The only thing is, he doesn't have a budget for exterior shots of the cars when he's driving but his narration, enthusiasm, and attention to detail make up for it.
@mudundisivaramaraju4640
3 жыл бұрын
@@BoUrnNe26 doug? Lol
@ultraguy8771
3 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend checking out Jayemm on Cars, he's also pretty good.
@AriesUmbra
3 жыл бұрын
@@BoUrnNe26 😂
Harry, just noticed, you are wearing the right watch for this model! Beautiful old GMT. I would love for you to do a video on your watches, you have some corkers!
@juliandrake3159
4 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that I keep trying to figure out what he has on his wrist during some of these videos.
The owner of as steel company bought a fiberclass car.
@themessenger5868
4 жыл бұрын
He understood the quality of the Italian steel...
This is the car I literally had on a poster on my bedroom wall when I was a kid! One of the all time most gorgeous cars!
No one does a car review as good as you Harry. Thank you
This is a Enzo generation Ferrari, so therefore its a true Ferrari from the standpoint of enjoyment! Thanks Harry for sharing your enjoyment with us!!!
This was the Ferrari of my childhood. I still have my Matchbox 308 GTB 1:54th scale model which was one of my most prized possessions as an 8 year old, though my kids got hold of it recently so it's no longer in pristine condition.
Writing this before watching the full video: That white 512bbi deserve a full review ASAP, please!
@darrenhester3762
6 жыл бұрын
Yes please do a video on the boxer my favorite car growing up
@adamluke1289
4 жыл бұрын
Haha, just posted that question and wondered if anyone else noticed it.
The Mitsubishi Starion had a similar "wireless hatch" system for the rear wiper, license plate light and defrost. Since the hatch was all glass; the way they did it was through the lifter struts. The housings had a series of spring loaded connectors which made contact when closed. At least my that's the way wide body 1987 model was set up. I always thought it was very clever the way an all glass hatch had electrical systems on it and no cables.
this car is cleaner than my screen
That was the longest drive that car's had in nearly 40 years. Amazing that people can keep and not drive a car like that for so long.
Honestly, his style of journalism and the way he reviews these cars as if they're more than just pieces of metal and rubber is what makes me jump for joy when a new video is uploaded.
This channel is very underrated.
What seperates Harry from the other car guys is His pure joy in relating the cars traits..His enthusiasm is real and infectious..and that wry smile tells it all...Harry is in a league of His own...
@aquateen77723
6 жыл бұрын
iamrichrocker Well said! He's the real deal.
I have recently found your channel, oustanding, i also love classic cars and in original condition, regards from argentina harry
Harry is class, as always. Thanks for doing this!
Was admiring one of these, when I was 12 in 1976 at Torquay, and the owner came back and saw me looking through the window, and asked if I wanted a spin in it , and took me for a 5 min blast round a few of the streets brilliant , I’m sure no one I told at the time believed me cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
I can hear the sheer raw power of this car. Awesome!
What a lovely thing! P.S. SHELSLEY Walsh, not Shelby ;-)
The best car reviews by far. Excellent channel
Is that a 205 GTi I see in the background? Can't wait for that video.!
@viriatvsoflvsitania5422
6 жыл бұрын
Damn... you beat me to it! I was going to ask the same thing :D
@itzajdmting
6 жыл бұрын
They are getting extremely collectible it was the first hot hatch that I ever drove
@buffalobill226
6 жыл бұрын
I'd say by the look of the wheels it's a 205 1.6 GTI
@simes205
6 жыл бұрын
Rob S I've had one for the last 17 years!! One went for £37k last month.
@spankvanderaart
6 жыл бұрын
+1, please bring the 205 video! :)
Always pleased to see another Harry video drop. Usual quality. Lovely in white.
My grandfather had a 308GTB QV for a while, rosso corsa with black leather seats, total dream machine as a teenager. I remember when we stopped at what was then the Nigel Mansell Ferrari dealership in Blandford in my 1.0 Mk1 VW Polo. The salesman was rather snobbish at us kicking the tyres on Ferraris, until my grandpa pulled his chequebook out. The look on the sales guy's face was classic.
loved it! one of my favorite Ferraris , the 308. Remember years ago the wonderful ownership story of Steve Cropley, from Car magazine, who also ran a fibreglass Ferrari 308. just great cars.
such a beautiful car! Note that the emphasis in 'vetroresina' is on the second e: vetrorèsina. The word is a compound of vetro (glass) and resina (resin)
@antonoat
6 жыл бұрын
I've been educated, thanks for that! cheers.
@joshuarosen6242
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I did not know that.
Great review, Harry. Thank you for your time and talent! I love the detail you gave on the engine compartment, which led to the induction sound. Details!
Favourite you tube channel and favourite Ferrari. Its christmas. Thanks Harry for your great reviews, please keep them coming.
A blast from the past, fab video, thanks Harry.
Thank you Harry for making these videos, you can see that you have a genuine love for cars and still love giving it the beans (which I love btw) also love the little details you put in these videos. Can't wait for the next one 👍
These videos are an absolute treat. Favourite channel on KZread 👍
A real thing of beauty. Honestly haven't met a KZread collector with such a consistent and similar taste in cars as me. Brilliant.
I love Harry's reviews. His knowledge and presentation are beyond reproach. P.s this 308 sounds like chewbacca
I love these videos. Just the little details Harry highlights such as the wireless tail lights. Only car nuts would appreciate things like that.
I always loved the 308. Great video as always. Thanks, Harry!
Great video, Harry. Sound seems to have taken a big step up. Great to be able to hear that lovely induction bark and you at the same time!
My brother had one of these in Australia in the 1980s and early 90s. Nobody wanted the fibreglass bodied cars then. After an accident he bought GTS parts from Maranello and had it painted red (it was originally yellow) and converted it to a GTS. In the process we saw how badly the fibreglass was under the skin with bits like the window frames just slopped on with matt and resin. But you had to forgive that because it was so beautiful. Being RHD, the scream in the drivers ear from those Webers whistling through the door intake was spine tingling. I drove it often. We spent many hours keeping the carbs in tune but it was worth it. Pulling off the engine lit made everything so much easier to access.
@somebloke2238
8 ай бұрын
So he converted it from a rare and desirable yellow GTB to a comparably common red GTS
Exterior wise not my favourite Ferrari ever but I never knew how gorgeous the interior was! Straightforward with not too many details, and the details there are are beautiful! The way it flows into the armrests, the simple and sharp instrument cluster filled with the right amount of gauges and lights, the steering wheel, the radio, the H-pattern, the ventilation holes. Honestly one of the best interiors I've ever seen.
This car looks great in white! I love the contrast between the white body and the black parts!
Harry, I can watch your videos all day long....Keep up the good work.
Cheers Harry. Thanks for this great review. He is the best reviewer on the net. There is nobody who comes close to him and I'm from Canada. Keep up the great work.
I never been disappointed in Harry's videos, and this is a good one too. Please do carry on Harry!
Welcome back Harry, just sitting down to watch this video now :)
Another outstanding video Harry! Love it when you review (g)old Italian material!
Harry you made me appreciate old cars, including the newest ones. Keep going!
Harry, I love your videos so much. They're so entertaining, educational, and eye & ear candy for us petrolheads. Thank you sir!
Your video broke every personal record for the quickest like I gave: 5 seconds in the video with that noise and I felt compelled to approve already.
I would love to see a review of the white 512bb as I was lucky enough to ride in one some years ago.
its inspiring to see the passion and knowledge you have on this classics
Good video as always Harry :)
Stunning. Fell in love with these after a certain TV program back in the day. :)
Another gem of a video Harry!
How am I just discovering him now? Harry and Chris Harris are really all you need.
Really enjoying the videos - modern classics are my thing. Keep up the good work !
another fabulous video Harry 👏
Great video Harry, of a lovely car. I love the little nuggets of info that you so enthusiastically share with us all. Always had a soft spot for the 308's looks and the interior with the way the dials are stacked. And what a fabulous noise! It was real 'poster fodder' when I was growing up - if I ever did! Bella macchina!
Absolutely gorgeous. All my personal cars have history folders a mile thick. Everything I buy goes into that folder for it's next lover.
Wow, that brings back memories. I drove in a white one just like that when I was about 15 years old. Great to to see one again. Thanks Harry.
About time! I was wondering whether I would ever see the video review of this car, ever since you bought it! Thank you very much - I have enjoyed this a lot. In 2009, a lovely grey example with 34k miles was going for 34k pounds and goodness me, if only I had bought that at the time. Well I bought a flat in Clapham instead and financially I have done well however, I would have had so much more fun with this! The other tell tale sign is the rear lights. The steel versions had clear centres in the rear outer lights for indicating reverse gear. The fibreglass ones had only yellow and red rears.
Harry's comments are the best.Thank's!
thank you very much Harry, a lovely car on lovely roads... my passion
I could listen the roar of that beautiful engine all day long...
"You do cover ground quite quickly", as a few times the word "SLOW" is painted across the traffic lane. I sooo want a 308.
As much as he implores that he has no intention of buying it back, you can tell how much he enjoys driving that wonderful machine! Also, the way they have the license plate lights rigged up wirelessly via the boot posts is absolutely BRILLIANT! I never would have known that if he hadn't mentioned it. Didn't Magnum P.I. drive a later model targa top 308? Loved that TV series & that car...the later steel bodied ones are definitely the better $$ value since they offer the same sound & performance for far less cash-if you're looking for something you'll drive often and are not concerned about it's status as a collectable.
Another superb video, thanks Harry :) I always wondered what it was like blasting through b-roads in an early 308!
The reason Harry's reviews are superb, is because he is one of those rare motoring journalists who knows what he is talking about, and has the skill to discuss it in laymans terms
Love Harry's videos
In the late 80's, a bleach blonde bombshell, in high heels with white short skirt and jacket shows up at my garage/workshop wrapped in her white 308. Not this model, but the later targa. Either way, Marilyn become a good customer of mine.And my technician and I had the time of our lives driving her car around the rolling hills of Cleveland . Thanks for sharing JT P.S. tell your Mate we need more videos from his garage and the rebuilding of that Lambo V-12
One of your best videos Harry , great detail great noise from that car , which is the same age as me and probably in better condition! Thanks for the brilliant content.
holy fuck that carb flatplane sound
Thank you for your video. It certainly brought it all back to me. The sound of the engine. The interior. I had a Black bodied/Black interior fibreglass 308GTB in 1983. It WAS A LATE '76 CAR. It had a private plate 1XTF. A famous first owner 'Eric Clapton '. I paid £9975 for the car which seemed little for a Ferrari even then. I wish I still had it but not so much for the risen value but I miss driving it. Looking at it. Listening to it. The car waxed up looked amazing
God, man, you have such great sense and charisma that you communicate so well about what you care to talk about. Thank you for sharing!
Very nice GMT Master Harry!! I hope you are doing a video about your watches as well sometime in the future! And amazing Ferrari by the way.. Greetings from Munich
I first became hooked on 911s, when aged 14 in 1981, a friend drove me to London in a Grand Prix White R-registered 911 Carrera 3.0. It's fascinating to now see what its direct competition was at the time. I never knew the first 308s were glass-fibre - fascinating as always Harry - thank you.
This car would go well with a moustache
@johndearden7931
6 жыл бұрын
Lol. I had a 308 and a moustache back in '81-'82. Eat your heart out Magnum!
@onlyme9254
6 жыл бұрын
Tom selec quality tash! The producer of Magnum probably said Tom I love Ur moustache that would go well with a red 308! And it did
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
5 жыл бұрын
And a hairy chest!
@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
5 жыл бұрын
And don't forget cut-off denim shorts!
@MasterMalrubius
5 жыл бұрын
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 And a helicopter flying overhead.
Tought you still owned this one. Lovely, lovely car...
Another brilliant and descriptive video. Thank you
Thank you for a great review! Love these old Ferraris. Would love to see you reviewing the Ferrari 355 which is an old favorite of mine. I know they have their issues but they are gorgeous and if properly set up they are wonderful to drive and with a sound to die for :)
Good job Harry,love your knowledge of classic Ferraris,Alfas all things Italian.
Great job, Harry!
My favorite Harry's Garage to date. I have an 84 308GTS, a grail car for me. It's interesting that you say the Vetrosina" isn't worth the 2x premium. I totally agree. Thanks for the great carporn Harry!
Love the video Harry, love your enthusiasm, thank you so much. Love all your videos! (At 0:52, have we seen that silver Alfa coupe before!) Best wishes.
WOW Harry' garage is really the best of the best .
I need way more reviews way more often Harry! Got me having withdrawals over here!
That 205 gti looks clean harry,a review of that would be nice 👍
Fantastic car! Great color combo! Such a classic.....Puts a smile on my face every time I see it. :)
Awesome as usual from Harry, looks like someone certainly liked kerbing the wheels though!
The sound of that thing is amazing!
Why Mr Harry don't have 2 million subs at least? Such a gentleman and by far the best car review channel. Keep up with the great work sir, i salute you!
Love to watch your videos and your comments on these exceptional cars. Well done Harry and keep it up! Btw envy your garage :-)
The 308 GT4 Dino was the birth of the rear V8's. Thanks for the great video !
It's such an iconic 80s car because of the Magnum PI connection, but from the inside this early one looks and sounds so much like something from the 60s. Nice review!