I grew up watching Magnum so it was my dream cars a kid. I bought a black GTB whilst living in Spain in the 90s. Stunning car really wish I had kept it. Since then I've had a 348ts and a 355gts which the 355 was the better car but the 308 just had a basic feel to it. Thanks for bringing back good memories

@tomatos9445

3 жыл бұрын

You already sound like the man just by reading what cars you've acquired

@rickyprice7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomatos9445 not had one since the 355 though cause I've had to grow up apparently lol. We do have a Cayman as our daily drive which my Mrs uses every day for work. That's allowed Apparently haha

@cplusplussizeddick1430

2 жыл бұрын

@@rickyprice7586 what do you do for a living

@itscriispy

2 жыл бұрын

@@cplusplussizeddick1430 i also gotta know, this dude is made of cars

@rushdenphilstravels.5055

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man ..my favourite car of all time ..my 1st ever pocket money I bought a matchbox one...phil uk 🇬🇧

The snarl of those Webers and that Tubi in headphones is breathtaking. The lowered stance and 16" wheels are perfect. It still looks factory, but the proportions are so much prettier that way. Looks like an incredible canyon car.

These are the Ferrari lines that I grew up loving, not the newer super aero designs.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@paulthomson9709

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh I dont like any new ferrari ,.the lusso and the 812 especially ,.look dreadful

@MrGaryGG48

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulthomson9709 I have to agree with you, Paul. It's not just Ferrari though. Nearly all of the manufacturers in that class have evolved into the "swoopy scoops and fins" that I just don't find flattering. Maybe it's an age issue... I'm old enough to remember the new "500 Superfast Ferrari" that we passed in Monaco (family trip) in 1963 or 64. My dad was stationed in Germany in the early '60s and everything new in that period had the graceful lines of a new E-Type or a 250 Ferrari of nearly any model, or Aston Martin or to stretch just a bit, even Bizzarrini.

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Wrong

I should have kept my 308 GTB bought it brand new in 1979 miss that raw feeling

@versacejeans9327

3 жыл бұрын

@Pedro Ivan Sanchez updated to a 355 F1 model

@gowen_places_5471

3 жыл бұрын

@@versacejeans9327 too bad f1 clutch is doodoo

@versacejeans9327

3 жыл бұрын

@@gowen_places_5471 couldn't agree more had a few problems with it but it was new technology in the days

Very soon all 308 models of this generation will be over 100k and beyond. It’s a very significant Ferrari and very iconic. Good video.

@broyout3586

3 жыл бұрын

I love them too, but with the trend away from petrol powered vehicles, I am not so sure. In the Netherlands, a few years ago, they extended the age for a car to be considered an 'oldtimer' (with all sorts of benefits) from 25 to 40 years, decimating the entire enthusiast industry overnight. Sure, Ferrari's and the like were not that affected, but something similar can easily happen with those too. Like special environmental zones with emission restrictions rendering those cars far less usable.

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Still god buy

Thanks to the owner, mister Robin Masters...

@noelht1

11 ай бұрын

Didn’t it turn out in the end that Higgins was actually Robin Masters as we always suspected?

Such a beautiful car, really has a timeless quality about it. Thanks for the great review!

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@og-greenmachine8623

3 жыл бұрын

If you don’t mind a car That keeps it under 140mph

Gorgeous example and underpriced even at $100K......Steering column is adjustable.. Under the lower cover/bib under the column you will find a nut/bolt set-up. Usually would be adjusted at dealership upon delivery to customer. Also, all those keys hanging off the ignition tumbler will wear it out pre-maturely.. all those keys must weigh quite a bit..

Car looks great one of my all time favorites ,the 308 and 328 great review

Timeless beauty. I had a chance to use a 308 for a couple of weeks while rewiring it and they are just such a classic Ferrari. Only issue was they did like 70mph in first gear so the powerband is not really useful for around town but then again these cars were not really built to be grocery getters. But it got plenty of looks even from the girls lol.

@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, some of those upgrades make sense to deal with the power band issue around town. The one I had was bone stock and actually felt sluggish around town. Needed a long stretch of road to hit that 7k so I could hit 2nd gear lol.

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Yes they did

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Yes mastr chef. Prishe 930 turbo cirvertes git loks form gurl git a gurkfrind furst dsy of school big rngemrnt rin

I had a 1985 GTBI back when I was single and had no kids. Before that I had a 1979 BB coupe. Those were the good old days! I do love my boys and have no regrets I must say, just in case they ever read this.

Great review! You should drive one stripped of 700lbs. of weight, updated suspension, giant sticky tires, and more power. Just amazing!

US-spec Ferrari 308s had to meet US bumper construction and height regulations. That generally meant raising the ride-height around two inches, for most European imports of any make. Bummer. I'd guess this car is set very near the original Euro-spec ride-height. That, combined with fresh components and proper alignment settings, is why this car drives so well.

the 308 design seems to get better looking as the years pass.

An amazing car that, some day, I’d be honored to own.

still a great car ! for the italian market they also had the 208 without turbo 155 bhp (2 litre v8). very few where made.

@marksbikeexports5123

3 жыл бұрын

With a turbo.

I saw one of these at a car show forsale 13yrs ago $18k....also a 1965 shelby gt350 hertz $25k.....

@ImperialDiecast

3 жыл бұрын

ah, 2008. best time to buy cars.... in hindsight. :)

@aspenyukon6845

3 жыл бұрын

@@ImperialDiecast nah id guess 1973-83 when you could buy any mustang or shelby race cars for $1-3k

@HeyhitmeBAM

3 жыл бұрын

It was probably fucked up

Yep, well-done mate. How pleasant it is to see a car review done well by an adult. I'm so over the shouty and annoying egos that seem to dominate this site. Best of luck with your channel...subscribed.

the most beautiful creation on the road a human being has ever created

@nexusdrexus9361

Жыл бұрын

Only because you're blind.

I loved these since I was a child in the eighties and I still cannot think of a prettier Ferrari than these. I wish I could buy one when the cheaper models with the same air intake were almost affordable in the UK, fifteen years ago!

Absolutely one of the most beautiful cars ever made - every angle is perfect. Yes a 288 looks more purposeful and a Countach is more striking, but the 308 will always be the caricature of an exotic car.

What a beautiful car! I can just look at it all day.

Just a beautiful car, thank you for arranging this ride

I don't know about anybody else the question was answered for me by 1:00 in. Just the opening pics and the sound is all I need. I miss having one in my garage but I've moved on.

Great video, sound & visuals. Everything is great. Good job !!!

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

It's not cramped at all. At 6' 3" and the seat back all the way I can barely get the clutch in all the way on mine. The knee room is a bit tight on your clucth leg. I solved it with a 1" spacer behind the wheel. But you're right. Every mile is such a pleasure to drive.

You know, resting your hand on the shifter wears the synchros. That's why they call it a shifter and not an arm rest.

Best looking Ferrari ever built.

Love this car! One of the all time favorite iconic Ferrari models!

Great review, very thorough. You’ve also given me some ideas to upgrade mine.😀

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Such a stunning design. My absolutely favourite automotive design and the 288 GTO is like the ultimate 308 design. What a visceral experience it would be to own and drive. It’s not the fastest car but what a special drive.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I wish I would have known what these were going for 12-15 years ago. Now they're getting pretty pricey.

Great video I have a 77 gtb love driving and looking at it just a gorgeous car

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video, beautiful car. Super quality review.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Phil. More to come.

Nothing better than a well-sorted driver's car!

This is a man’s heart beat it’s such a beauty of mechanical masterpiece work ❤️ I love it ❤️

For me, this the ultimate sportscar.. This was the car I’ve had in a very dark blue colour as I guess a six year old kid.. together with a green BMW 635 from that era.. those were my most special, most loved and most cherrished toy cars I had..and to this day, the magic from those cars is still alive. Whenever I see one, it just puts a smile on my face and I get a bit nostalgic.. although I haven’t seen this Ferrari in the flesh for decades, the BMW is still out there as a daily for some people, thank god

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

While I can't afford a 308 of my own, I do have a chrome bumper, Euro-spec 635CSi that I feel very luck to own. Look for a review soon. And thanks for watching Jens!

I’m Impressed with your technical knowledge on this euro model. Wow.

@scottwaszak698

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not a Euro model. It’s a U.S. version with Euro bumpers. A Euro GTB would have a dry sump engine and blow the snot out of the U.S. version. I owned both so this isn’t simply opinion.

My first Hot Wheels car.. a red “Racebait” 308.

I own a 430 manual and love my car but my dream car is the 246 Dino. I just love the design of the Dino and I would trade it for my 430 any day of the week. I appreciate design over speed. I do still like the 308 design and the 328’s.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Dinos are stunning to look at and pretty fun to drive. I need to review one for the channel.

If you have don't get a chill and have a real sense of occasion EVERY SINGLE time you start your carbed 308 then it's time to sell.

The base for the 288GTO. Beautiful.

Nice but I can't believe the chrome grill and back valence was removed. Those are the most iconic features in this vintage.

Great video and car. Love it

@Retromod

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

The sound! Man i am speechless

What a beautiful car and the particular one is dialed in perfectly. This is a perfect example of Ferrari elegance, class and style. This is iconic Ferrari, Great review.

@Retromod

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching. Here's a more recent review of another GTB that's stock: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWp3mNdtobPKlJs.html

Gorgeous, thanks!

Uno dei capolavori di Leonardo Fioravanti.

Love this car. Just please stop resting your arm on the shifter. 😄

Someone should start making singer versions of these. I’ve always loved this car. Of course the 288 is the best.

Looks and sounds good from every angle.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I see it also still has the desirable Campagnolo aluminum magnesium wheels . Classic .

This is just beautiful to watch on the road.

Kinda the ultimate 308 IMO.

That looks and sounds insane!!

@stephen300o6

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a thesaurus.

My favourite car of all time!!

Why does it keep crossing the double yellow and veering on to the shoulder. Is it hard to control? Is there a lot of play in the steering?

Wonderful car and EXAUSTING sond's 8 cilinder

Great job Zach

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I really love the gtb Ferrari. I used to own a 308 GT4, now own a 83 Mondial.

Omg such a gorgeous car!!

Damn the 308s were really affordable during a particular time until when they shot up in value

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Yup.

@bngr_bngr

3 жыл бұрын

Straight Busta yeah I picked one up when they were $25k. Now some of these $100k cars need a lot of maintenance.

@davidmanasas6606

3 жыл бұрын

@@bngr_bngr Funny. I sold mine for $25k in Atlanta back in 1998.

@kungpuk5186

3 жыл бұрын

All 308 and 328 in nice condition start at K100 where i live.

Ajoj. Everything is great, except for that hand put on the gearshift! When you put your hand on the controller like this, you will put pressure on the whole mechanism all the way to the gearbox!

My favorite all-time Ferrari ever since I was a kid. I love everything about it's looks. Too bad I never got to drive one. Italians are not just known for there foods. 🇮🇹

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

It's a beauty. Thanks for watching.

My son n his wife live in Albuquerque! Hes Mtn biked at Sandia! We are both motor heads! Grt review, !!

@ironmonkey1512

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment just realized he's driving up sandias

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Buy it

Oooh I envy you right now. What a dream machine.

just subbed man !!!

Super beautiful car. I want one.

What a Blessing compared to the "modified" white 308 of the Guy with the moonshine glance

Great review. It makes you think James May made a mistake selling his. All it needed was a few mods.

And just about 8 yrs ago I seen them as low as $17k

@reginaldbowls7180

3 жыл бұрын

I remember Dinos for 48K

@tempest411

3 жыл бұрын

I 'almost' bought one back around '08-'09 when the sky was falling. But the cost of maintenance would've been quite a stretch (just assume the engine and transmission WILL need to be rebuilt-$20-40k), and I couldn't have driven it anywhere anyway. A car like that is a magnet for anyone and everyone that wants to try and steal the car, steal something off the car, wants to key it, kick it, or what ever, just to tell their friends they keyed, kicked, or what ever a Ferrari.

@tempest411

3 жыл бұрын

@@reginaldbowls7180 I couldn't believe my eyes today when I was passed by a bright yellow 246 Dino going the other way as I was going to a local restaurant to pick up dinner. As I was leaving he came back and pulled in. I had to ask him if it was real or a kit car-though I was 99% sure it was real, just from the sound of the engine, and the appearance of what I could see of the undercarriage. He said it was real, and that he'd just bought it recently. I'd never seen one of those in the flesh. They do not disappoint! The aesthetics of the design really puts everything made in the last 30 years to shame, in any price range from any manufacturer.

Fabulous looking car... but the strangest sounding V8 ever ! :)

Ferraris have same design theme, but this is the best.

That's a nice car. The 308GTB is a lot more solid than the GTS.

All of these older cars will be converted to battery cars. First by 3rd party companies. But Ferrari will eventually come around and realize they can "resell" older cars converting them to battery under the Ferrari badge. They can partner with US nationwide conversion companies that comply with their rules. The cars will have the history of Ferrari approved conversion and their resale values will remain higher than the 3rd party conversions.

@rich_t

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but an electric Ferrari is just soulless...

Nice to see it how it should be driven

this sounds stunning

with 6foot3 in height, it will remain a dream, regardless the money

Great vid! I'm jealous of all the "hot rod" modifications that have been done. You're right......that's how it should have been done in the first place.

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and yea this was a pretty special 308!

Those are nice, but you can't fit into them when you're 6'7", with long legs. I've tried it, ... no way I could fit, ... I was told the Testarossas had more leg room.

BTW......The Steering Column Angle/Height It Is" Adjustable....!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous

This to me is Ferrari, that front wheel arch does it for me, not sure if anyone understands what I mean 🤷🏻‍♂️ still have a Matchbox World Class (rubber GOOD YEAR tyres) 1:43 scale toy car 🚗 Think Cannonball run done this car wonders also tho even though it was the GTS but prefer this GTB and this release year opposed to the larger front bumpers etc

This car will probably bee in the ballpark of the "Sprint Pack" 308 euro models only, Ferrari offered a "Sprint Package" that was a very expensive Package in the 70s, 3000US i think that the option was mounted by dealer because the engine needed to be run in for some specific miles before the kit was installed. Sprint pack» including P6 cams, , Borgo HC pistons, different jetting , four exhaust pipes, modified body to take the four exhaust. 16" Speedline wheels fitted with Pirelli P7 and a bigger front spoiler also the suspension was modified with stiffer sport springs/shocks to cope with the 16 wheels and added performance, and i think the rims where in magnesium. Because the upgrade was so expensive it was only 4 cars in 1978 and 6 cars in 1979 that came whit the Sprint pack,(have no numbers for other early years? if i remember correctly it was about 300HP(224 kw)the specs was 5.9 0-60 and 280 km, it was a substantial increase of power from euro spek non sprint pack 255hp original fitted "sprint pack" 300 hp 308 will not be cheap today and will probably go crazy in a couple of years.

You know, when I think of a Ferrari I think of one of these. The new Roma looks like a Jaguar F-Type. I would take a 308GTB over a Roma any day.

If developed, the 308 coult be the PERFECT group B rally car ever !

You are going to get a flat tire driving on the right hand shoulder of the road, across the white line, like that. Thats where all the road debris ends up.

Very beautiful car. But the driving position....My opinion is...if V8 Ferrari, go for 360.

The GTB is so much prettier than the GTS. Beautiful car

So beautiful and sexy! I prefer the classic Ferrari’s to the modern ones! ❤️

I hope I buy this car in future

One of the greatest ferrari. Definitely worth the money.

Sou apaixonado por carros esportivos

Nice video Zach. You were having too much fun driving that 308. BTW, the '78-'79 carb'd 308s (USA models) barely had 200 HP due to a Thermoreactor exhaust and low-lift cams (the same cams that were used in the 1980-'82 injected engines). So, you had about 70 more HP than a stock 1979 model. Do you like it better than your 911?

@Retromod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, the 308 was a blast. Good to know about the actual power difference. As far as liking it more than the 911, I'd say they're just too different to really compare, since the 911 is a '69. But it was way more exciting than the '78 911 SC that I had.

@sharonbraselton3135

5 ай бұрын

Porshe. 911 turbo hybrude best

My all time favourite Ferrari that I'd love to own is the 308 GTB in red, I can dream, you never know, one day. I do the national lottery twice a week, got to be in it to win it. 👍👍👊😁😊🇬🇧.

I can't like this video enough...

100k? Means ya over paid by 60k lol 😂

@bobkilla430

3 жыл бұрын

😁

@JoshuaBrown-is8fb

3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the cat wizard he picked one up for 25k with 22,000 on it.. although it needs quite a bit of work.

@bobkilla430

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBrown-is8fb I did

@JoshuaBrown-is8fb

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobkilla430 it’s definitely going to be a nice ride when he’s done with it.

@bobkilla430

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaBrown-is8fb for sure

Instant sub

Great car.

Carburetors are great when they work properly, but unfortunately, with the ethanol blend gas we have to contend with in today's fuel, carbs can quickly gum up leading to very expensive repairs and down time.

@d.s.v.6404

Жыл бұрын

I use ethanol free fuel, and I just personally rebuilt the four Webers for $400. 1978 308 GTS.