This Ferrari 308 GTB Traces The Streets Of Bangkok Daily
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2017
- This week we take a ride from the bustling city streets of Bangkok to the winding rural roads just outside the capital in Chayanin Debhakam’s Ferrari 308 GTB.
In Thailand, just catching a glimpse of a Prancing Horse out of the stable is a rare occasion, but Chayanin’s choice to daily drive his Ferrari is what elevates his enthusiasm for the marque. Before you can see one in the wild though, the car needs to be brought in first, and sourcing a Ferrari in the BKK is an entirely different challenge for these buyers.
“The 308 GTB is the Ferrari that I grew up with and it was the first Ferrari I ever saw,” says Chayanin. When it came time to find a Ferrari of his own, he reached out to the president of the Ferrari Owners Club of Thailand, who was able to find the car that Chayanin now drives so often. “He finally found one and it was exactly what I was searching for.”
Once he had the Rosso-Corsa-on-crème GTB parked in his garage, Chayanin did some research and discovered the car was originally Fly Yellow over black leather-another victim to “resale red.” This is when his quest for perfection began, “I wanted to restore the car back to the original factory standard.”
Using some extra workspace at his office, Chayanin (with repair manual in hand) got to work. Singlehandedly tackling this project would have been tremendous, but Chayanin fortunately has a group of enthusiast friends who brought their individual talents to the table. Chayanin humbly admits, “Some of them have different skills than me. I don't know everything [and] cannot do everything myself, so having extra help and knowledge is great.”
In recent years, tracking down correct 308 parts has become quite the task, but Chayanin was unwavering in achieving his vision, stating that his ultimate goal was to have it drive and feel as it did when it left the factory. His obsession to return the car back to factory spec went as far as buying a new old stock (NOS) exhaust system to ensure the Italian eight-cylinder audio system was accurate. Finally refinished in flashy Fly Yellow with beautifully stitched black hide inside, Chayanin’s 308 GTB is back to the way Maranello intended it to be.
For many, pouring so much time and money into such a serious project would make driving the car an overly cautious event only to be indulged on occasion and only under ideal circumstances. But, as you can see in the film, Chayanin has no problem revving-out his favorite Ferrari, getting tail happy in the empty forest-lined roads-after all, it is his everyday 308.
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I love that Petrolicious doesn't stay in the US, but shows car-lovers around the world. Great video!
Stay in the U.S? I think the majority is spent outside the U.S.
Whining in the new American sense of self worth.
I agree, they are open minded and travel around the world.
Bull Moose GeSchmidtt is.
Love this guy's attitude. Studying the car and keeping it original. He really appreciates that car
What's wrong with changing it?
completely agree. I love the idea of looking after vehicles and keeping them stock
This gentleman shows an immense respect for his car and the Ferrari artisans who built it decades ago. And that he and his friends spent many many dedicated months and true workmanship is commendable. Due respect to you, sir. My respect.
Amazing ride!!!
Damn, the owner can and does wrench, drive really well, talk eloquently about his passion and afford a Ferrari. And he's kind and humble on top! That's like most of what I want to be able to do in life.
Thanks, Mr. Debhakam and Petrolicous, for making my motivation even stronger!
Ism Ael i
Sold my 1975 308 GT4 in Oct. Bought it in 1991, friend said buy it, or you'll be kickin' yourself in the ass for the rest of your life. Mortgaged the house to buy it. Did all my own maintenance on it- ign, brakes, shocks, carbs, belts, etc. very easy car to work on, plus really didn't require much after initial sorting out. Used almost daily in the summer, proved every bit as reliable as any of it's US/Japanese/German contemporaries. Only mods were a K&N air filter and 16" Ferrari mags- handled great in the twisties, and made a great high speed tourer. Fine example of a true GT car. If you searched thoroughly parts were reasonably priced. I'd always said I hoped I could afford one before I was too old to enjoy it- found out I was just 'mature' enough not to kill myself in it. Now I'm too old to get in and out of it like a young man, so it's gone to a new home. I'd highly recommend a 308 (prefer the GT4), probably the best 'real world' car they've produced yet.
That's interesting to know. I'd heard it wasn't bad to work on, but not from someone who actually worked on it themselves.
Hi bluestudio, Very simple & easy to work on. Biggest problem after the pain in the small of the back from bending over the engine compartment is removing the front cam cover. I changed the points (twin double points distributor engine). Idle points were already bypassed, so the points kit for one distributor did both after lengthening one points lead. Bought 50' of spiral wound copper core plug lead to replace the carbon core stuff (ign rebuild cost less than $100.00 vs $450.00 for dealer parts and last for life). Brake pads from generic clutch & brake supply cost $59.00 vs $350.00. After 15 years float needles needed replacing. Stupid expensive, so chucked the old ones in the drill press, dressed 'em down til the wear groove was gone (brass), worked fine. Also bought a carb sync tool to balance the carbs- found out 3/16" i.d. clear pvc hose in the ear was more accurate. Did have a problem with the clutch throwout bearing- uneven wear, turned it upside down, that worked too. That's the total extent of problems during my ownership, if you don't count it's thirst for premium when you took it for a 'backroads beat-up' (highway cruising at 75mph gave 22mpg imperial).
Richard
Sorry that you had to depart from your 308. I'm facing the same dilemma now that I'm 65 with some serious lower back and legs problems. Getting in/out of my very low riding car is getting difficult. I fear the moment I'll have to sell my precious lil' car. Oh well, at least I fully enjoyed it for the last 32 years... Kudos, sir.
The cinematics on this channel are superb
true that
0:12 - 0:24 is the most stunning intro to a car video i have seen in a long time and the bridge shot is Hollywood levels of goodness...
Waking up to a fly yellow 308gtb video from petrolicious is about the best alarm clock in the world. the only thing better would be to wake up to a fly yellow 308gtb in my garage.
LOL
Making a classic Ferrari so it is again how it stock is amazing. This guy fully understands what you should do with such a car
Thumbs up for this cool owner
Drifting a 308 GTB, what a lad
yep, mad respect.
@TitanSilver354 Yeah definitely a powerslide
This guy is my idol.
Everything about the car is JUST SO PERFECT.
I think i have never seen a Ferrari actuall blend in into his environment that good.
Usually they totally stick out, often in a bad way, this fits like it belongs there. Wonderful.
Btw: Is it wrong to think this is one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever made when there are such other Masterpieces around from that Brand? I just love the stright forward 70s-80s look.
Very well done Chayanin, your Car definetly puts a smile on my face :)
It is the most aesthetically sorted design Ferrari ever implemented in a road car; this naturally includes 288 GTO.
No other Ferrari (which means pretty much no other car) has as well-resolved a balance between curves and straights, surfaces vs. vents, thin vs thick - basically perfect proportions.
275 GTB/4 or '84-'86Testarossa is/may be sexier...but not as perfect; certainly not as proportionally balanced as the 308.
I totally agree with u brother
I believe you meant Aston..anyway, sure - Although as far as design is concerned, rules are made to be broken lest progress be stifled. What was once state of the art, often settles into a status of mundane; whether by replication, imitation, convention etc. And on and on.
It's a rather paradoxical recognition at the core (e.g. "the more things change...")...and I could blather on for three more paragraphs but I'll spare us.... 308s, yo! :0)
I completely agree. The 308/328 and 288 GTO which are all based on the same Pininfarina design are among the best looking sports cars every made by anyone! For me It's the ultimate GT car design.
Agree but for the Testarossa. When it came out, it was stunning for it's extremes, both body and engine. But now, I find it ugly. Too wide, huge side intake slats, looks like an obese porn star ! A great design lasts forever. Look at a 1963 Corvette StingRay: oh my god! Still magnificent after so many years. Same with the 308 GTS, GTBs, GTO (!)and of course the Dino on witch all those series where based on, timeless designs.
I didn't like the 308 very much ever since I had one as a toy car. Always thought that it didn't look right... the front was too long... the wheels were weird looking... all that black trim... but this video changed everything!
It does look sooo much better in yellow! The stance is just right, the proportions are spot on. It just "clicked", and it all make sense now. This one is now my favorite Ferrari.
Congrats to the owner and Petrolicious for making this beautiful video.
This just proves that not every Ferrari should be red. Personally, I love their blue.
ดีใจที่ได้เห็นรถบ้านเราออกสู่สายตาคนทั่วโลกคับ
ไม่เคยคิดเลยว่าแชแนลนี้จะมีรถของคนไทยได้เข้าไปรวมอยู่ด้วย
เพราะรถทุกคันในแชแนลนี้มันถูกใช้งานจริงไม่ใช่เก็บไว้ดูเล่นเฉยๆ
ตอนได้ดูคลิปนี่ดีใจอย่างกับเป็นเจ้าของรถเองเลยคับ
เยี่ยมคับทั้งรถ ทั้งเจ้าของคับ
เป็นอะไรที่น่าภูมิใจมากครับ
Cinematics in this one are best yet. Wonderful film.
Those aerial shots, with the yellow 308 going across across the bridge. Perfection.
This was an absolute piece of art. I could really feel the passion of this man and relate. Petrolicious makes the best car films imho.
Every single frame on this video just gorgeous!!
7:03 that Paul Newman though
Max Ross worth more then the car )))
Was thinking the same thing...
damn this guy is so rich
I hit the pause button too when I spied that.
same here lol
I just can´t get tired of this story/video. What a Joy for Mr.Bebhakam.
This is how it should be. A regular driven Ferrari, driven not by a spoiled rich brat but a proper man who know his car. And a great view from Bangkok. I live in BKK for years but never experienced such a view.
Ohm Jarukom This guy has a 180 grand watch on his wrist... now don't tell me he isn't spoiled rich.
+Sir Alfred Powell. Yes he is rich but he doesn't ruin thing like all "brat" do.
Ohm Jarukom a brat is usually a child.
Sir Alfred Powell
A guy, rich or not, who puts so much work on the car he loves, understand and respect cannot be called a "spoiled brat". The man bought and restored himself & best friends, his child dream car ! Respect !
Marc René Yvon Indeed, I respect him for putting a tremendous ammount of effort into restoring a piece of automotive history but you can't deny that he is filthy rich.
Your videos make me so happy! And this is one of your best yet. What a genuine enthusiast - knows how to drive and enjoy his car! And now I'm in love with a Giallo 308...
Not only does this guy drive it, but he’s learned all about it and taken it apart and put it back together.
That‘s about as cool as it gets. This man truly appreciates what he has.
It’s also no surprise that he’s wearing a “Paul Newman Daytona.” (At 7:04)
Was truly delighted to turn on subtitles for this video. Such a great car and owner, it comes through well with the production quality.
Hear that people? He said driving this old Ferrari pedal to the metal is more fun than driving a powerful car. And I have no reason to doubt him. I worry for younger car enthusiasts...I don't think the current obsession with power and speed is good for car culture. Cars shouldn't bore you when you are going at highway speeds.
Driving can be fun at 60km/h if it's challenging enough. I honestly don't care for speed as much as I thought I did when I was a teenager.
Oh it's true, I have a 240Z and pushing it is so much more fun than a car with so much power you worry you will just overstep and boom. Unless you go to a track there isn't anywhere to use the power, safely. The speed limit on hwy1 feels quick in an old car.
Wonderful to see how enthusiastic the owner is about his pride and joy!
incredible looking car, much respect👌👌👌
It's so much better when you see an enthusiast that is so passionate that not only he works himself on the car (and with friends!), but also is able to drive it hard and enjoy it, rather than finish the project and just park it as a museum piece. Kudos for skillful driving too!
This video made my night. What a cool guy and a beautiful 308.
LOVED this!
Definitely one of the better clips I've seen in a while. Really nicely done.
Another amazing video. I like the owner's genuine passion for this car and big thumbs up for his decision to restore it to original factory specs. Yellow color suits it very well and it definitely looks fantastic in the streets of Bangkok.
The best scene is in the beginning when the cute lady crosses the street, just barely gets around the rear fender and doesn't pay any attention to the cool yellow 308.
One of the best movies of petrolicious. You SEE THE CAR and HEAR the car. But not only that, there's also room for artistic shots, music, an interview, building the car, a story, great great droneshots. It has everything. And on top of that; this a great car!
Those smiles are everything... From giving someone a hope to someone a dream❤
This guy is amazing, he appreciate the "art" of cars, he knows how to handle the piece of art, gently. And petrolicious, dope as always. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
That car is amazing
the first V8 from Ferrari
love the 308GTB
another great video! Love this guy and his passion and the video's of him working on the car with his friends are fantastic stuff!
Sexy car! Always loved yellow Ferraris! His crew got skills!! The click of the shifter gave me tingles. I could take any p.o.s. car and put a Ferrari gated shifter in it and be eternally content. Bravo Petrolicious! Another satisfying video!
2:25 What a shot!!! You folks are getting better and better!
Congrats
my favorit part too... :)
Beautiful video! ...and beautiful car! We love our Euro QV :) Congrats on all your hard work. Just amazing! Franny
This is one of my favorite videos from Petrolicious. Beautiful 308, love the yellow, and I absolutely love the fact that owner went through the trouble of repainting it and bringing it back to the original spec (Although maybe it needed to be repainted and reupholstered anyways, he didn't really talk about the condition he got it in). Nothing better than an old original car. Super cool owner, I like that he talked about how the first thing he does is buy the manual for the car and likes to actually study the car. And of course, beautiful cinematography as always.
The only thing I wish is that you guys had a second channel or something where you further talked about the cars. As in, you keep doing these awesome videos, but then have a second channel where you just casually talk and interview the person about the car and get into more specific stuff about it. I think that would be nice
Beautiful 308!!! Love that model!!!
Well DONE Chayanin!! Your Ferrari made me SMILE!! glad you 'restored' her back to the 'original' colour...& You've kept her Factory Spec!! Drive her EVERYDAY ......& ENJOY!!...
Lovely story. And nice conclusion about smiles.
Thank you for existing Petrolicious! :')
Simply love all the hard work that you put in and the way you cover a location specific car in their traditional language!
That car is perfect. Perfect yellow Monday car!
GORGEOUS. I was just getting into this car like a week ago. Pleased to see this uploaded.
i agree with what he said
but im thai O_O
You don't need subtitels to understand the feeling of the car.
Amazing I could watch a video of a guy speaking Thai for 8 minutes and not even be bothered by it. The car, the images alone sustained me.
Very nice video. Never seen such a beautiful car filming like this in Thailand before. I guess they filmed it on Sunday for severals weeks to get the best shot. Hope to see more classic car filming in Thailand.
For me this is one of your best videos, i'm very motivated right now to go and wrench on any of my paused projects, great guy and a perfect combo of narrative and photography...
What did it for me is the guy getting and studying the manuals prior to purchase. Passion. Good man Chayanin. Lovely restoration, beautiful 308 GTB. And thats an awesome bridge.
Petrolicious, great footage post 6:00.
No doubt Petrolicious has become my favorite automotive channel!
Quality work every single time. :)
Stunning videography ! Good job guys.
What an incredible car! Another great video! Thanks
It was the first Ferrari I ever saw as well. What a great video.
Work of art as usual. Both the car and this video.
It runs so beautifully! Great job 🙏🏼
It put a smile on my face to see him drive it like it was meant to be driven. 6:07
THIS VIDEO IS SWEET! I loved seeing that thing fly through the back roads oh my god
One of my favorite stories yet!
What a beautifully shot and edited video. Amazing car.
Oh wow! To see someone actually drive tail out in a classic Ferrari is really a treat!! I have a 951 Porsche with mods and I must say I have never taken a corner with the a$$ hanging out like he did!! Good show!! Great video!!!
The photography is superb. Love the sound of these beautiful machines too.
Loved the fact he went back to the original yellow instead of keeping the classic red and cream layout. Nice work Petrolicious, keep it up!
Great car , great man and great video good job guys
Definitely made me smile, thank you.
Fantastic. Love the drone shot of the bridge.
Beautiful as always!
Time has not aged this stunning car.
Brilliant stuff, what a guy!
That is a very nice 308. Love the giallo fly paint and the covered spotlights. Sounds great too!
Wow what a project. The results are stunning. Wish I could work on a project like that, but maybe some day. Great vid!
Great video.
Charming owner! More power to him he restored the car with his friends.
One of my favorite Ferrari design. The owner is awesome too, and i love this country. Stunning video as always. :)
that was a good episode, love the guy's attitude
I. LOVE. YOUR. VIDEOS. Petrolicious! What a brilliant job that you guys do, every single time. I love the authenticity of this video (namely that you kept the native tongue of the owner). And what a beautiful Ferrari. Keep up your incredible work, guys. :-)
Camera work is just awesome.
I love this video, just so nicely done :)
Much love for this Ferrari. Much respect for the owner. Great video.
Excellent video and congratulations to the owner and his friends who helped rebuild this car.
Great video!
True enthusiast! And flooring it too!
amazing editing and camera work !!! สุดยอดในที่สุดก็มีเรื่องราวของคนไทยบ้าง
Awesome car, lucky dude and a great video.
splendid video and owner, love the Ferrari drifts :)
Beautiful condition. Awesome restauration
It just blends in perfectly 👌
Amazing vid!
Beautiful cinematography
Another fabulous film from Petrolicious.. Mr Debhakam and I don't share a spoken language, but we do share an unspoken language, the language of cars - and Mr Debhakam is fluent. Big respect Mr D.
Amazing video ❤❤❤❤❤
That is the thing w BKK, expect the unexpected. I lived there for a few years and there are people passionate about old cars. I only understood a few words, but totally got the video. Another great from the Petrolious folks. Thanks ....
Oh my god. A car in Thailand with a standard exhaust. Also it must have working air con of he’s driving around Bangkok with the windows up. Simply amazing.
This made me smile, not only because of the car, which is gorgeous, BH it because of the spirit of the owner and his friends!!#drivetastefully
This is a great site, and showing cars world wide is good, keep it up Petrolicious Thanks.
I never paid any mind to this car the first time I saw it. I didn't think much of the 308, it didn't seem particularly fast or beautiful the first time but the more I look at it, and the faster and more complicated modern cars become, I can finally understand the beauty of a car like this.
stuning car ; work and passion ! respect to that team ;) and to that passion/ dedication ;)
that thing hauls. he rebuilt it with his friends. he drives it daily. the bucketlist
True passion
My favorite kind of story. Love this car. Looking forward to owning one.
Absolutely beautiful!