1985 Ferrari 308 GTSi - Buying Dream Car on eBay
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Growing up with a Ferrari 308 GTSi poster on his wall, Ervin Rodriguez of Cary, North Carolina, starts us off with what it feels like to finally be behind the wheel of Ferrari's most iconic car of the '80's.
Purchased from eBay, Ervin shares his nerve-racking experience. From finding the perfect example, winning the auction, and finally seeing his childhood dream show up in his driveway, you cannot but help to feel Ervin's emotional connection to achieving a 34-year long dream.
This interview touches the heart. It proves that we should always pursue our dreams. No matter how big they are, or how long you take to achieve them, you should never give up. Ervin didn't, and now he has his dream car, a gorgeous 1985 Ferrari 308 GTSi.
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For me it was the Testarossa.
@@TheNudnikNation that was a beautiful Ferrari. ❤️
There was this old poster entitled, "Decisions, Decision, Decisions". Written under a picture of the 3 cars you named. My dream is to have this car as well. I have 10 years until a reverse mortgage.
@@ricktheexplorer never give up on your dreams!
@@RealRidez Good Advice from a Ferrari owner. I will remember Thank You!
God how i can relate to this video!!! Magnum pi, growing in the 80ies, the posters in the bedroom, the childhood dream, the wait until you are almost 50, the terror of buying a Ferrari, the terror of owing a Ferrari, how every single sense of logic inside you tells you "do NOT do this", yet you follow your heart.... Great video, thank you for sharing!!! God bless you and your family
Sounds like Ervin’s story really resonated with you! Thanks for watching!
I am finding this video November 2022, what a wonderful honest and genuine story. I hope you still have your car and that you enjoy it for many years to come. Thank you for sharing the story of your special journey with us.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Wally! We are glad you enjoyed our feature and hope you love other videos on the channel. Appreciate all your support!
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Thanks for telling my story and featuring my special car. I insist these episodes should be on the Motor Trend channel!
It was our pleasure. You have a beautiful and inspiring story. As for MotorTrend… that just may be my 34-year long dream 😉😆
@Natasha Romanoff thanks for your kind comments and for being a follower! When are you looking to add the 308 to the family?
@Natasha Romanoff Merlin out of Atlanta? They have some beautiful cars. I visit their site and RK Motors more than I should 😇
Congratulations Ervin! You deserve this icon of a car.
Congratulations Ervin! You deserve this icon of a car.
Thank you for watching and for your support John! Glad you enjoyed the feature.
Great story & an awesome car! Magnum PI was one of my idols as a kid.
Very happy you finally got your dream car. That became my dream car when I was 8 years old, watching ‘Magnum P.I.’ at my grandma’s house during my parent’s divorce. ‘83 QV US spec is my first choice. I had two 308 posters + one Testarossa spyder on my bedroom wall as a kid, along with 3 Revell ‘Magnum P.I.’ Ferrari kits; one still new in the box. 👍🇮🇹
Very humble Ferrari owner
we’ll deserved😃
Glad you enjoyed our video. Thanks for watching!
Nicely put together and a great story on an epic car.
Thanks buddy! Truly appreciate your support ✊
I'm watching this in June 2024, so hope Ervin's parents have visited him since covid times and have enjoyed his beautiful 308 with him! Love Ervin's story - it's pretty much the same as mine, having bought my 328 in my early 50s. I adore the cars of this era which we grew up admiring as young lads - to my mind they are fascinating in their style, some of their idiosyncrasies, the sounds they make, and the raw driving experience that was dialled out of cars since the 90s. I wish Ervin was local to meet for drives and chats, but as I'm in the UK it's not possible. Keep on enjoying your 308 Ervin if you read this! 😀
I found one when I was a kid, and I fell in love with it. It was a '79. The last carbureted 308. Red/Saddle. This was in 1983 and it was 5k for a tune-up in L.A. Everyone traded-up just before the major tune-up mileage. You had to drop the whole Power-pack out the back. Engine, trans and rear end. My dad scared me away from it, so I bought a Vette instead. Then a neighbor comes by and introduces himself. He has a warehouse full of Ferrari parts, and all the tools and manuals! He told me I messed up not buying it, and he was not wrong.
Great story! This has inspired me to start saving for my dream car as well. I'm 42 years old, and I've made it my goal and set out a plan to save for an early 90's Acura NSX or Ferrari 308, so I can purchase one when I'm 50 just like Ervin. I'm a school teacher, so I'm not loaded, but with a side-gig, patience, and time I believe I can do this!
I have the twin (1985 Ferrari 308 QV same interior/exterior) that I told my Mom I would buy when I showed it to her in the Buyer's Guide when I was a kid (which I still have). I loved Magnum PI and had the 308 Revell Magnum Model on my shelf the I put together. I loved how I could raise the lights on that model too. I achieved my goal and bought it in 2006. It is a 100 pt concours show car with many awards. I love it! Thank you for sharing this video.
Beautiful story, thanks for sharing! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and Ervin’s story. While it’s our only 308 on the channel, I hope you enjoy the other cars and stories we have. My best to you and your 308. Glad you are living your dream.
That car is why I became a loyal fan of watching Magnum P.I.
You got a great example and you're very fortunate to have found such a beautiful car. Congratulations-your patience paid off!
It is good you didn't wait too long. I did wait too long, now I can easily afford a Ferrari but I have health issues that would be problematic in safely driving a sprots car as it is built for.
Yes, most examples seem to have tan leather interiors, I remember decades ago seeing a 308 GTS at a foreign car repair and sales shop. It was white with a red leather interior-I really wanted that car, have never seen another like that.
The Ferrari of my dreams is the BB512 Boxer. Living in Ohio I have only seen about three of them all these years-I'm 67.
Saw lots of different models when I vacationed in California.
I’m glad you enjoyed Ervin’s story. So sorry to hear about your health issues. Hopefully you’ll find yourself in your BB512 in the near future!
I totally relate to your story. You have a beautiful car in a great color combination. The 308 is a great looking car no doubt. My poster car was the Ferrari 512BB. I still strive for an analogue era Ferrari. Congratulations on all of your achievements!
Great car and awesome story! Would love to drive around the island in a beautiful car like that!
Thanks buddy! Oh and, I’m coming with you! 😁
Congratulations! Great story!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Be sure to check out the channel for more great cars and stories 😉
Thanks Ervin! Your video was great to watch. I came late to the 308. My mother would not have allowed posters to hang on my walls when I was in my teens in the 70s, though I did have a bulletin board. But if she did they probably would've been American cars. Thoughout the 1980s, while in my 20s, I worked the overnight shift and did not watch evening television so missed Magnum P.I. Of course I was aware of the program. I am making up for it now by seeing it in re-runs and have fallen in love with the 308. Over the years I have not had anything special regarding vehicles. At 20 I got a new 1979 Trans Am. Those years were not kind to 'muscle' vehicles; the American muscle years were thought to be over with forever. I still have the TA, though it is not runing. At my age now I've been thinking a lot about older Porsches but the 308 has caught my eye. Thanks for sharing your passion and your family story.
Thanks for sharing your story, Daniel. Hopefully the Trans Am will see another day on the open road and share a space within your garage next to a beautiful Porsche or the 308. I hope you enjoy the other interviews on the channel. Thanks for watching.
Hi, first sorry for my English.
You à lucky man. I'm very happy for you. Ride a long long time. God bless your family. From a man in Europe 🇧🇪
Thank you, Dominique. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope you enjoy our other amazing stories. Be blessed. 🙏
What a gorgeous machine, i can't imagine the feeling of buying a Ferrari on eBay 🥵
I think the anxiety would kill me. 😬
What a great story. I've always loved that car is the closest thing that looks like a 288 gto. Very inspiring story.
Enjoyed watching your video that's a beautiful 308
Thats amazing, so very happy for you!
Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate the support!
@@RealRidez it's a great example of you working hard to achieve your dreams. Same here I decided to do better in my career studied up, got certified in Cisco and I got a new job and bought my Cayman right before the pandemic. Study learning skills to make yourself valuable.
@@ThatCaymanGuy agree and congrats 💪💪 I hope you enjoy some of the other stories we have, especially the Porsche 928 and Monte Carlo videos; both are about achieving your dreams.
Beautiful car sir!
awesome video! awesome car! awesome man!!
Im happy for you brother this is what life is about , work hard and raise a good family and also able to enjoy the good things in life.
My life similar as you but instead of Ferrari I drive 911.
Beautiful car. One of the best best Ferrari's
Sounds very nice v8 quattrovalvole engine. 308 the most beautiful Ferrari
308 is a legend ✊ Thanks for watching!
308 is a legend ✊ Thanks for watching!
Really nice story ; really nice person ; bellissima Ferrari ❤
Thank you 🙏 So glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you like our other stories as well.
what a beauty
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Wait till you upgrade to 300-500k cars .. you think you ha e issues now .. LOL
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Super coool
Thank you!
N'IMPORTE QUOI ?
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Great looking car, but lacks performance. 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Why cant you see your parents now with Covid Slowing down?
Thanks for watching! Hopefully now he can. At the time of filming everything was still shut down.
@@RealRidez fantastic. I’m in Raleigh so very happy to see this video.
@@christopherdoran3608 lots of great stories from the Raleigh area on here. I hope you have a chance to enjoy some of them!
Video has a lot of talking and zero ferrari sound 😢
Wow that’s all I can say awesome crazy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍thank you for sharing your car with.
Thank you, Robert! So glad you enjoyed Ervin’s story. I hope you enjoy other’s on the channel as well. I appreciate your support! 🙏🙏