I owned an 85' 308gts QV about 10 years ago. I regret selling it, since then the value has more than doubled and it was such a fun car. The neighbor kids would yell "Magnum PI" whenever I drove by. People stopped me everywhere to photograph the car or to ask for rides. (which I always gave them). It was 5 years of joy. I consider it automotive art. Beautiful design.
The 308 was the first Ferrari I ever laid eyes on and my jaw dropped to the floor. It was so amazing and beautiful. I think it was either '79 or '80. I don't even know what the name was or how to pronounce. The following weekend I told my parents to drive by the dealership which I stumbled upon to show them the car. To this day I still think the 308 and it's variants is one of the most beautiful Ferrari design ever. The only reason the price hasn't gone crazy is due to the huge number being built and it's not a outrageously impressive performance car.
I agree. Very, very underrated body style. The 288 GTO, for example, is one of the most beautiful mid-rear engined Ferrari I've ever seen, and this body style isn't far off.
it may not compete with modern cars as far as performance and power specs are concerned but to me, it is one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made. timeless lines that just oozes sexiness. and major points for being so period low tech
Also available in Europe was the 208GTB/GTS; a turbocharged 1996cc V8. As well from 1983, Ferrari offered the Mondial 8 in the quattrovalvole configuration. John Pogson has a wonderful video on this car (and a little lecture about haters, too!) Thanks for this video. I'm 50 now and have been tracking all things Ferrari from the 308 to the early 90's with the F355 and 456 models. It's nice to see it objectively broken down and discussed in its original configuration.
Hello Colleen. 🙂 First at all thank you very much for sharing these beautiful cars with us.👍 But I have to correct you; sorry. The Swiss is located in Europe, yes. But they are not part of the European Union; in fact the Swiss is "neutral" and they do their own stuff. For example the emission and safety standards are different; compared to the other european countries. That affects for e.g. the technical / mechanical specifications of the "Swiss" cars. And therefore the so called "European Version" is not exactly the same like the "Swiss Version". You can check this by decoding the VIN. The engine numbers for the swiss (and swedish) version and for the european version are different, because they are different engines with different horse power. At least for newer Ferraris. For a better understanding I could say: The swiss and the swedish versions came with the european body (no side markers and no heavy bumpers) but with the power reduced north american engine. I don't know the engine of this 308 in this video; but it is a swiss version and could have less HP than the european version. Maybe. I say this, because many american buyers think they will get the european version (full hp) when buying a swiss car, because they don't know the differences. Please don't get my criticism wrong. I think we all can learn every single day. 👍 Engine Type (F106) / Remarks - F106B040 / US version - F106A021 / Euro version (wet sump), only used on a few late UK versions. - F106A / Euro version (dry sump), only used on a few late UK versions. - F106 / AUS version. Although listed in official documents, it was never used. - F106B / Euro version - F106D / Italian version - F105A / Euro version - F105A040 / US version (1983, 230 HP) - F105E040 / US version (1984-1985, 235 HP) - F106B040 / Australian version - F105A024 / Australian version - F105C / Euro version - F105C040 / US version - F106N / Italian version - F105C046 / Swiss & Swedish version (1987-1989 with catalyst)
9:32 Transformers Generation 1 Decepticon Stunticon Combiner team Wildrider was a 308 GTBi QV in dark silver or gunmetal gray and maroon. Hood vents, partial side window louvers, and rear vents behind the engine cover power dome.
Well done. Another excellent review. Takes me down memory lane. Lol my mom met Tom when they went to Hawaii on vacation. I still have the photo of her with him on set. To me this model is a timeless beauty.
Excellent content and coverage of the 308. Love the fact that you loved the car without all the bells/whistles of today's cars. I believe what makes cars of that era very driver friendly. Well done!
Just beautiful, and sounds a lot better on that non-standard exhaust. But then the original Ansa had probably rotted out while the first owner spent 40 years watching this lovely thing degrade. How sad! I really hope the next owner actually drives and enjoys it rather than protecting his investment. If he does, a set of 16" wheels and tyres would be a cheap investment to replace those metric-sized TRXs which are not only not very good tyres my modern standards but also hideously expensive to source from Michelin. Can always keep the TRXs for concours outings!
Thanks once again for another informative video (especially during Covid when we are trapped in our homes). I look forward one safe day to visit your shop and let your team assist me in finding a gem. Keep up the great work.
Hi Colleen - love you, but the 308 was most certainly NOT in the 1976 Gumball Rally movie; that was a 365 GTB/4 Spyder that was racing against the Cobra. But that Daytona Spyder definitely inspired some subsequent 308 sales!
Great Video .. I never liked the Body flex I saw on my 308 with the top off , between that and the HI cost of Maint. is why I sold mine .. But the Best driving experience you could have ...Pretty car .. but the Hard top has prettier lines .. Most owners don't know you need to do the Maint. ever tho you don't drive the car very much .. to keep the value and have the car worked on By a Ferrari tech .. these are things the dealership will not tell you when you by your first ferrari .. well in the 80's they did not tell me when I got mine ..Your lucky you grew up around these cars " Keep Up the Good work" thanks
Its my dream car also, I watched Magnum PI when I was a kid too. A few years ago I discovered these cars horrible flaw, the Bosch K-Jetronic CIS Injection system, which makes them much underpowered. It just sprays fuel continuously in the inlet manifold and that too at a wrong angle. I guess the engines could make well above 300hp with a standalone ECU with electronic injectors and distributor-less ignition. I also read somewhere that the tire spinning on the grass at the beginning of each Magnum PI was so because the engine was underpowered! It could not do a proper burn-out on asphalt! Anyways I like the car aesthetics and body styling. It does have double wishbone suspension all around making it good at handling around the corners.
@@FerrarisOnline I knew it, I got too many bikes, my KTM 525 super Moto is awesome, I think people would like to see ride the KTM in battle!! 👍 Good luck with the voting, it’s close! 🤦♂️ 🇬🇧 😊
My motorcycles is 200hp this shows u had bad the 1970’s cars were and if I remember the farrari was super expensive back then equivalent to 80-110k then the maintenance again double that over 5-10 years if used.
@@FerrarisOnline thanks. you guys should let me work for you....just kidding, I won’t bother you about that anymore, had to make a comment in jest though while you’re so open to suggestion :D
@@FerrarisOnline Yes, I had a Lotus that was a garden ornament for over 10 years without too much problem. But an MGA door panel took a nasty dent from a careless knee just after an expensive restoration and was difficult to correct.
I saw that too. Not. a smart move. And speaking of moves I've never seen someone move so awkwardly with their body and hands. Not sure what's up with that??!!
Hard to beat the shape of the 308, absolutely beautiful, but dare I say it, I have never liked the sound of it. The sound does not match the looks for me. Like seeing a beautiful woman , that talks like Lois Griffin :(
Not a good review …….need specs not boxes with check marks ……many other reviews on Ferrari cars more detailed and responsive to needs of buyers …..very amateurish
The Ferrari 308 - quite possibly the greatest car design ever.
Agreed.
Yes its perfect
I owned an 85' 308gts QV about 10 years ago. I regret selling it, since then the value has more than doubled and it was such a fun car. The neighbor kids would yell "Magnum PI" whenever I drove by. People stopped me everywhere to photograph the car or to ask for rides. (which I always gave them). It was 5 years of joy. I consider it automotive art. Beautiful design.
The 308 was the first Ferrari I ever laid eyes on and my jaw dropped to the floor. It was so amazing and beautiful. I think it was either '79 or '80. I don't even know what the name was or how to pronounce. The following weekend I told my parents to drive by the dealership which I stumbled upon to show them the car.
To this day I still think the 308 and it's variants is one of the most beautiful Ferrari design ever. The only reason the price hasn't gone crazy is due to the huge number being built and it's not a outrageously impressive performance car.
I love when you do videos on the 308/328 models. The most beautiful body style ever made in my opinion. Thank you.
I agree. Very, very underrated body style. The 288 GTO, for example, is one of the most beautiful mid-rear engined Ferrari I've ever seen, and this body style isn't far off.
Iconic shape (308, 328 and the incredible 288 GTO) and one of the prettiest Ferraris ever. Another excellent vid. Thanks!
Grace Kelly rendered in sheet metal. Beautiful and so classy.
it may not compete with modern cars as far as performance and power specs are concerned but to me, it is one of the most beautiful automobiles ever made. timeless lines that just oozes sexiness. and major points for being so period low tech
Sure I'm just sitting here minding my own business and your video of one of the most beautiful cars in the world pops up ❤
Also available in Europe was the 208GTB/GTS; a turbocharged 1996cc V8. As well from 1983, Ferrari offered the Mondial 8 in the quattrovalvole configuration. John Pogson has a wonderful video on this car (and a little lecture about haters, too!) Thanks for this video. I'm 50 now and have been tracking all things Ferrari from the 308 to the early 90's with the F355 and 456 models. It's nice to see it objectively broken down and discussed in its original configuration.
Thanks! Did you track serial #s?
@@FerrarisOnline I don't keep a listing, but I have tracked numbers before. Research is my love.
Magnum PI the Robin ( is where I fell in love with Ferrari that 308 is sublime .
Great cars. I had had a memorable weekend in Scotland about 20 years ago in a 308QV.
Hello Colleen. 🙂
First at all thank you very much for sharing these beautiful cars with us.👍
But I have to correct you; sorry.
The Swiss is located in Europe, yes. But they are not part of the European Union; in fact the Swiss is "neutral" and they do their own stuff. For example the emission and safety standards are different; compared to the other european countries.
That affects for e.g. the technical / mechanical specifications of the "Swiss" cars. And therefore the so called "European Version" is not exactly the same like the "Swiss Version". You can check this by decoding the VIN.
The engine numbers for the swiss (and swedish) version and for the european version are different, because they are different engines with different horse power. At least for newer Ferraris.
For a better understanding I could say: The swiss and the swedish versions came with the european body (no side markers and no heavy bumpers) but with the power reduced north american engine.
I don't know the engine of this 308 in this video; but it is a swiss version and could have less HP than the european version. Maybe.
I say this, because many american buyers think they will get the european version (full hp) when buying a swiss car, because they don't know the differences.
Please don't get my criticism wrong. I think we all can learn every single day. 👍
Engine Type (F106) / Remarks
- F106B040 / US version
- F106A021 / Euro version (wet sump), only used on a few late UK versions.
- F106A / Euro version (dry sump), only used on a few late UK versions.
- F106 / AUS version. Although listed in official documents, it was never used.
- F106B / Euro version
- F106D / Italian version
- F105A / Euro version
- F105A040 / US version (1983, 230 HP)
- F105E040 / US version (1984-1985, 235 HP)
- F106B040 / Australian version
- F105A024 / Australian version
- F105C / Euro version
- F105C040 / US version
- F106N / Italian version
- F105C046 / Swiss & Swedish version (1987-1989 with catalyst)
9:32 Transformers Generation 1 Decepticon Stunticon Combiner team Wildrider was a 308 GTBi QV in dark silver or gunmetal gray and maroon. Hood vents, partial side window louvers, and rear vents behind the engine cover power dome.
Well done. Another excellent review. Takes me down memory lane. Lol my mom met Tom when they went to Hawaii on vacation. I still have the photo of her with him on set. To me this model is a timeless beauty.
THANK YOU for this Info. Great to hear more about 308/328's. Learning more every video from you.
Hey Colleen - that's the style - yellow jacket and black trousers - classy, elegant and stylish - like the 308QV (!)
Excellent content and coverage of the 308. Love the fact that you loved the car without all the bells/whistles of today's cars. I believe what makes cars of that era very driver friendly. Well done!
The 308 GTS is one of the most beautiful Ferraris stunning condition great video as always.PS. You look so beautiful in that mustard color !
Thanks!
@@FerrarisOnlinebeautiful car
Just beautiful, and sounds a lot better on that non-standard exhaust. But then the original Ansa had probably rotted out while the first owner spent 40 years watching this lovely thing degrade. How sad! I really hope the next owner actually drives and enjoys it rather than protecting his investment. If he does, a set of 16" wheels and tyres would be a cheap investment to replace those metric-sized TRXs which are not only not very good tyres my modern standards but also hideously expensive to source from Michelin. Can always keep the TRXs for concours outings!
In my eyes this is the perfect 308! Thanks for sharing :-)
Great video & detailed overview. That jacket you’re wearing is sublime.
I do not recall a 308 in "The Gumball Rally". But, there was a Daytona Spyder.
Thanks once again for another informative video (especially during Covid when we are trapped in our homes). I look forward one safe day to visit your shop and let your team assist me in finding a gem. Keep up the great work.
Thanks. Cant wait to help you find your dream car!
Love your Gold jacket. Definitely Elvis style!! 😎
Became fond of this model when I 1st watched.....
Against All Odds (1984)
Hi Colleen - love you, but the 308 was most certainly NOT in the 1976 Gumball Rally movie; that was a 365 GTB/4 Spyder that was racing against the Cobra. But that Daytona Spyder definitely inspired some subsequent 308 sales!
Great Video .. I never liked the Body flex I saw on my 308 with the top off , between that and the HI cost of Maint. is why I sold mine .. But the Best driving experience you could have ...Pretty car .. but the Hard top has prettier lines .. Most owners don't know you need to do the Maint. ever tho you don't drive the car very much .. to keep the value and have the car worked on By a Ferrari tech .. these are things the dealership will not tell you when you by your first ferrari .. well in the 80's they did not tell me when I got mine ..Your lucky you grew up around these cars " Keep Up the Good work" thanks
Some day ...I'd love to get one .
Excellent video ! , and the jacket goes great with it too.
Thank you. great review!! please do more. many more. best Ferrari review I've seen in a long while. subscribed!
Iconic Ferrari. Beautiful car
First up, everyone one aged 50 to 57 now, would have this as their first dream & car !
Lamborghini Countach including
Yep magnum PI. Also had the topless bird on the silver Countach poster. Always wanted the Ferrari though.
Dino for me. Then this (I watched Magnum too) then the F40.
Its my dream car also, I watched Magnum PI when I was a kid too. A few years ago I discovered these cars horrible flaw, the Bosch K-Jetronic CIS Injection system, which makes them much underpowered. It just sprays fuel continuously in the inlet manifold and that too at a wrong angle. I guess the engines could make well above 300hp with a standalone ECU with electronic injectors and distributor-less ignition. I also read somewhere that the tire spinning on the grass at the beginning of each Magnum PI was so because the engine was underpowered! It could not do a proper burn-out on asphalt! Anyways I like the car aesthetics and body styling. It does have double wishbone suspension all around making it good at handling around the corners.
Another great video! I always learn something new.
Ferrari should commercialize a revival of the 308, it's not just the new model that's great.
Ive seen only one of these before and it is honestly better than newwer Ferrari's
Really Enjoyed your video. Well done! Looking forward to more! Thanks!
Wow, really nice example, that is the 308 to have if you're going to have one!! Nice video as always, looking forward to the next one...
This is style! 😎
You sold me! (Almost haha). Would love a longer driving video, that exhaust note is 🔥
Great description of a great car
You get the most amazing cars. I love what you find. It's just I wonder how much they are? I'm thinking it's beyond me.....
always ask to see the receipts from jiffy lube for oil changes and pep boys for maintenance on a ferrari you purchase
Absolutely beautiful; what a stunning example. If only it was blue I'd be getting the next flight over to see you!
I have a personal love for blue cars too! Both my isetta and 1930 bmw are blue lol
@@FerrarisOnline beautiful car
@@FerrarisOnline your videos are amazing
Thanks!
@@FerrarisOnline your welcome
All time fave.
Amazing Video! Nice job.
I've always wanted a 308, but like Tom Selleck I'm too big(6-5, 227 lbs.) for that dainty interior.
That paint looks amazing!
Don’t tell me you ride a KTM dirt bike as well?!! 👍
Yep!
@@FerrarisOnline I knew it, I got too many bikes, my KTM 525 super Moto is awesome, I think people would like to see ride the KTM in battle!! 👍 Good luck with the voting, it’s close! 🤦♂️ 🇬🇧 😊
Well done!
Thanks!
That rear luggage compartment was designed to keep take-out pizza warm.
beautiful.....more Ferrari please
There will be more!
@@FerrarisOnline cool
Beautiful car
Awesome video.
My motorcycles is 200hp this shows u had bad the 1970’s cars were and if I remember the farrari was super expensive back then equivalent to 80-110k then the maintenance again double that over 5-10 years if used.
new tires... gonna by this one
For the design, the bladed air outlet located on the front hood should be black.
On U.S. models the vents are anodized black, on Euro models they were painted body color.
Don't forget the Dino 246
I really wanted to see inside the front hood, but you failed to show us that part. Jeez!
You have lovely hair..! Nice video..!!
Your website shows two major services within a year?! I am confused.
yes, one of the services took care of items like the clutch while the
other was a cambelt service.
You should do an LFA video
Next time we get one in, i will. :)
@@FerrarisOnline thanks. you guys should let me work for you....just kidding, I won’t bother you about that anymore, had to make a comment in jest though while you’re so open to suggestion :D
Nice 👍
Every time I see one of these, I think of Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr drunk in it...
That doesn't look to me to be Rosso Corsa. What color was it painted?
Rosso Corsa....
What car is that on the background? The red one?
De Tomaso 👍😎pantera
Beautiful Car. Year?
1984 She mentions that it has been owned by the same owner for 46 years (but I think she meant to say 36 years)
What marcel said.... yeah 36 years. It was to early to be doing math 😆
are your sales videos centralized in the united states?
We deal with cars all over the world, we are based in the united states.
@@FerrarisOnline ok merci beaucoup de m'avoir répondu .
Over 40 years with only 10000 miles. What a waste of money. If I spend money on anything, I would use it as it was meant to be used.
Slams the door closed with her knee, then sets the roof edge on the floor..... the hair stood up on the back of my neck.
Roof edge is on my foot.... as far as closing the door. No 308s were harmed in the making of this film.
x beautiful
Hey people. Sorry but QV is an Alfa Romeo original name. If you have a Ferrari Quattrovalvole, please don't call it Ferrari QV.
I cringed when she closed the door.
Me too🤭
I'm here from tictok
Sweet! Glad you made it hope you enjoy the videos!
The Chevette of Ferraris
36 YRS
It is not good practice to close a car door of this quality with your knee (6.45). You can easily put a very expensive dent in the door skin.
You should see the 333SP we used as a slide as kids. Not a scratch on it. Pretty nice jungle gym.
@@FerrarisOnline Yes, I had a Lotus that was a garden ornament for over 10 years without too much problem. But an MGA door panel took a nasty dent from a careless knee just after an expensive restoration and was difficult to correct.
Every door being closed with the knee from now on.
I saw that too. Not. a smart move. And speaking of moves I've never seen someone move so awkwardly with their body and hands. Not sure what's up with that??!!
Bellissima
Also with US spec (uglier than Eu) 😘
It's only a horror story if you aren't mechanically inclined...
No it's not, were you getting your information from🤔
Hard to beat the shape of the 308, absolutely beautiful, but dare I say it, I have never liked the sound of it. The sound does not match the looks for me. Like seeing a beautiful woman , that talks like Lois Griffin :(
🇵🇷😷
Un cesso di macchina una carretta meccanica
Not a good review …….need specs not boxes with check marks ……many other reviews on Ferrari cars more detailed and responsive to needs of buyers …..very amateurish
I take it you never looked at the website. 😆
What a waste, why have a car you don't drive?
..tan interior😑😑😳😳🤢🤢🤮🤮
Why is there a woman here?
Because she knows more about cars and driving them than you. 😉
@@FerrarisOnline haha, yes she does. She did fine and I enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking my comment with a bit of humor.