Hello Ferrari Life members......

quarryman · 01-20-2012, 08:55 AM

I’m looking forward to learning from the abundance of knowledge on here. Images are of my 1978 308GT4, Rosso Chiaro, 31,642 miles (as of today) and a sunroof, for those 5 weeks a year in England!

champagne612 · 01-20-2012, 09:04 AM

Welcome to FLife

Ferrari looks brand new!

Enjoy the place - looking forward to another active member and an owner to boot

Barry · 01-20-2012, 09:07 AM

Welcome to Ferrari Life Quarryman.
Beautiful 308 GT4. The close up wheel shot looks like its straight out of the showroom.

tazandjan · 01-20-2012, 09:10 AM

QM- Welcome to Ferrari Life. That is a beautiful GT4 and Doug is correct, she looks brand new. Sounds like a very late car as a 78. I see you have XWXs on her, too, which really makes 60s and 70s vintage cars feel correct. Luckily, they are a lot longer lasting than the ones I had in the 70s. Look forward to hearing how you found her and some driving impressions.

champagne612 · 01-20-2012, 09:21 AM

XWX?

We have one of those in our club - original owner.

Very cool car - sound it makes is amazing but not sure if it's stock.

tazandjan · 01-20-2012, 09:29 AM

Doug- His tires are Michelin XWXs, the standard tire on the 60s and 70s Porsche 911S, Dino, Daytona, and GTC4.

quarryman · 01-20-2012, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the comments, it’s been well looked after over the years and whilst it’s in my care, I will do the same for the next owner. It comes with every bit of paper work, tools, window crank, special plug is dash light, all those great extras that are often lost.

And yes it is a late car for 1978 and was originally sold 29th March 1979 by Maranello in the UK.

Like most of the V8's and GT4's once the engine and gear box oil is warm it goes a treat.

champagne612 · 01-20-2012, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Doug- His tires are Michelin XWXs, the standard tire on the 60s and 70s Porsche 911S, Dino, Daytona, and GTC4.

Got it ... kinda obvious

Andrew · 01-20-2012, 09:41 AM

Welcome to Ferrari Life. Have to agree with Doug's first comment, your car and interior look perfect.

Boxer · 01-20-2012, 09:44 AM

Looks very similar to rmd's 308 GT4. Think he is based in the same general area.

quarryman · 01-20-2012, 10:01 AM

Yes your right, there very close in chassis number and registration plate, except he has the bigger wheels. I met him at a clubscuderia meet a few weeks back, hes a great guy and had his for 7 years if I recall, testament to the car I think.

One thing we did notice when our cars were side by side was that on the back part of his roof he has two cut outs with a drilled or mesh backing like air vents.

Anyone any ideas why some GT4s had this and others didnt?

Barry · 01-20-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quarryman

One thing we did notice when our cars were side by side was that on the back part of his roof he has two cut outs with a drilled or mesh backing like air vents.

Anyone any ideas why some GT4s had this and others didnt?

Funny you should mention that. My GT4 has the same 2 cut outs as well (it's a 1977 model) and I have on occassion wondered what they were....

tazandjan · 01-20-2012, 12:00 PM

QM- I note you have the 7 1/2" wheels that were optional on the GTB/S. I was not sure whether those were optional or standard on the 78 GT4. Early cars had 6 1/2" wheels.

360 Modena · 01-20-2012, 12:24 PM

Beautiful car. Welcome to Ferrari Life.

Only five weeks of good weather to use the sunroof in the UK? Surely you jest.

Perhaps you and the car need to relocate to Arizona in the US.

Boxer · 01-20-2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

Funny you should mention that. My GT4 has the same 2 cut outs as well (it's a 1977 model) and I have on occassion wondered what they were....

slight difference between model years?

quarryman · 01-20-2012, 01:39 PM

Terry, These wheels we're an optional extra in 1978/79 and one that the original client specified. I've got a period price list from 1st of January 79 and the wide wheels were £326.43 including VAT. He also ordered the sunroof too at £437.60.

And I am now looking at every roof shot of a GT4!!

ALEX A · 01-20-2012, 03:19 PM

Congrats and welcome to the site. nice car. My first ferrari was a 308 GT4 , red with black boxer trim. If you need any help, please free to ask or email me.
Alex.

tazandjan · 01-20-2012, 07:14 PM

QM- Thanks, that adds another piece to the puzzle Barry and I were pondering. Does your pricelist also show the 16" wheels that were optional on the GTB/S at the same time? My 78 GTS came with those wheels. I have seen them on late GT4s.

355dreamer · 01-20-2012, 08:00 PM

Thanks for sharing. I am really starting to love the GT4s

quarryman · 01-21-2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

QM- Thanks, that adds another piece to the puzzle Barry and I were pondering. Does your pricelist also show the 16" wheels that were optional on the GTB/S at the same time? My 78 GTS came with those wheels. I have seen them on late GT4s.

Yes Terry it does list those 16" wheels that were optional for the 78/79 GTS, with Pirelli for the rubber. £1200 the set..... ouch!!!!
Drop me a PM with your email and I will send you a scan of it if you want.
Cheers
Paul

01-20-2012, 08:55 AM	#1
quarryman Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent, England Ferrari Life Posts: 23	Hello Ferrari Life members...... I’m looking forward to learning from the abundance of knowledge on here. Images are of my 1978 308GT4, Rosso Chiaro, 31,642 miles (as of today) and a sunroof, for those 5 weeks a year in England! Attached Images

01-20-2012, 09:07 AM	#3
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Welcome to Ferrari Life Quarryman. Beautiful 308 GT4. The close up wheel shot looks like its straight out of the showroom. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

01-20-2012, 09:10 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	QM- Welcome to Ferrari Life. That is a beautiful GT4 and Doug is correct, she looks brand new. Sounds like a very late car as a 78. I see you have XWXs on her, too, which really makes 60s and 70s vintage cars feel correct. Luckily, they are a lot longer lasting than the ones I had in the 70s. Look forward to hearing how you found her and some driving impressions. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-20-2012, 09:29 AM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Doug- His tires are Michelin XWXs, the standard tire on the 60s and 70s Porsche 911S, Dino, Daytona, and GTC4. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-20-2012, 09:30 AM	#7
quarryman Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent, England Ferrari Life Posts: 23	thanks Thanks for the comments, it’s been well looked after over the years and whilst it’s in my care, I will do the same for the next owner. It comes with every bit of paper work, tools, window crank, special plug is dash light, all those great extras that are often lost. And yes it is a late car for 1978 and was originally sold 29th March 1979 by Maranello in the UK. Like most of the V8's and GT4's once the engine and gear box oil is warm it goes a treat.

01-20-2012, 09:04 AM	#2
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	Welcome to FLife Ferrari looks brand new! Enjoy the place - looking forward to another active member and an owner to boot

01-20-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	XWX? We have one of those in our club - original owner. Very cool car - sound it makes is amazing but not sure if it's stock.

01-20-2012, 09:41 AM	#9
Andrew Administrator Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francisco Ferrari Life Posts: 6,187 Name: Andrew	Welcome to Ferrari Life. Have to agree with Doug's first comment, your car and interior look perfect. AvidSquare \| Drivers Network

01-20-2012, 09:44 AM	#10
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,781	Looks very similar to rmd's 308 GT4. Think he is based in the same general area. Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

01-20-2012, 10:01 AM	#11
quarryman Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent, England Ferrari Life Posts: 23	Yes your right, there very close in chassis number and registration plate, except he has the bigger wheels. I met him at a clubscuderia meet a few weeks back, hes a great guy and had his for 7 years if I recall, testament to the car I think. One thing we did notice when our cars were side by side was that on the back part of his roof he has two cut outs with a drilled or mesh backing like air vents. Anyone any ideas why some GT4s had this and others didnt?

01-20-2012, 12:00 PM	#13
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	QM- I note you have the 7 1/2" wheels that were optional on the GTB/S. I was not sure whether those were optional or standard on the 78 GT4. Early cars had 6 1/2" wheels. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day. Last edited by tazandjan; 01-20-2012 at 07:09 PM.

01-20-2012, 12:24 PM	#14
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	Beautiful car. Welcome to Ferrari Life. Only five weeks of good weather to use the sunroof in the UK? Surely you jest. Perhaps you and the car need to relocate to Arizona in the US. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

01-20-2012, 01:39 PM	#16
quarryman Owner Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kent, England Ferrari Life Posts: 23	Terry, These wheels we're an optional extra in 1978/79 and one that the original client specified. I've got a period price list from 1st of January 79 and the wide wheels were £326.43 including VAT. He also ordered the sunroof too at £437.60. And I am now looking at every roof shot of a GT4!!

01-20-2012, 03:19 PM	#17
ALEX A Sponsor Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ONTARIO Ferrari Life Posts: 308 Name: ALEX ARMELLIN	Congrats and welcome to the site. nice car. My first ferrari was a 308 GT4 , red with black boxer trim. If you need any help, please free to ask or email me. Alex. Ferrari Service Daytona Sport Cars 5309 Hwy 7 Woodbridge Ontario 905 264 9982 www.daytonaauto.ca DEALER FOR X-OST MARANELLO SPORT MUFFLERS

01-20-2012, 07:14 PM	#18
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	QM- Thanks, that adds another piece to the puzzle Barry and I were pondering. Does your pricelist also show the 16" wheels that were optional on the GTB/S at the same time? My 78 GTS came with those wheels. I have seen them on late GT4s. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

01-20-2012, 08:00 PM	#19
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Thanks for sharing. I am really starting to love the GT4s Everything you have heard is true.

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