[Boxer]

Last week my eldest son and I drove the Boxer across a fair bit of Europe, covering about 6-700 miles in total. The route was from Northern Spain, up through Basque country into Bordeaux, and then up the western part of France to Caen. Most fun I have ever had in a car. The car performed exceedingly well, in both good and messy weather. We did not have a single problem and the longer we were on the road, the stronger the engine seemed to become. Handling and response at speed was exceptional. The car did gather a bit of attention on the road but it was all friendly. Overall there seemed to be a general appreciation and respect for the mid 70's Classic (even when being overtaken by it).

Can't wait to bring it back out again in the spring.

 

[308ROB]

Hi Boxer42, Thanks for sharing your drive-out with us here.
I think the both of you have a very nice dayout with the Boxer and there must be a lot of fun in that car. And some attention is a must for that good looking car of you, and I'm sure that will be alway's the case.
BTW. nice picture's you made, I special like picture no. 1 it look's like a wall paper.very nice.
It's good to hear that your car did his best very well on the road and bring you safely home. For me I alway's admire the looks of the Boxer started by the 365 till the 512 BB, maybe that's why I drive a 308GTB.
Regards 308ROB

 

[adlinyusman]

i love the boxer. One my all time faves. Especially the two tone colour scheme.

The late seventies/early eighties was all about the Countach and the Boxer. Whenever i see any of these two cars on the road or video i still go..

Phwoar...

Now that's saying something.

:green:

 

[Stradale]

i love the boxer. One my all time faves. Especially the two tone colour scheme.

The late seventies/early eighties was all about the Countach and the Boxer. Whenever i see any of these two cars on the road or video i still go..

Phwoar...

Now that's saying something.

:green:

There's one in PJ now owned by CKTeo, one of our members. I too was in love with the car once.

 

[Dj Dirk]

very nice, looks like you 2 had a lot of fun
so it this one better cruising then the 355?

 

[Boxer]

very nice, looks like you 2 had a lot of fun
so it this one better cruising then the 355?

I find it more involving to drive. It requires a lot more effort to get right, but when you do, it is an amazing ride.

 

[Dj Dirk]

well, isn't that what you want from a sportscar?
to be involved so that you enjoy the ride more? i know i do

 

[Andrew]

Nice photos and it sounds like a wonderful trip.

Speaking of two tones, I actually saw a 308 owner paint his in the two tone black/red and it didn't look too bad.

 

[Boxer]

Nice photos and it sounds like a wonderful trip.

Speaking of two tones, I actually saw a 308 owner paint his in the two tone black/red and it didn't look too bad.

I have seen an early fiberglass 308 which was yellow/black. Thought it looked great.

 

[Boxer]

well, isn't that what you want from a sportscar?
to be involved so that you enjoy the ride more? i know i do

I could not agree more.

 

[Dj Dirk]

Nice photos and it sounds like a wonderful trip.

Speaking of two tones, I actually saw a 308 owner paint his in the two tone black/red and it didn't look too bad.

you mean like this Andrew??

 

[senna21]

Is that a yellow Renault Alpine parked next to it?

 

[Dj Dirk]

yes

 

[Andrew]

Cool photo Dirk. The car I saw was here in San Francisco, a member of the Ferrari Club and a nice guy. I'll see if he will send me a photo of it.

 

[Dj Dirk]

well, this is a french car of wich a found the pic off on a french forum, so haven't seen it myself (yet), but it does look good

 

[Boxer]

well, this is a french car of wich a found the pic off on a french forum, so haven't seen it myself (yet), but it does look good

A yellow and black Fiberglass 308 was sold by Bonhams at the May Monaco aucton.

 

[Rosso]

Very cool. Sounds like you had a fun time and made a good trip out of it! Thanks for sharing a few of your pictures.

And I must agree about the 2-tone scheme, it does look quite sharp, doesn't it?

 

[Dj Dirk]

well, this is a french car of wich a found the pic off on a french forum, so haven't seen it myself (yet), but it does look good

A yellow and black Fiberglass 308 was sold by Bonhams at the May Monaco aucton.

i know, and then to think that at that time i was IN Monaco
just didn't had the time to go to that auction

 

[Boxer]

I actually placed a bid on the on the car. Went low and the car sold for more than the guide price so I was not close. Very nice looking 308 though.