Questions from '78 308 GTS Buyer

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mhampson

Discussion Starter · Nov 20, 2003

Hello all,

I am looking to buy a '78 GTS (my first Ferrari), and I have a couple of questions. OK, a FEW questions!

1) I am curious if this model Ferrari has any trim tag to indicate the color of the exterior or interior of the car?
2) Are there stampings or castings numbers on the engine to indicate if it is original?
3) The interior looks original (black), but there are carpeted areas on the left and right undersides of the dash that appear to be a light brown color. Is this normal or was the original color likely tan, but changed in the past except for these pieces?
4) The car seems to have an occasional "chirping" noise that occurs from (I think) the tailpipes especially during accelleration. It is remarkably similar to the "chirpy" sound from an old VW beetle with original exhaust. Is this normal?
5) Any recommendations on books with lots of technical info (I've got parts manuals on order!)
6) This is a ridiculous question (you have to see it and have more info I know), but is $17,500 a decent price for this car, providing that the body is entirely rust-free, the paint is an 8 of 10, the interior is a 7 of 10, no accident history, two owner, 90K

miles, gold :-? exterior, black interior?

Thanks so much in advance for your help! Sound like a GREAT board!!!!!!!! I look forward to hangin out here often!

Michael Hampson
Marietta, GA

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Andrew

· #4 · Nov 21, 2003

mhampson said:
Hello all,
2) Are there stampings or castings numbers on the engine to indicate if it is original?

6) This is a ridiculous question (you have to see it and have more info I know), but is $17,500 a decent price for this car, providing that the body is entirely rust-free, the paint is an 8 of 10, the interior is a 7 of 10, no accident history, two owner, 90K miles, gold :-? exterior, black interior?

Thanks so much in advance for your help! Sound like a GREAT board!!!!!!!! I look forward to hangin out here often!

Michael Hampson
Marietta, GA

Michael,

Welcome to the forum. I can answer the following. Yes there is a metal stamp that will have the cavallino horse and the SN of the car. If Dirk see's this lets hope he'll post a photo (hint, hint).

There are two members which have bought a 308 recently. One from Washington state and I think he paid near this same price. There is also Dane that recently sold his blue 308. I'm not sure how much he got. I know that given the color this could reflect aprox $500 difference (not much). Of course this is a little high on the mileage which will reflect the price. Overall I think not a bad price.

As everyone will suggest, ask the sales person if you can have it checked by an independent mechanic.

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Andrew

· #16 · Nov 22, 2003

Looks awesome. Congrats and welcome to the site! Keep us informed of how she runs.

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