Buying My Dream Ferrari - Documentary

Buying My Dream Ferrari - Documentary
The Ferrari 308 GTS is a V8 mid-engined, two-seater sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari from 1975 to 1985.
During the summer of 2019 I filmed Mike, a passionate car lover and owner of his dream car the Ferrari 308 GTS.
In this short documentary we talk to him about what it's like to own this iconic car and listen to his stories and experiences.
If you are interested in my work or having a film made of your car please get in touch.
Thank you for watching,
Luke
My Website
www.lukewhatley-bigg.com

[@andrewchristian8681]

I drove a 308gtb qv for twenty wonderful years, you never own a classic Ferrari you are just a custodian for a period of time, drive your car as much as possible you are truly blessed.

[@tomf4547]

Was it a highly strung reliability nightmare or good for every day use?

[@Lukec4ge]

The first Ferrari I ever wanted....thanks Magnum P.I

[@paulvon2378]

Hey, you will also need to buy a Rolex GMT with the Pepsi bezel Magnum PI had as well. They go together

[@johnforeman634]

I think that in the entire history of Ferrari, if you had to pick one car to call the most iconic Ferrari model ever built, it has to be the 308. I own a 92 348 which I love but when I see a 308 I always think damn, that car is so beautiful from every angle.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary, the Ferrari 308 is a stunning car.

[@christschool]

I would put it in the top 4. The others being the 288 GTO, Testarossa and Enzo.

[@deanfitzgerald8063]

@@christschool Can we swap out the Testarossa for the Boxer.

[@std882]

The 308 was the first Ferrari I ever laid eyes on in '79 or '80 I think and my jaw dropped. Later on I would ask my Dad to drive by the dealership so I can show him how amazing the car looks. To this day I always thought the 308 is one of the top 5 most beautiful Ferrari ever penned by Pininfarina. It's lines are just amazingly beautiful and the size is just right. There isn't an angle that doesn't look good on this car. It's never a very fast car but it doesn't matter at all. To own one is a blessing especially now when it's getting older and older. And my favourite is still the QV 308 GTS as shown here.

[@stevenwest5685]

Also one of my dream cars. I’ve had a Lotus Elise and Porsche Cayman. Both are wonderful cars. My current Audi TTS is amazing and a fair bit quicker thank the 308... but I would trade all of them for a 308. It’s the first car I dreamed of having, right from Magnum PI days. Incredible car. The spec you have in this video is, for me, the perfect spec.

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

I 100% agree, there is no electric replacement for how these 8’s make you feel, let alone how the timeless design consumes you. Looks like you have a lovely example too! All the best Jason

[@ianpovey2577]

Totally agree 💯👍👍👍

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

I remember in the late 1980s getting my only ride in a Ferrari. A 308QV. I had been in a 930 turbo, a 911SC and a 928. At the time I was driving a modified muscle car running on Goodyear Gatorbacks. That Ferrari made my palms sweat. The handling at speed was incredible.

[@timdatoolman83]

One of my fave Ferraris too...first time I saw one was Magnum P.I skidding one up, and it was widened eye-balls at first sight!

[@MercedesCL500W215VLOG]

Tom Selleck has sold more Ferraris than any Ferrari salesman ever will lol

[@Tuxcz]

I never got it why would anyone buy a new Ferrari. Well, I do now, but they don't beat the looks of 80s cars.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Because they “can”...

[@vitopolito6219]

The sf90 stradale is quite good looking though

[@FlamesOfThought]

@@vitopolito6219 I don't like it. Ferrari P4/5 or the 330 P4 look beautiful.

[@rafaberr.rodriguez1303]

Lovely car and lovely video, nicely done editing and filming. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm!

[@RacerXGTO]

4:00 You have the Quattrovalve, the V8 Ferrari noise is at its full beautiful symphony. Those valves make a difference. You can't get that noise from the earlier 308's. As an example, during the filming of the American movie "Against All Odds" in the early 1980's, the 308GTSi engine noise was dubbed over with a Lamborghini Countach because quite simply, it did not product the noise that was exciting for a Ferrari scene.

[@simonjarratt]

Fabulous! Great little vid of a spectacular car and great to see it looking so well cared for. 👍🏻

[@77magnuss]

Great car, great video. Good job!

[@lukeskywalker1840]

This and the 288 GTO. My favorite Ferraris of all time. The only thing holding me back from purchasing a 308 is the cost of maintenance. That would kill me.

[@davidlongwith3640]

"Dream car before I die", love it. Excellent video, thank you for sharing.

[@Santos.Sarmento]

Men grow up with teenage dreams and when they accomplish it discover that the dream never ends. This is not a grown up toy, this is what a car shall be: a real machine to be really and completely driven.

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

Great job on the film, editing. You hit the point perfectly home. It is an event when we drive these cars! For me, that’s the standout point of ownership.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you Jason, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you ever want a film made of your car let me know. Luke

[@jasonjcr_cars819]

Luke Whatley-Bigg thanks Luke for the note and offer!

[@TheKillWizard]

The 308 GTS is as exciting today as the day it came out. Beautiful car.

[@svgitana2499]

It really is!!!! It’s an incredible beautiful design that even today forty plus years later it is still an absolute beauty! Doesn’t look outdated at all, just a classic design! ❤️🙌🏻

[@stevevlahos5469]

Congratulations on the purchase. I saw one locally driving down the road and it was in pristine condition like yours and I thought in that moment, wow wouldn’t it be nice to own something like that. 😊

[@Drive.collective]

Stunning filming, utterly utterly stunning. Really well shot

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you so much for you kind words and for watching my documentary.

[@martinbernard1052]

Beautiful car. One key error on the narrative was regarding the comments about V8's. It was actually V12's that Ferrari were synonymous for back in the day. Nice video tho. 👌

[@williamthecat0]

Lovely little film, thank you 👍

[@WheelNuts]

Lovely shots, editing and color grading. Would like to hear more noise and some speed at actual frame rate but still, awesome work! 👍😎

[@andybrooks5478]

i echo every word you say luke ive wanted a 308 gts qv since i was a teenager and having now got one it brings me the biggest grin on my face when i take her out for a drive its like i dont have a care in the world so you could say i love it and you would not be wrong great viedo luke

[@wallyr.7854]

Well said 👍🏻 I understand that electric cars is the inevitable future of cars & transportation in general, but as this gentleman stated, an electric car will never ever give you the emotions, feelings and memories a naturally aspirated car will give you. And it's not so much about going crazy fast, we know electric cars are faster than petrol powered cars, it's about the sound, the smells, the feeling and the connection of the driver and the engine and the road. Thanks for the video, truly a beautiful car.

[@robinkohn887]

Well done! I am also a sucker for old Ferrari's. I love the versions with pop-up headlights. I opted for a 348 for the power increase, but always had a soft spot for 308's and 328's.

[@alvaro1728]

Great video and I concur with your sentiments. The look, the sound, the smell, the performance, the turned heads; it's an experience!

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you it was great to create the film for Mike the owner of the Ferrari

[@davidfrear7]

Beautiful film and amazing cars. Love it love it love it!

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you, It was a great documentary to make.

[@Mike_M_Smith]

The car is a beauty. Its a representation of Italians artist culture.

[@ulysse21]

Just for the conclusion of the video, I wish I could give 1.000.000 thumps ups

[@ctf1537]

Great car, great short video, to match it with music and honesty 👍

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank for your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed my documentary.

[@squirrelinstructor6075]

Fab film Luke. Such an evocative and beautiful car. Grew up with a picture of it on may wall. What is your opinion of the flat plane crank vs engine sound?

[@weaponisedpotato7352]

The 308 looks incredible in person. Unfortunately KZbin videos cannot accurately portray the cars true dimensions. Older cars have some much character compared to new cars.

[@ckjlgp]

Beautiful car , and so true about the sound they make, love it

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you so much for watching my video :)

[@blogcarspassion]

great film very nice and rare collection car

[@danieljuratovac3705]

Tks a lot for your video It is a rare présentation of 308 gts by a true passionate , Regards Daniel

[@carlitoscruz7333]

Nice shots on the videos

[@geoffclarke8934]

Great car. I hired an A Reg 308QV GTS for a weekend in the late 90s. Huge fun and still looks beautiful today.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary.

[@Tracertme]

Give me the buzz anyday :-) thanks for sharing...

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it.

[@Gozar111]

What a beautiful car and well shot film. I’m starting my journey with my dream 80’s car today with a restored 928 S4.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for your kind words about my documentary. I hope your car lives up to your dreams.

[@MercedesCL500W215VLOG]

I used to have a 1989 S4 ! What a car that was. .. people would see it in their rear view mirror and just move over lol

[@pyootchnich]

Very well edited, well produced video. Thinking about adding a 308 or 328 to my stable. Thanks for the information. Greetings from Kentucky USA

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it was great to film such an iconic car. Thanks for watching my video.

[@dcarbs2979]

Buy an early one before the '81 California regs sucked the power down to 205bhp! Carburettor, not injection. Very late examples (QV's) like this brougt some but not all the power back.

[@gentnextdoor]

Timeless beauty... saw one the other day in rainy grey Nottingham ... it still looked the bollocks

[@sounddio1598]

Great car! Timeless.

[@InTheNow2020]

Nice editing on this video. Your 308 is referred to as a "Targa", but GTS means Gran Turismo Spyder, released in 1977 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. I've driven the 328 and in some ways, prefer the 308, because it was the first ascendent from its predecessor, the "Dino". You look at at many cars today, and see the the "Dino", styling cues. You even see it in the new Ferrari Roma in 2020.

[@InTheNow2020]

In Oct. 2020, I went to the Roma launch in Vancouver, Canada and it is a nice car to look at, but the ultimate driving experience cannot compare to a gated manual Ferrari. Enjoy 😊

[@marcopiancatelli189]

GTS stands for Gran Turismo Scoperta. Scoperta means uncovered or open.

[@tomf4547]

Def one of the sweetest looking ferarris

[@daveg8040]

Looks like he could afford a new Ferrari or maybe 2. He chose this as he is forfilling his Dream every time he gets in it and that is invaluable. Brilliant car brilliant bloke. I sold my modern Motorcycle for a Triton and feel that special feeling every ride 👍

[@pritambissonauth2181]

Don't get me wrong its my dream car too, mainly because of Magnum PI, but that fuel injection inside it, is its weakness and my disappointment. It always keep spraying fuel at an awkward angle in the intake manifold instead of injecting at the proper angle and the right moment. Anyways it's a very nice car you have, wished one day I could afford one. For me when I was a kid it was the most beautiful 'sports car' that was available, was my dream. If one day I will own one, I will install a standalone ECU, that engine has potential for more than 350HP!

[@okeyezeilo6187]

My word, this is beautiful...!

[@v5cog]

Excellent video, wonderful footage and editing... I’d love to have that done with mine !

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my video, It would be great to film your car on a project.

[@v5cog]

@@LukeWhatley-Bigg i would really like that... let's get this virus over and done with first.. and let's try and get that sorted... maybe do a dual 308 video? Im based in Reading

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Can you send me a picture of your car and what you would like to be filmed so we can create a price for the project. Luke

[@rogerkastoun3143]

Awesome video and car. Also my all time favorite... one day before i die...

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary, I really appreciate it.

[@davidrogers1964]

I had the same car. Not sure why I sold it. It’s such a beautiful car still! 1982 gtsi.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary, its a special car.

[@Javelin276]

I sold mine due to maintenance costs. Lots of electrical problems were emerging.

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Wanted one Till I became a mechanic & Learned maintenance costs 👉🏽CHEVY MAN🇺🇸

[@mikemike1071]

The best looking car ever.

[@ShiftDawgie]

Absolutely lovely, what did you shoot this on?

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you, I filmed this with a Canon C100 MK2

[@davidrogers1964]

Nice video. I hope to own another Ferrari again. Maybe the 599.

[@shahpoordejkoob3967]

I’am happy for you .... ❤️❤️👌🏻👌🏻 Nice car ...

[@dimik3855]

The 288 GTO is my favorite, but this comes next.

[@hermannweinzierl356]

QV may be the best car ever built. High quality,and looks very well.

[@christoph404]

Gran Turismo Spyder is I believe what it stands for. It is a beautiful car from any angle, so much so that Ferrari borrowed the lines to design the latest Ferrari F8 which is a modern Ferrari that is pretty much a homage to the 308.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my documentary and sharing your knowledge.

[@marcopiancatelli189]

Sorry, it stands for Gran Turismo Scoperta (and GTB is Gran Turismo Berlinetta). Scoperta means uncovered or open.

[@christoph404]

@@marcopiancatelli189 thank you for the correction Marco, Gran Turismo Scoperta sounds so much better!

[@Maulinator69]

Great video... we must have been brought up in the same era sharing a mutual love for this car. It's nice to make our dreams become reality. I've recently turned 50, sold a business, retired and moved to Cornwall... literally a 5 minute walk from a very quiet cove. On my small acreage is a large but rather well hidden and well secured barn... a barn that houses 32 cars that I've collected over the last 30 years. There's fast Fords from the 80's, MG's from the 60's and 80's... a couple of Jaguars, Porsche, a McLaren 12C, a Lamborghini Gallardo, a Pontiac Trans Am (think Knightrider) a Delorean and a very famous Bond car - in red, LHD from Belgium, and a complete mess... currently being restored and converted to RHD. There are also 4 Ferrari... An F355 GTB manual, a California T, an F488 GTB remapped and pushing 750BHP and finally - you guessed it, a 308 GTS QV. And out of all the cars I own, although it isn't the newest, the fastest, the best handing or the most reliable... the one that gives me the most pleasure and smiles per mile is the one that I can't help but hear the theme tune to a very famous 80's TV show about a Moustache, every time I drive it.

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

Thank you for watching my video, If you would like a film documenting all of your beautiful cars please do let me know, Luke

[@Maulinator69]

@@LukeWhatley-Bigg thank you Luke and yes, we are of the same mind in this regard. My work background is RAF and then the legal profession... and it is from both of these I have retired. But I have also been a writer for a few years, and now I write & produce (when I can be bothered lol) in the entertainment business. My long term girlfriend is younger than me and very much of the internet, Instagram and selfie age... and for a couple of years she has been pushing me to start a KZbin channel not really my thing tbh) very much in the vein of Harry's Garage - which I love. Already we have probably 100 hours of footage documenting some of the cars and their restoration work. I have a full time mechanic/body work guy working for me and my 70 X 140 barn has a vehicle lift and spray booth. Anyway after much pressure from my girl and now that my collection is all in one place finally, I've decided to do exactly what you suggested starting next spring. I'm enjoying early retirement and have lots of... hobbies and am reluctant to give this project all the time it would need to do it by myself. However... I love your videos and style and think it would mesh well with mine so when the time is right, I will definitely contact you and see what we can come up with. Thank you.

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

the 308 model is the best

[@pete5534]

A gem.

[@AutoConceptionTV]

Gorgeous!

[@FlamesOfThought]

They had them on Dallas when I was a kid and I want one

[@04dram04]

Great example of one. Looks brand new

[@cmdreffietrinket]

A wonderful car and a great video, but with respect to your statement at circa 3:53, V12’s are what Ferrari were known for most of all throughout the decades, not V8’s, which came much later and we’re apparently not a particular favourite of il Commendatore.

[@oldanslo]

Ferrari is better known for their V12s than their V8s.

[@edgeofreason2710]

I know I'll never have a Ferrari, because there's only two I want: A black Daytona 365 GTS/4 or a red 250 GT California SWB. even winning the lottery I don't think I could justify the coin either of those 2 would demand.

[@MisterMotel]

Im saving up for one now.. 10 more years to go (A)

[@04dram04]

I used to be bored by the 308. Now it looks fantastic to me.

[@cobrown308]

Love the 308 GTS..I like the 328 too but as a berlinetta

[@DT-of5qq]

Still the prettiest Ferrari of them all.

[@user-hc9qv9yb9m]

THE CAR!

[@francisfreyburger5095]

Une des plus belle voiture du monde !

[@filipw3251]

all time dream car here, i plan on owning one by the age of 25 hopefully

[@christschool]

I wouldn't have added the Scuderia shields to the car. That's not original and breaks the beautiful lines and curves.

[@RacerXGTO]

4:23 Petrol is a compulsory human and planetary right. It should never go away. It's how you pitch the science.

[@carlodanese9120]

I agree, however the environmental impact of the production and then burning of petrol cannot be overlooked. I say this as an Italian who owns an Italian vintage car, I believe we need an alternative fuel that can be on par with petrol, it must have a lower impact like alcohol.

[@ericmcdowell5762]

The 308 isn't fit for someone like me, who is 6'7", and long legs. Tried getting in one once, ... right then, I knew it wouldn't be.

[@Lavaman3682]

Beautifully filmed, but ditch the cheesy music

[@350streetracer]

Yep

[@427grips]

Tubi exhaust??

[@HSKinc]

Hell Yes

[@uio890138]

I love seeing these cars in the possession of guys that have always appreciated them, not shit bag collectors who's only concern is driving up their costs.

[@gerardmcmillan8591]

When cars were actually sexy!

[@_baller]

Buying my dream Ferrari: annnd it's slow

[@miltontan65]

Beautiful 🥰❤️

[@S0RELOSER]

What year model is this 308?

[@felpa83]

My dream Ferrari to!

[@LukeWhatley-Bigg]

It's a beautiful car :)

[@stevehislop]

How much slow mo do you want? Yes.

[@Paul-fb1em]

Did he actually say that V8s are what Ferrari's are known for thru the decades? You're kidding me right?

[@ckjlgp]

I thought it was V12’s

[@ODucks55]

@@ckjlgp - No, he does say V-8 at the 3:55 mark in the video.

[@jeremyb4493]

@@ODucks55 I believe Chris was saying that he thought it was the v12 that Ferrari has always been known for. And I agree.

[@ODucks55]

@@jeremyb4493 - yes, my remark should have been directed at Paul. And I was just trying to show at what point in the video the misinformation was made.🍻 Cheers!

[@randolphduke]

He may have meant that the road cars most people think of when they think of a Ferrari are the V-8 models. That could be true because they sold the most. The 308 could still be the most recognizable Ferrari of all time for the general public. Car enthusiasts and Ferrari purists know that Enzo Ferrari loved the V-12s. When asked about V-8s versus V-12s, Enzo replied "a Ferrari is a 12 cylinder car."

[@yoshibumitakahashi6547]

Goood.

[@mortallious1234]

I thought it was the V12.

[@ODucks55]

Yeah, Ferrari was known for the V-12’s more than the V-8’s.

[@04dram04]

We all know the 288 gto was your real dream car.

[@ulysse21]

haha so true

[@danwright1794]

A piece of metal.

[@77magnuss]

I’m all for electric for the masses...more petrol for the gear heads!

[@IrishManJT]

Fantastic. I agree with you on EV’s. They will always be without a soul. Suck, Squeeze, Bang and Blow forever Baby! A 981 Cayman S owner.😎

[@johncowen9380]

4 banger

[@phantom5573]

The dream Ferrari is the 288 GTO. Come on now....

[@brianredmond4919]

If only pinninfarina had went to Mercedes BMW or even Toyota .

[@britishsecretagent0078]

Every middle aged mans fantasy who grew up watching the TV show….to pretend he’s Magnum P.I.😎

[@idokwatcher2062]

Us poor peasants wouldn't know what a buzz this car gives you