Ferrari 308 GTB 'Vetroresina' drive review

The first 700-800 Ferrari 308 GTB built had bodywork constructed from glass-fibre and a claimed 255bhp from the mid-mounted 3.0litre V8 engine, making them the most powerful and lightest Ferrari 308 of all.
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[@rivenmotors7981]

Just about every car you review makes me want it. Your enthusiasm and fondness for these cars is infectious not to mention the cars are all pretty cool anyway. Your narrative delivery is informative but casually offhanded, very enjoyable videos!

[@slamcrank]

Totally agree! Harry's delivery is so very welcoming, it's almost like we're old friends or something and he's showing us his favorite things. It's my favorite channel.

[@pauljoe780]

Totally agree! You`ve nailed his style. Brill. ...."Arrrgh!!!!!"

[@1D0N]

paul m yeah because he's got this "Look my grandson what I got today vine".

[@wongawonga1000]

I had a maths lecturer with a similar enthusiasm for his subject when I was at uni. Thanks to him, I still remember how to do Laplace Transforms 20 years later.

[@marcamschwand3101]

Riven Motors Totally agree!

[@OpenRoader]

I love my '83 308. A real "Gentleman's Sports Car". It's not a super car, but it is a proper Grand Touring car and she gets looks where ever you go!

[@peterdaniel66]

What I love about Harry is that he actually DRIVES these cars.. and he doesnt treat them as if they will break any second. Love how he simply accepts the crazy quirks of these cars.. Carry on...

[@bradgotch]

Love the pre air bag steering wheel. This is the Ferrari era I remember as a child.

[@ianmedium]

Harry, just noticed, you are wearing the right watch for this model! Beautiful old GMT. I would love for you to do a video on your watches, you have some corkers!

[@juliandrake3159]

I have to admit that I keep trying to figure out what he has on his wrist during some of these videos.

[@davidhuysmans67]

Always enjoy it when you talk about the little details nobody knows like the way the numberplatelights work or the perfect weight distribution of the car.

[@noelht1]

Would be really nice if it had a pop-up numberplate lights

[@playtimehulot7383]

This is a Enzo generation Ferrari, so therefore its a true Ferrari from the standpoint of enjoyment! Thanks Harry for sharing your enjoyment with us!!!

[@robertrishel3685]

This is the car I literally had on a poster on my bedroom wall when I was a kid! One of the all time most gorgeous cars!

[@IULENZA]

Writing this before watching the full video: That white 512bbi deserve a full review ASAP, please!

[@darrenhester3762]

Yes please do a video on the boxer my favorite car growing up

[@adamluke1289]

Haha, just posted that question and wondered if anyone else noticed it.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

This was the Ferrari of my childhood. I still have my Matchbox 308 GTB 1:54th scale model which was one of my most prized possessions as an 8 year old, though my kids got hold of it recently so it's no longer in pristine condition.

[@stuffmadethen]

The owner of as steel company bought a fiberclass car.

[@themessenger5868]

He understood the quality of the Italian steel...

[@ensenadadrift]

The Mitsubishi Starion had a similar "wireless hatch" system for the rear wiper, license plate light and defrost. Since the hatch was all glass; the way they did it was through the lifter struts. The housings had a series of spring loaded connectors which made contact when closed. At least my that's the way wide body 1987 model was set up. I always thought it was very clever the way an all glass hatch had electrical systems on it and no cables.

[@billkeaveney1526]

No one does a car review as good as you Harry. Thank you

[@OggaDugga]

Honestly, his style of journalism and the way he reviews these cars as if they're more than just pieces of metal and rubber is what makes me jump for joy when a new video is uploaded.

[@detective3728]

Is that a 205 GTi I see in the background? Can't wait for that video.!

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

Damn... you beat me to it! I was going to ask the same thing :D

[@itzajdmting]

They are getting extremely collectible it was the first hot hatch that I ever drove

[@buffalobill226]

I'd say by the look of the wheels it's a 205 1.6 GTI

[@simes205]

Rob S I've had one for the last 17 years!! One went for £37k last month.

[@spankvanderaart]

+1, please bring the 205 video! :)

[@baronvonhoughton]

That was the longest drive that car's had in nearly 40 years. Amazing that people can keep and not drive a car like that for so long.

[@shaneweightman]

Was admiring one of these, when I was 12 in 1976 at Torquay, and the owner came back and saw me looking through the window, and asked if I wanted a spin in it , and took me for a 5 min blast round a few of the streets brilliant , I’m sure no one I told at the time believed me cheers shane uk 🇬🇧

[@944geek85]

My brother had one of these in Australia in the 1980s and early 90s. Nobody wanted the fibreglass bodied cars then. After an accident he bought GTS parts from Maranello and had it painted red (it was originally yellow) and converted it to a GTS. In the process we saw how badly the fibreglass was under the skin with bits like the window frames just slopped on with matt and resin. But you had to forgive that because it was so beautiful. Being RHD, the scream in the drivers ear from those Webers whistling through the door intake was spine tingling. I drove it often. We spent many hours keeping the carbs in tune but it was worth it. Pulling off the engine lit made everything so much easier to access.

[@somebloke2238]

So he converted it from a rare and desirable yellow GTB to a comparably common red GTS

[@gooitzenvandermeer6169]

loved it! one of my favorite Ferraris , the 308. Remember years ago the wonderful ownership story of Steve Cropley, from Car magazine, who also ran a fibreglass Ferrari 308. just great cars.

[@SevenFootPelican]

A real thing of beauty. Honestly haven't met a KZbin collector with such a consistent and similar taste in cars as me. Brilliant.

[@bobolimasterflex]

This channel is very underrated.

[@tim2468]

My favorite Harry's Garage to date. I have an 84 308GTS, a grail car for me. It's interesting that you say the Vetrosina" isn't worth the 2x premium. I totally agree. Thanks for the great carporn Harry!

[@niklaspernelind768]

Thank you for a great review! Love these old Ferraris. Would love to see you reviewing the Ferrari 355 which is an old favorite of mine. I know they have their issues but they are gorgeous and if properly set up they are wonderful to drive and with a sound to die for :)

[@SterlingMess]

I first became hooked on 911s, when aged 14 in 1981, a friend drove me to London in a Grand Prix White R-registered 911 Carrera 3.0. It's fascinating to now see what its direct competition was at the time. I never knew the first 308s were glass-fibre - fascinating as always Harry - thank you.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

As much as he implores that he has no intention of buying it back, you can tell how much he enjoys driving that wonderful machine! Also, the way they have the license plate lights rigged up wirelessly via the boot posts is absolutely BRILLIANT! I never would have known that if he hadn't mentioned it. Didn't Magnum P.I. drive a later model targa top 308? Loved that TV series & that car...the later steel bodied ones are definitely the better $$ value since they offer the same sound & performance for far less cash-if you're looking for something you'll drive often and are not concerned about it's status as a collectable.

[@franciscoamaral4383]

Another outstanding video Harry! Love it when you review (g)old Italian material!

[@mubblemann]

I love these videos. Just the little details Harry highlights such as the wireless tail lights. Only car nuts would appreciate things like that.

[@HENRYHOBBS1]

That 205 gti looks clean harry,a review of that would be nice 👍

[@schwarzfabi]

Very nice GMT Master Harry!! I hope you are doing a video about your watches as well sometime in the future! And amazing Ferrari by the way.. Greetings from Munich

[@OFBCyclingWorld]

Wow, that brings back memories. I drove in a white one just like that when I was about 15 years old. Great to to see one again. Thanks Harry.

[@MrOogats]

Thank you for your video. It certainly brought it all back to me. The sound of the engine. The interior. I had a Black bodied/Black interior fibreglass 308GTB in 1983. It WAS A LATE '76 CAR. It had a private plate 1XTF. A famous first owner 'Eric Clapton '. I paid £9975 for the car which seemed little for a Ferrari even then. I wish I still had it but not so much for the risen value but I miss driving it. Looking at it. Listening to it. The car waxed up looked amazing

[@bravolima7766]

thank you very much Harry, a lovely car on lovely roads... my passion

[@Oscar-id4dg]

Favourite you tube channel and favourite Ferrari. Its christmas. Thanks Harry for your great reviews, please keep them coming.

[@TheSterlingSound]

This car would go well with a moustache

[@johndearden7931]

Lol. I had a 308 and a moustache back in '81-'82. Eat your heart out Magnum!

[@onlyme9254]

Tom selec quality tash! The producer of Magnum probably said Tom I love Ur moustache that would go well with a red 308! And it did

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

And a hairy chest!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

And don't forget cut-off denim shorts!

[@MasterMalrubius]

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 And a helicopter flying overhead.

[@felixarbable]

holy fuck that carb flatplane sound

[@cedb7115]

I really appreciate these vintage Ferraris. These cars had just the right amount of power. Today the cheapest Ferrari has 560hp and does 0-60 in 3seconds. Where other than tbe autobahn and race track could you exploit half of its limit? Makes it almost worthless!

[@AntoineMardhel]

Emphasis on almost

[@davidhuysmans67]

I think the new Alpine A110 is a car you might like.

[@ColinMcray]

D1 it's a 4cyl. turbo tho..

[@innerhammer]

Enjoy your Lotus Elise.

[@gmansplit]

bigchubby You can pretty easily just push a car on a regular road. Here in Kentucky, there are plenty of backroads and mostly empty highways where I can hoon my Corvette C7 Z06 around, despite the car's 800hp. I took a road-trip to Florida and got it up to 190 because it was an arrow straight, completely flat 2-lane road with absolutely nobody on it within 2 or 3 miles of me.

[@pauldeverill926]

Great video, Harry. Sound seems to have taken a big step up. Great to be able to hear that lovely induction bark and you at the same time!

[@TheEnzoferrari12345]

I could listen the roar of that beautiful engine all day long...

[@mrdee734]

Harry you made me appreciate old cars, including the newest ones. Keep going!

[@spainter1985]

Looks absolutely stunning in white!

[@gr0wler147]

How are you thank you so much for this video as its the one car that is almost never covered by motor journalists. I remember my first and only drive in a 328 and the sound is still vivid in my head. If there is just one car, just one car I would love YOU to hear and see you talk about and that would be our much cherished and adored Ferrari 288 GTO. I think you would bring such a deeper understanding of the vehicle and it's significance. Such a rare thing to see. Big wishes :-)

[@themessenger5868]

The 308 GT4 Dino was the birth of the rear V8's. Thanks for the great video !

[@zeproo]

WOW Harry' garage is really the best of the best .

[@stormtrooper4548]

Thank you Harry for making these videos, you can see that you have a genuine love for cars and still love giving it the beans (which I love btw) also love the little details you put in these videos. Can't wait for the next one 👍

[@joeyclark7630]

Daniel Schmitt & Co. has a Fiberglass 308GTB in stock now,..they just got it, I went to go see it,...Fabulous Ferrari Collection there.

[@bassface8580]

The sound of that thing is amazing!

[@mr.airgun6921]

Love the faded bezel on your GMT. Would love to see a watch collection video, sure you've got some interesting ownership stories. Great videos.

[@mendesrui]

its inspiring to see the passion and knowledge you have on this classics

[@DoctorDARKSIDE]

Terrific review Harry, the quality of your content keeps getting better... and how about that Alfa 105 back there in your garage?!!

[@antonoat]

A blast from the past, fab video, thanks Harry.

[@wilf18]

My Mum had a V Reg fibreglass 308 carburettor model in yellow in 1983 and swapped it for a 1982 911 SC Targa. Values today are miles apart.

[@jamcdona]

Great review, Harry. Thank you for your time and talent! I love the detail you gave on the engine compartment, which led to the induction sound. Details!

[@andywalker]

My father used to have a Ferrari 308 Ventroresina and it's had 4 owners since then, the third owner had it for 19 years and used it nearly every day he bought it when it had 28,600 and sold it at 49,000 miles it's now done 54,000 miles. It is tax exempt. Registration is MMW 40R and it's had a concours rebuild. And it's for sale at a garage called A2B Consulting in Altrincham.

[@jameshannan367]

Shows how enjoyable a well balanced sports car is to drive on the open road - great sounding, high revving motor, great balance and poise, shifter, gorgeous styling. The "fastest" cars are not necessarily the most fun to actually drive on a winding road.

[@neiljones5780]

Love the induction noise from this. It takes me back to when I used to own the Motor Sport Magazine road test 308GTB from 1976 'NPA900P'. Sold it in c2003 for just £26,000.

[@christoph404]

word about the targa top on the GTS version, there is a thin ledge behind the seats, the targa top rests on that and the top is not even an inch think and it curves just at the edges beyond the edge of the seats, wrapping around the seats slightly as it were, so when the drivers seat is right back as far as it will go the targa top sits snuggly behind there and doesn't hinder the seat going back its furthest, Im 6'3 and I fit in a GTS no problem, sit in sideways first with both knees facing out the door, swing left leg under the steering wheel and then the other leg , bit ungainly and it is tight for a tall driver but fine all the same. I think Harry should buy that white 308 car back, I mean a 308 is for keeps really , a must for any car collection.

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Great video Harry, of a lovely car. I love the little nuggets of info that you so enthusiastically share with us all. Always had a soft spot for the 308's looks and the interior with the way the dials are stacked. And what a fabulous noise! It was real 'poster fodder' when I was growing up - if I ever did! Bella macchina!

[@chrispig7748]

Great video could you do a video on the 512 bb? Perhaps compare with your testarossa

[@tensevo]

Wow some really nice details on that car I never knew about. Modern car designers could learn a lot from this.

[@b888cky]

Fantastic car! Great color combo! Such a classic.....Puts a smile on my face every time I see it. :)

[@93455Driver]

That engine sounded glorious!

[@kedgeuk]

Another good video, but I'm so curious in the E30 and 205 lurking on the edge of shot in the garage!

[@ColinMcray]

kedgeuk he made a video of that e30 m3 a few months ago.

[@Advection357]

The man knows more about his cars than the people that sell it... & probably some that built it

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great video, great car, 14 inch wheels and profile 70 tyres! Imagine Ferrari doing that nowadays! Looks like a nice early 80s Reference 16750 faded pepsi GMT you have there.

[@paulkelly9535]

Harry, please don't sell any more of your Ferrari's to Chris Evans again. Beautiful Boxer at the start of the video. I can't wait to check out your review of it. Your the best car reviewer on the internet, much appreciated, I'm sure i speak from all of your Fans on U-Tube!

[@Voodoo_One]

Just came home and saw a harrys garage video - you could say i came today already twice :) Keep the quality stuff up.

[@350SL]

So sad

[@steverichards3708]

Compare this with Harry's F8 Tributo vid of November 2020, guess which one has him smiling the most!

[@nitrorory]

Really enjoying the videos - modern classics are my thing. Keep up the good work !

[@TheonlyJesusduck]

Great video! Who doesn't love a 308?

[@aukanmeister]

I have to say I like your taste in cars. And in watches:) I cant figure ut what model it is? GMT with a certain patina on the red?

[@artoo45]

I've lived and breathed cars since I could walk and I always learn something from Harry.

[@oliverrendall]

Struggling to take my eyes off the GMT :D

[@Phil-RS]

Bianca white? Absolutely love this Ferrari, fairly cheap mass produced yet in my opinion one of the best looking Ferraris.

[@Snarge22]

I've always loved the styling of the 308/328/288 series of Ferraris. And while the 308 is not all that fast compared to today's sports cars, my vision is the targa top version on a nice day, secondary roads along a canyon, ridge, or river drainage with lunch in the trunk. That's living life large in my view. Alas, I am way, way too tall for these cars. But, the 360/F430 series? Those cars have significantly increased legroom. Spider version? Yeah.

[@doubletee5250]

Great vid, as always. I and I think many others, would love it if you did a video on your car history. I bet it would be very interesting.

[@carlubetv]

another fabulous video Harry 👏

[@jamie101010]

Thanks Harry. Great video again. Would like to see more Ferraris! 328, 348 (GTB not tb), 355, 456...

[@joseluis550]

Vetroresina 308 gtb, what a Beauty!!

[@MrJeronimo94]

I'd love to see a watch collection Harry. I think it's a topic that is very intimately linked to cars. Would be lovely I think :)

[@carlvincent78]

Well done Mr Harry your the best reviewer or whatever you wanna call it you could make a pebble interesting. Thanks Mr Harry

[@bellevue260]

Great video! My 1997 Jeep Wrangler has a contact like those number plate light for the middle brake light.

[@quintinkrivacek9800]

Just when I was feeling contempt for 308's because I saw one the other week painted like a Mystichrome Cobra...this comes along

[@HeidiandFranny]

Really fun review! I like how on the RHD, even the catch for the front bonnet is moved to the right ;) The other tell on the fiberglass cars is that small notch on the A pillar I think? That induction noise is on the right side as well. We love our '85 QV - just a hoot to drive! Ours is a Euro GTS LHD German delivery car. Thanks for giving us a look at your car(s) - Always love your videos! We have a similar channel name ;) Franny

[@RoodeMenon]

It is a good thing the car was not red otherwise most will be mentioning an 80s tv show. However that show introduced the Ferrari to a generation like me :) So every time I hear or read Ferrari the 308 comes to mind. Just like every time the name BMW is mentioned the E24 comes to mind (gosh that is still my most desirable car).

[@carlvincent78]

Let’s take it outside and see how it drives. Music to my ears.

[@richardmahoney9415]

My personal favorite let’s take it on some better roads and see what it’s like down there

[@earthstick]

I like the Campagnolo wheels (purveyor of fine bicycle parts) and that strut holding the engine bay lid open is trick. Someone should bring that back into a production vehicle. Lotus perhaps or the new TVR startup.

[@richardneedham4977]

This is the only Classic Ferrari I love. True engineers!

[@turdferguson4124]

Very neat car. The way the tail is bouncing gently on the road shots, I suspect the rear shock absorbers need replacing.

[@garethhanna9173]

I once impertinently asked a Glaswegian (looked like a gangster) in Morrisons car park if he would swap his red 308 for my 6 year old x type. He grunted his refusal but cheered up somewhat when I asked him if it was the fibreglass or steel variant.

[@FezzaYT]

Always a treat when one of your videos pops up in my feed! Loved the video and the car. Great review.

[@itzajdmting]

Heck of a sound on this thing would be perfect for an afternoon blast through the country

[@gc461]

Great video the 308 is my favorite Ferrari

[@runrabbitrunracing]

What a sweet little car. Not about extreme performance or lap time. A modest Ferrari...if such a hint can exist? Would be just perfect stroking up through Glen Coe with the with down a touch. Joyful.

[@alwynmcmath]

OMG, beautiful campag wheels. Any cyclist will know the hallowed brand. And who the fk kerbed them like that!? Also love the wheel to wheel arch to tyre size ratio. Just looks so right in an era of rubber bands on huge alloys

[@gaz5663]

Love Harry's videos

[@marino8034]

The GTB is easily one of the prettiest cars of all time. Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina did an incredible job.

[@riggleswade1080]

Great video. Such emotion shared with fantastic knowledge. Lots more please

[@allhailjojo4708]

Ad was for a Yaris and it said “This might be the one time you like the :15 ad more than the video after!” Yeah f*ing right..

[@marcosgracia5167]

Dear harry, In your Ferrari videos, you should explain all technical problems they have. For example, all 308s have lots of problems with the radiator temperature. It is a terrible headache. You don´t make many Porsche videos. May be you could make more. Best regards from Barcelona.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for comments. I never suffered radiator problems with my 308, so can't help on that one. I did have engine temperature issues with my 550, though, but that turned out to be a faulty sender unit, not the radiator. Porsche vids would be nice but don't get offered press Porsches for some reason but I do know plenty of owners so lets see..

[@johndrake2729]

Great job, Harry!