How Much Did It Cost To Restore My Cheap Ferrari 308?

3 years after I bought it, this is the total price breakdown of all the costs involved in buying and rebuilding my cheap ferrari 308 GTS. No part of the car has gone untouched but it is now finally running...
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[@petesarbutt6455]

There can’t be too many people around who have done this level of work to their Ferrari themselves. Impressive stuff and great to see it now in such good health !

[@Number27]

Thanks Pete! Happy Christmas 🎄

[@gagamba9198]

You're a tenacious person, Jack. You saved yourself a few thousand pounds, learnt a lot (both automotive and video), met interesting and very helpful people, and made some friendships. I think the satisfaction you feel is well deserved. Was it worth it? Seems to me very much so. Priceless, really. Happy Christmas.

[@Number27]

Thank you chap.. let’s hope it really is fixed!

[@puzer1]

...the YT content value surpasses the monetary expenditure...the price of Jack's sanity is still up for debate, lol...

[@owenmorgan857]

As many people say no such thing as a cheap Ferrari, but that being said Jack you can be so proud of the work and the ho so many hours of enjoyment you have provide to me and I am sure many other. Can believe it's been almost 3 years can still remember watching the first video in lockdown on this you got many of us through those times.

[@Number27]

Ah thanks Owen.. that first vid really did lead on to great things for the channel!

[@Audion]

@@Number27 didn't you change steering wheel I don't remember you talking about that cost.

[@hughjohnson2674]

I’m feeling a bit odd as I pushed the like logo for this comment and changed it from 27! To 28, groan……..

[@v1rotait23]

Totally agree! Well said 😀

[@scottmeeker9971]

@@Audion I'm sure he had plenty of 'oh yeah' moments after posting the cost....

[@Ridley2907]

I think this video sums up life in general and particular, anyone going through hard times. The major low point when you jacked the car up and caused damage, your face tells a thousand words, but guess what, you got through it, and a year or two later, it really wasn't the end of the world. I've seen comments time and time again about your positivity, especially with this beast :-) Well done Jack! Guys (and girls), it might seem the end of the world today, but tomorrow brings new hope. Merry Christmas Jack and the same to all your viewers!

[@CapitulationTrader]

Well said

[@timakimat]

This kind of sincerity and honesty is rare to see in car videos and I think that is what makes this channel special.

[@ryanmccormick2150]

The Influenzo has brought so much content Jack, it's been a great journey to watch. You've done an amazing job with the car and the channel buddy. I take my hat off to you Jack! 👌👍

[@enjoyradiosilence]

I think you got through it with a very reasonable amount of money to sort an old ferrari. All the knowledge you gained by staying the course and seeing it fixed is really awesome. Well done!

[@carlharvey7098]

Its been totally worth it matey, you have bought so much pleasure to people in difficult times and your channel is growing all time…You deserve it! Have a fantastic Christmas and here’s to a prosperous New Year for you Jack - Thank you

[@burntclutches]

I have absolutely loved every episode of this journey, you never let it get you down and have finally figured it out! This is the type of content that is so much more helpful than you can imagine. Happy you have this going and running properly - Love from across the pond in sunny Florida. Really enjoy your content Jack great job and what you have in it vs. what you could get for it -- I would say you're way ahead especially in today's market but how much you love it is the real value in it.

[@Number27]

Thanks Scott and I hope you have a fab Xmas in sunny Florida!!

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Happy Christmas Jack. I can tell you I have felt physically sick at times watching you and this money pit; I once watched a friend win £4000 on a roulette table and lose it all again within 1 minute and you brought that feeling back to me. HOWEVER, I am delighted you have now fixed it and may have become a very credible and knowledgeable go-to person for 308's, even the mighty Iain Tyrell didn't sort it so that's even more credit to you, well done.

[@ThriftMachine]

Even a "sorted" one for 55k-60k will still have issues, and worse yet those are unknown to you. You know what you have, what's been done, what needs done. So I think you're still ahead. Plus not many Ferrari owners ever held a tool let alone rebuilt the top end of their engine.

[@MikeMacful]

The thing is, when you compare what you've paid for this one to others on the market, it's not the same. Your car is at the end of a long, hard ownership journey to get it mechanically sorted; the others are at the beginning of that journey and will likely need a fair few grand on top of the purchase price at least. You now have a car that you know (and trust?) inside and out. Cracking job, Jack!

[@riddledriddler3933]

As a self taught mechanic it was interesting to see this, i fully imagine how frustrated and down you must have felt at times, especially with self induced defects (we all have been there) i am so glad the car is running as it should, well deserved after all the effort and nasty surprises. Merry Christmas!

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

Well done. LHD makes much more sense than RHD as GB's roads are very crowded and GB is packed full of sportscars for sale. Good maintenance is also more important than mileage. Most garage queens need a full mechanical rebuild through a lack of use.

[@jehl1963]

I had much the same experience with my long-hood 911. It was cheap, but crabbed down the road and had a rattle-can paint job -- but it was a 911! I drove it most summers and fixed stuff most winters, doing everything but the paint and the machining myself. Out of pocket, it was much cheaper than buying a fully restored car, but I had to do all of the work myself. Never the less, I've been able to live my dream of owning a 911 for the last 20 years, I know the car inside and out and I know exactly how it has been put together. I can take the drive-train out by myself in a morning, and install it again in a little more time. And I now have a really nice early 911. I'm living the dream!

[@davekennedy6315]

For hoses and pipes always try a local hydraulics place. I used to work in one and we made (braided or otherwise, covers to protect hoses in the future etc) pipes and hoses way, way cheaper as customers used to tell us how much dealers/manufacturer parts were in comparison. Plus hydraulics companies usually have great links to companies like Earls for braided car and motorcycle hoses. Big shout out to Norton Hydaulics in Braintree, Essex and Saint Albans! (formerly Edmonton)

[@davekennedy6315]

We used to make boost hoses/pipes for Nissan GTRs, old classic MGs, Rolls Royce etc.

[@Number27]

I tired them all.. no one could make the right one!

[@davekennedy6315]

@@Number27 fair enough, so many dont even realise how helpful these places can be to classic, exotic or even tuner cars. Maybe Ferrari uses weird and wonderful parts just to be awkward (then you HAVE to buy everything from them at HUGE markup!)

[@RandyWillcox]

Worth every penny. Hands down. What you got out of buying that car when you did, for what you did, makes it an absolutely worthwhile purchase and project. I'm glad to have been here for the whole ride so far! Cheers Jack! And Merry Christmas!

[@WizzardPrang]

I've only driven a 308 (GTB) once and I'm very unlikely to own one, so you got my attention right at the start. It feels like we've been on this journey with you, Jack and what a journey! Congratulations on finally getting your 308 running well, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

[@EWS-sy3hr]

You now have a good driver….nice that it is no longer a “black box”of unknowns …the repair experience is priceless. Unfortunately you will never recoup your money. But you will always enjoy the memories. The car is beautiful !!

[@davedavey5]

I think it's been a worthwhile project, and no doubt you've gained loads of knowledge in the process +it's been fun watching you getting it back to life. Cheers Jack, hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year dude.

[@davidparry1982]

For THE Ferrari for folks of a certain age… (funny how we all want the car but not the moustache)’ I swear Christmas the year would equal your parts outlay! Thanks so much for all the entertainment you’re giving and loving the new content too👍

[@tristan7586]

Lots of hard work from you Jack and your willingness to work the problems has paid off. Smart decisions from you overall, it could have been way more expensive for someone less savvy. Good on you for hanging in there! Great videos, it's been an absolute pleasure following the ups and downs of your Influenzo journey on KZbin. 👏👏👏 Merry Christmas too! 🎄

[@olivers.6420]

So great to see that this cool car runs well now. Great job Jack!!!!! You were so patient and you know bad things happen sometimes, people who don't do these things don't make mistakes. You owned your mistakes and stood up for it. I like your attitude and the way you approach things!! Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023!!

[@MrAlphafang]

A very merry Christmas to you and yours Jack. Thank you for all the entertainment and knowledge I have had and gained through your hard work. it has been great to follow your journey. Here's to even more in 2023. ATB.

[@tuscantales]

Well done Jack - it’s well worth it for what you have learnt and the people you’ve met, for sure. I’m glad it’s sorted now!

[@johnandrews3568]

This has been a journey, Jack. Glad I found your channel as this is what dragged me in. But I kept coming back cuz your content is top drawer. So happy you have the InfluEnzo sorted. Now you can enjoy it or sell it on... whatever you choose, at least the work to bring it to snuff is well documented for any future owner. Happy Christmas to you and yours!

[@marknelson8724]

Merry Christmas to you. Glad to see the Influenza is sorted. Also, sad to see the Influenza is sorted. It was a hard fight and you won. Of course, things wear out and you'll be working on it again somewhere in the future.

[@Lurchin]

Thanks for all the great videos Jack, Merry Christmas & best wishes for the New Year.

[@stuffilike4498]

Fair play, a mechanically sorted 308 for £46k, not as bad as I feared. If the KZbin world goes belly up, you can use your extensive knowledge to trouble shoot other folks 308 engines! You deserve a medal for patience 🏅merry Christmas 🎄

[@mikeroz6549]

Happy Christmas Jack. Glad to see the Influenzo back together and hopefully fully sorted. TBQH mate you've probably ended up with a a better car in the process than if you'd have gone out and bought a £50 or £55k car. Well done, I love watching the Influenzo videos. 👍

[@eoinosullivan2636]

Happy Christmas, Jack. Thanks for another great video!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Awesome video. Loved this series and the car. Please continue to have plenty more videos on it. Keep up the good work.

[@filiannuzzi5871]

Happy Christmas jack and thankyou for this year its been very entertaining. keep up the good work.

[@martinhogg5337]

Great video, have a great Christmas and Happy New Year Jack! So glad that I found your channel and looking forward to your future projects and videos!

[@milesj6064]

This has been a long time in the making to finally see you smile when driving the 308, it is still an amazing car to look at, the lines of it. It did cost you a lot of money, but you did so much of the work, you know that car inside and out, so going forward, it should be easy to maintain as you know what needs to be done, or where to go and that is over half the battle. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and look forward to more of your good videos.

[@GM-fh5jp]

Well it was a long journey but worth the wait to hear that 308 V8 running sweetly. It sounds fixed too, congratulations, Jack This car put you on the map, long live The Influenzo.

[@autoavids]

Absolutely worth it. You have a Ferrari that you can actually enjoy and drive, you know it intimately and it's help you grow your channel. Kudos and congrats 🎉

[@stewkeene]

What you have there is beyond market pricing. You have had your own hands on the car and now know it very very well. Sure is beautiful. Thank you Jack for all the shared content. I appreciate it all and continue to watch loyalty. Merry Christmas all the way from Gilbert, AZ 🇺🇸

[@Transformyourmind1]

Happy Christmas Jack! Thanks for the great content!

[@stevesas632]

Great video, lovely to see the 308 out & about & driving good. Happy Christmas 🎄

[@tarekmirdad]

Merry Christmas Jack and happy New Year. Excellent presentation. Thank you very much for the superb video.

[@neilcowan535]

As you know, this 'thing' is the foundation of your channel Jack. All the other cars can come and go but if you lost the Influenzo....no show! Merry Christmas!

[@walterholmes4609]

And a happy Christmas to you. Thx for the ride!

[@eze8970]

2.5 years ago! Crickey! I remember watching your video when it came out & the stunned look of surprise on your face! You should be proud of what you've accomplished Jack! Think your car would still be a good price, as work has been documented, so it's a safe 'buy', if you do ever decide to part with it. Happy Christmas & all the very best for the New Year!

[@cristianocastagno9680]

Happy Christmas Jack ! I most appreciate your sincerity and honesty. The 308 has really been a bit of a nightmare but you managed to keep your enthusiasm, it would seem ! Looking forward to seeing your next adventures ! Ciao Jack.

[@AceFace50001]

Being that I didn't to go through the pain of actually doing the work, spending the money, etc. it was 100% worth it. This car and the associated videos are why I started watching this channel in the first place, especially during the dark days of the lockdown. Happy Christmas, Jack, and thanks so much for seeing this through and for sharing your journey with us!

[@rbirdi900]

Excellent viewing and informative. Another production that i watch several times.

[@steffydog]

Absolutely brilliant, it’s been the making of you and the channel, love it. Keep well Jack.

[@colinmartin2921]

Mind boggling! Great series, thanks for sharing.

[@Meadie69]

Your perseverance with this car is to be commended. I’d have put my head in the oven long ago. It’s only going to get more valuable now. Probably a keeper.

[@Lemma01]

We wouldn't be watching, mate, without this car. And the loony PJ'S. Thank you. And a very merry merry Christmas 🧑‍🎄🤍

[@greghawley1198]

Looks like you're ready for miles of smiles Jack! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@josephbidon4333]

There is no such thing as a cheap Ferrari, a dealer once told me. They are all a labour of love, great video story!

[@jasonheathcote7407]

Merry Christmas Jack. I have loved your journey with the 308 and will continue to follow your many other adventures.

[@robertfourt7096]

Merry Christmas Jack and thanks for all videos over 2022

[@Number27]

Happy holidays!

[@v1rotait23]

Jack, with you now on the home stretch to completion, I reckon you've done incredibly well with this "cheap investment" car, in rebuilding and fault finding lots of wear and tear damage, with some faulty parts thrown in for good measure! It's been wonderful to see that you've been able to do most tear-down and rebuild work yourself, with support from very good local expert help to backup the conclusions. Plus, you've gained 1000s of viewers who love old Italian cars that help return us to our teen years with Magnum P.I., and who have jointly shared your emotional roller-coaster rides with you. We are all the richer for the whole drama of cliff-hanger episodes and the total rebuild experience. This has made such great video content! Cheers and Merry Christmas to you and your family from NZL, David.

[@terryjames5109]

What a journey Your on Jack. Thank you as always for the hard work you do. Merry Christmas

[@rogerpritchard]

Thank you for all the entertainment Jack. I shall be watching again in the new year. Happy Christmas and happy motoring!! Roger

[@MrCarrera28]

Totally worth it. You have a Ferrari which you are not afraid to drive, both because of all the amazing work you have done and also because it already had high mileage so you won't be afraid to put kms on it. This is the sort of car that after all that effort I would not want to to sell but the nature of KZbin means it may need to fund new content, if so I hope you get to enjoy the car and stretch its legs in summer with some great drives before it moves on.

[@Number27]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you and happy Xmas 🎄 chap!

[@marcmessmer317]

Perfect Christmas gift video! Thank you Jack.

[@robsmith1a]

A labour of love for you. I used to have a 328GTS many years ago. It never really went wrong in 6 years and 9000 miles - I was lucky - the previous owner had to shell out for a new gearbox at £12k fitted (in the year 2000).

[@crhvideo]

Happy Christmas, Jack! The Influenzo was what originally led me to your channel, and what a ride it's been. I'm glad you finally got it fixed.

[@michaelkim3432]

Cheers Jack! Been following the Influenzo from the beginning and while it may have cost a pretty penny to get her right, you've learned so much while entertaining all of us along the way! Well done!

[@edmundhodgson2572]

Definetly worth it. You've done a great job and spurred me on with my own projects. Many thanks

[@moe5046]

job well done Jack, well worth the efforts. merry christmas. keep the videos coming

[@mrd4335]

Great episode Jack, Thanks 👍, have a good one n great 2023

[@jonathanohagan1349]

started to watch you as you got this...lock down. Awesome journey. Put it back to white, and now its priceless, even had Mr Tyrrell tinker with it!!!.

[@cp4512]

Definitely been worth it. Great content and its helped grow your channel (and therefore income from it). It definitely been my favourite car on your channel! You should also get most of your spend back when you come to sell it.

[@simes205]

We all love this car, well done, your patience is exemplary!!. The JM video is definitely well worth watching.

[@andrewstamps2806]

Hi Jack many thanks another great feature 👍....Merry Christmas 🎅 cheers Andrew

[@paulgoyette8222]

Jack, $50k… Love and Passion plus you gained 88,000 of us just because of the influenza! The car looks and sounds fantastic. Glad it’s running perfectly, drive and enjoy it. The rest of us are living owing a Ferrari through you!

[@jeandibb4111]

Happy Christmas to you too Jack from toasty Australia. So pleased to see all your hard work rewarded and to see you smiling driving the 308. Martin

[@danarmstrongmusic]

Merry Christmas Jack. This channel helped me stave off madness during lockdown, and I look back on the Influenzo journey fondly. I suppose the key thing is that while you state some percievable negatives impacting the resale, the reality is that you've got a VERY well-documented 308 - if only all Ferraris had the same level of information. So that will no doubt help with buyer-confidence (if that's the overall aim). But in the meantime, IMHO, you can regard this series as one of THE most engaging and interesting stories of the last few years. Well Done. (the Frankenlise comes close too!)

[@AndrewDobie]

I know i'm late to the party....just catching up on these. I'm doing a Rocketeer conversion on my MX% and I have had many many disasters, some of which were my own doing. Glad you hung in there - from one accident prone car guy to another (Maybe!) - well done on all you have achieved!

[@jamesmurphy1389]

It's been an amazing journey, Jack. Bravissimo to you for sticking with it. The car is now an absolute cracker with added star value as a consequence of your channel (no small part of the success of which is, may I also say, your own very relatable humanity. A man alone battling the wicked temperament of the Italian luxury sports car industry - and winning! Buon natale e felice anno nuovo signore! 😎

[@rogerhammond1346]

Well done Jack. Finally it runs properly! I feel relief so god knows how you feel? I look forward to a full road test. Happy Christmas and I hope you have a Ferrari trouble free New year!

[@miked5789]

Nice work... At many points along the way, I felt your pain & frustration as i'd been there too: redoing things over & over to find something else wrong. I salute you. Should you decide to part with it, i'm sure the transparency via your KZbin adventure & the amount of hours put into it & it's mechanical stability will make it easier. Keep it up in '23.

[@f.k.3762]

Awesome car, a true classic.You have come a long way with this channel. Well done, it’s far from over yet

[@richarddarsa6353]

Wonderful saga, sad to see it end. Please do one more video of the final finished product (on a dry day) You deserve a medal for the lesson you've given us all. Well done.

[@BigDuke6ixx]

It's been a great project to follow through the downs and ups. I was gutted for you when it slipped off the jack. Fabulous to see it's finally sorted.

[@twoknuckles]

I don't know if it was worth it to you...but it was worth it to me to follow along from the beginning!!! Loved seeing this car pop up on my feed, still think the 308 is the sexiest car made. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@richardwells4370]

Well done , your patience is a credit to you .glad you got it all fixed in the end , put some miles on it in the spring summer , I love the 308 best looking shape on the road

[@andrewbuckley2892]

Hi Jack . Well done ! Happy Xmas ! Looking forward to more next year !

[@LetseeGarage]

Thanks for sharing the costs! It's important for let every car enthusiast to know what they are getting in to!

[@robertlloyd7493]

What a journey ! Thanks so much for taking me along 👍🎅

[@richardjohnson3463]

Great to see/hear it running so sweetly now. Well done 👍

[@barfmeister8509]

It’s been a fascinating series to watch. I’d say with all the expense, the making of new friends, new contacts, the hands on experience and the point you made about this car being the catalyst of your new profession, it’s all surely been worth it. Some of what you have now you can’t buy! I’m sure there’s more to come from influenzo but in the meantime, have a great Christmas dude 🍻.

[@Number27]

Thank you chap, I hope you have a great holiday !!

[@e36328isport]

@@Number27 just watching this vid has already got the christmas period off to a great start 🍺

[@GTFour]

Wel done Jack. What a project. Need to see a video of you reviewing it now it works and just driving it too!

[@hondamonkeyboy]

What an excellent and informative video. I've enjoyed your journey every step of the way. I hope that you take some time to relax over Christmas and recharge your batteries for the New Year. Who knows what that might bring.

[@robertmyers4390]

Just a brilliant series of videos,,,,,Loved it !!!

[@ndpesicgroup]

Congratulations !!! Great work !!! Now you get to enjoy it often !!!

[@lm68lancashire60]

Such an entertaining project to follow and feel part of…well done for all your perseverance.

[@paulkent6846]

Great effort, it's lovely to see it painstakingly restored (your pain). As you say, for the channel content alone it's worth it, plus all you have learned along the way. Now you can enjoy it, then probably forget about the hard work and anguish it caused, just be proud of a lovely Ferrari. Have a great break.

[@Number27]

You too Paul!

[@markmushypeas313]

A great learning experience & hobby car. Well done. I've enjoyed your journey & eternal optimism & perseverance.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

Back in about 1978-79, when my dad bought a new 308GTB, he was unhappy with the exhaust. It would glow red hot on the track and be very restrictive on the top end. We ended up using a 70 Camaro exhaust stuffed into the original shell of the Ferrari exhaust. Not only did it sound fantastic, but it also allowed the engine to produce so much more power on the top end that the 12 cylinders were no longer pulling away down the straight.

[@williamsdaduk]

Totally worth it imo - well done for sticking with it - I actually thought the total for repair was going to be more than the car cost!

[@mikev.5845]

Ah, but we got to meet you and share in your journey. Thanks for that and Happy Holidays 😊🌲

[@philipdubuque9596]

Yes! Happy Christmas! Thank you for taking us along on your 308 journey. At the very least this troubled "cheap" Ferrari effectively launched you into consistently interesting and entertaining presentions; not something you can easily put a price on. Keep it coming Jack...

[@Number27]

Happy holidays Philip and thanks!

[@e_skie2685]

Well done, can't wait for a spring car show video after winter.

[@madrew2003]

Great job! I love the fact that you persevered!