Road Legal Classic Race Car Review: 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB "Vetroresina"

[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@apachehelicopterah64]

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[@Number27]

Would definitely have preferred a GTB over my GTS.. and this looks like it really handles. The GTS just can't with such a flexi chassis.. but one area in which the InfluEnzo scores over this is sound. The bespoke silencer with unequal length pipes really make sit sound like a proper Ferrari. This one still seems to have the angry 4 cyl sound that i've come across on other 308s!

[@srantoniomatos]

Nice to see you comment here...love to watch both.

[@simplevoicereviewssvr6418]

@@srantoniomatos same bro, same bro

[@WillThePlank]

That car sounds absolutely BIBLICAL! Also I snorted my tea out of my nose at the floating duck during the ad...

[@Klutch58Customs]

Wow. I can't believe how much these go for now. I had a hound of a 308 GTB in the late 90s. I bought it from a customer for next to nothing, tarted it up and sold it after a year of unreliable motoring. I thought the £10k I eventually sold it for was a good profit! Good grief.

[@944geek85]

My brother had one of these (vetroresina) Down Under in the 1980s when no-one wanted the fibreglass models. He converted it to a GTS using factory parts. It was brilliant. With the driver's window down the scream of those 4 twin throat Webers on full song shrieking through the door intake was eargasmic! Of course he had a moustache and a Hawaiian shirt!

[@derin111]

When I was a schoolboy in the 1970s/80s my friend’s Dad worked for a well known advertising company in London. His company cars were Ferrari 308s. The first was a 1977 fibreglass body version, carburettor 308 GTB. The second was a 1981 308 GTS…exactly like the one in Magnum. We truly used to think they were out of this world! He never used to (knowingly) let anyone drive them. However, every time he went away on holiday my mate would turn their big house upside down and find the keys. He’d then chalk mark the garage floor around the tyres so they could be repositioned exactly where they were left. He’d then ‘nick’ them and we used to go out in them. After use, we’d return them to the garage and lightly sprinkle dust over them to make them look like they hadn’t been moved! 😂 There were no speed cameras in those days and my mate would drive them like a complete nutter. I remember when he undertook on the inside (!) a Lotus Esprit at over 120 mph on the A3. We had a few near misses in those cars. It surprising what we got away with really…..especially as my friend would let another mate drive it on his own through South London, on his own, aged 17 without even a driving licence! 😮 All was ok…..until one day in stop-start traffic in Brixton some twat in an old Volvo went into the back of him! It wasn’t ’bad damage’…but noticeable. His older brother, who was a Copper, said it was him that had been driving it and took the flak for mate! Each company car, after 3 years, became his own personal property. Each…….he basically just let rot away and decay until after his death they were sold for a pittance. 😢

[@ricatiman]

This is a car I came to love in the 70's - 80's, when I was working at Sports Tune, a dealer of european cars, and high performance parts and tires. I was fortunate enough to drive a 308 Vetroresina when it was in for new tires - Michelin CN36's as I recall. The owner was a nice guy, and told me to take it out and scrub the mold release compound off the tires for 20 or so miles once the new ones were installed. And it was a revelation! The first mid-engined car I had ever driven, and so cool.... I owned a 240Z then, with many $$$ invested in upgrades for slalom racing, but that Ferrari! It changed my life.... I sold the 240Z and bought a brand new X-1/9, that I then took to 2nd place in class at the 1979 Canadian National Slalom Championships, running CN-36's that I had fallen in love with on the 308. Unfortunately, just a month later, that 308 caught fire and was written off and junked by the insurance company. The owner did buy a new Saab Turbo from me though... I would really love to have one, in good nick, today!

[@ChristianRThomas]

Isn't the X1/9 a great little car? I was pretty wowed with it - and hadn't expected much as I was well into my 30 years of Lotus ownership (then an Excel). But not at all! So much was so right with it and, most importantly, it was great fun. There was even something intangible that I felt was better than the Excel, which is one of the best handling cars of all time. Maybe the size and weight. I don't know if they are overlooked these days but I expect they are. Can the engine be bored out? The same engine in 2.0L would be something I'd want.

[@Passchen]

Sounds like Jay found his love for the OEM+ restomod. Keep it looking original, but fix many of the old issues, fit EFI, better brakes, suspension, etc. True to the original spirit but without the headaches (sorry to those who feel the headaches are true to the spirit).

[@bigeasy228]

You promised that we would get to see you climb out of the car at the end of the video...😂😂😂

[@The_BenboBaggins]

Love how rough and ready this car is!

[@machohogan]

The rear lights on the 308 take me to a happy place, such a big part of growing up loving these in the 80’s. The Corgi version, magnum, Cannonball run and so many more. I want this body in the 488, or the 488 engine in this body.

[@AutomotiveAvocation]

You tease! You said wait around to the end to see you getting out! Lol I’d have avoided getting that on video too… 😂

[@cafe405]

The 308 chin is such a good look.

[@mgbv8man2]

used to be excellent fun racing with Jai and this Ferrari - he drove it to the races as well!

[@samueldowney2806]

I can't believe a track slag 308 is worth 150k! I was guessing 50-60k. That's mind blowing. But it's a wonderful and different thing, value aside, not being precious and good condition, so it can be used and enjoyed without worry (relatively speaking). Also, how good does the engine sound, raw and animalistic, not artificially tuned to sound F1-ey. It sounds like my imaginary brm brm noises sounded like in my head as a kid....

[@truantray]

They only built 800 of these. What planet does a used Ferrari sell for 50-60k.

[@mariemccann5895]

Let's not forget he is essentially a clickbait merchant peddling his own BS to the lowest common denominator in order to try and finance his own narcissistic lifestyle of pies and cars. Take everything he says with a large grain of salt, most of it is easily debunked, trouble is a lot of people are fooled by tabloid journos, don't be one of them.

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

Yep, I was thinking 65k max. Thats a lot of money! Just looked at the second and prices for these. They've gone mental in Europe. Close to 100k now. 348's are slightly better value for money.

[@ldwp6395]

​@@anonymous_bot_botdon't alot of 348's have slightly dodgy handling? I'm not sure how long, but I think the it was the first year or two.

[@claudiomarangone614]

@richardharrold9736 actually great tactile unassisted steering

[@AntoniusTyas]

That V8 throaty bark is just something else. Like 2 Alfa Romeo twin-spark 4-cylinders from GT1300 Junior having a heated debate.

[@ziginox]

Jay, the exhaust audio on this one is actually really good! Having the mic a little further of the exhaust exit actually helps keep the 'rasp' at bay that you sometimes get as the air expands leaving the pipes, a sound which you normally don't hear as it doesn't carry very far.

[@sgtgrash]

A 'proper' Ferrari... 😊 After a '308' pulled up alongside his Austin Cambridge at a set of traffic lights on the North Circular, my dad opted to buy a Ford Capri 2000GT as his next car. In his words, it was streamlined, like a Ferrari. In his defence, the 2000GT did contain half of a V8... 😮😁

[@ajoellew]

Honestly, this appeals so much more than any moderish supercar. Love it

[@lloyd9819]

That ad transition was legendary 🤣

[@davidthomas1424]

Agreed!

[@Kenbak-1]

For 150k I'd expect the inner A-pillar not to be covered in duct tape

[@josephkelly4893]

Not a real race car without duct tape

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

Well I mean you’d be welcome to remove it but would be kind of silly as when you have an accident and bounce your head off roll cage and it kills you I bet the duct tape wouldn’t look too bad then 😂

[@LRSTGS]

I'd expect somebody making a critical comment about somebody elses car to know the difference between an A pillar and a C pillar.

[@deadprivacy]

​@@josephkelly4893indeed for 150k you should really expect at least one bit of duct tape if not more.

[@daniels.2720]

I thought that counted as "patina"...

[@NewpsBeach22]

One of the most beautiful, timeless designs ever and a pure driving experience. Prices for these beauties are starting to reflect their value.

[@johnforeman634]

One of the most timeless designs of any car ever.

[@shankarbalan3813]

One heck of a car indeed James. Lovely wheels too. what a sound it has under acceleration. sadly most of us can only afford the scale models.

[@workinprogress1098]

Great video. Had my 308 GTS 20 years and it still puts a smile on my face. Been all over the UK, Scandinavia & Europe. I have the Ansa exhaust and K&N and it sounds so good. Slow compared with modern cars, but I enjoy every journey.

[@markkerry5840]

Fantastic film thank you very much

[@Spenny909]

My lord. That sound! ❤

[@HenryStaals]

This is one case that makes an Exige a very sensible option

[@steveroark4023]

Really fun to see you so excited about the 308 - best 'o luck!

[@09juliancarr]

BMW stylists should be forced to look at this car and understand proportion and elegance.... Oh and the HelloFresh! ad was fantastic!!!

[@bmstylee]

BMW seems to be interested in making cars that look like a 1998 Civic that was crashed into the tuner aisle at Auto Zone

[@domtoni4567]

Sounds like a lot of fun, and Giac should (my $0.02) upgrade his motor, chassis etc and make a beast !!!!

[@truantray]

That 308 has had the front spoiler replaced with a later version, the original was smaller on the vetroresignas.

[@adampetten5349]

You just knew it would sound incredible before watching.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Now thats a man in love !

[@jeffeffinggluck]

The front lower air splitter/damn/spoiler is doing soooo much work in the sexy department.

[@tomblatch1594]

I fu*king love that car. Great video!

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

155 Vetroresina / 211 Steel RHD built...Dry sump. Only 50-70 kg difference. Appreciation towards 246 Dino levels coming. Ohh BTW 288 GTO Based on the 308 !

[@Selmerpilot]

I weighed two European spec dry sump 308s, one steel and one vetro. The difference with about the same fuel levels was under 70lbs.

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

@@Selmerpilot yes the whole vetro thing is over hyped, price difference was +10% ...now around +50%...USA vetro cars not even dry sump plus the ugly bumpers/ emissions stuff !

[@Nord_Mann]

Always wanted a 308. Now you made a video on it, it’s time to get one. Fast😂

[@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ek]

Once again, Simply Irresistible!!!

[@RzogL]

A dream car of mine, probably Fioravanti's best design and apparently Giugiaro's favourite. I still have my Bburago 1/24 die cast from childhood. And I love the GTB, NOT the GTS. Carburettored Vetroresinas are cool, as are QVs, but if I had the money I would buy a GTBi and restomod it.

[@RzogL]

@richardharrold9736 Taste is subjective. Sure, the Daytona is a beautiful car, but to my eyes not as pretty as a Maserati Ghibli (especially a Spyder). For me it's the 308 GTB or the BB that are Fioravanti's best designs, and I don't know which of the two I love most. I am in something of a minority as I don't regard the 288 GTO to be better looking than the 308, the rectangular front grille and fog lights rob that car of some of the 308's beauty and the pumped up curves don't make up for that.

[@RzogL]

@richardharrold9736 The Khamsin was awesome! Another Gandini masterpiece. I prefer it to either the Ghibli or Daytona (it too has a bit of a reputation for being a bit agricultural to drive). The 365 GTC also intrigues me. But much as I admire fast GTs, it's the mid-engined 70s wedges that really do it for me. They tend to be purer than the 80s cars that followed, where they really did overdo it with the scoops and wings.

[@darkchild130]

It’s cool to see a Ferrari as a track car.

[@jamesstaggs4160]

I'm not of big fan of Ferraris. Seem to be. Ery expensive cars that you can't drive because they'll just break. However the 288/308/328 look is just beautiful. Maybe it's because I was a kid in the 80s but they just look like exactly what a fast car should look like.

[@bmstylee]

I love old Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc and they are definitely finicky and a task to maintain. That can be said about any classic car. You would have the same maintenance issues with a Ford Highboy, Tri-5 Chevy, early Mustang, Camaro, Mopar, etc. They're not daily drivers. Modern offerings from most companies who sell high power, limited production models are pretty good for regular usage but never are because they the owners are afraid of hurting the value by driving them.

[@drstrangelove4998]

Ab fab! As usual, terrific video 🎉

[@CR71243]

JamEmm and Ferrari - PERFECTION!

[@alexnicholas6065]

The 308 is and always will be my first love in cars. On the note about why Ferrari moved away from the fiberglass, I read somewhere that it was because the Corvette was fiberglass and Ferrari did not want to have that in common... Not sure how true that is.

[@stefanbadass5357]

Hello, I'm James and todays Sponsor is... " HELLO FRESH".......yeah right Jimbo

[@darrellsimpson6966]

How childlike and insulting.

[@lyntnugent9361]

Made the year i was born,and my 3 initials on the number plate...spooky.

[@ba2724]

I'm calling it now: Jay will buy Nr27's 308 and modify it to his liking. That will be Must See YT!!

[@leviddesign4537]

Looks like a right shed.

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Not sure about the value, but these the days… and that does look a lotta fun without having to be so precious about every little detail

[@Lightdarker9]

Absolutely one of my dreams car

[@Vinttro]

The 308 GTB, a proper classic Ferrari. The next Dino, so if you have one, hold on to it.

[@fredfisher2699]

Was looking forward to the promised viewing of you unfolding yourself out of the car 😢, otherwise a great video, thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@reinmansmith]

So I take it that you liked it then?? Lol 😆 Don’t think I ever seen you quite so excited over a car 👍

[@brianiswrong]

Seems a slight change in direction is required for james. A battered merc van, with a trailer and a slightly " loved" 308 for road and fun days (with a trailer for overnight stays at the track😮❤

[@MrAjjm65]

A great review, and the best Hello Fresh advert to boot! What’s not to love about an Italian V8 and some lentil food stuff thrown in?!

[@paulboyle6857]

Interesting to see you using(at least in this episode)the B4437 road between Charlbury & the A361 also favoured by "Number 27" & Harry Metcalf(Harry,s Garage)Many moons ago I attended Kingham Hill School just up the road between "Chippy" & Stow &,of course,Clarksons' Diddly Squat farm is nearby.Never liked the sound of the flat-plane crank V8.The Esprit V8 sounded similar.

[@4rephill]

"A brace of carburettors" ? 🤨 - It came from the factory with 4 carburettors 😉

[@mariemccann5895]

He's not hot on facts, he's a clickbaiter to fund his lifestyle 😀

[@darrellsimpson6966]

Nonsense

[@PenryMMJ]

It's the sort of car that car snobs would look at with sheer horror, and car enthusiasts with a huge grin. 😁

[@eze8970]

Great sounding car, hope the owner has many more fun miles! Thanks J! 🙏🙏

[@gmain1977]

More appealing than modern stuff

[@TheM5Dog]

At one pont the 308 shape was the most successful and common in terms of car sales iirc. The 308, 288GTO, 328, 348 and 355 can all trace their origins back to this shape.

[@andysteggals2745]

I don't want to be rude but I could tell you of a very good way to stop the steering wheel hitting the seat belt release....as I say, I don't want to be rude! Maybe stick o the low calorie Hello Fresh options!

[@davebarron5939]

Not to use a worn out phrase but, This car is miles of smiles, easily after a long / bad day, you jump in and get your life back.

[@ec-ft7oh]

Stunning!!

[@davidthomas1424]

Marvelous. Touring? No problem. We really do need a collab with both you and Jack from No 27. Regarding your Hello Fresh advert. Really funny, and far more likely to encourage people to sign up (in my opinion) than their own adverts. Do they sell pies? 😁🥧👍👏

[@brianhoefer7148]

I made it to the end but no human extraction process.

[@RedLP5000S]

I remember when a sorted 308 could be had for twenty grand. Now we have to hemorrhage 150k for a beat up shell.

[@michaelfoulis7438]

Another excellent video James, you should try and find a Daimler Super V8 to review.

[@Zlin0035]

there is a 308GTS thats been running around up here in Edinburgh lately.

[@mariemccann5895]

Your point being?

[@LPVP123]

James you should analyse your spontaneous facial expressions when your driving… The more raw the car the more you look like your enjoying it 🙂

[@michagorka3789]

You get the likes and comments more for looking like me then the content. Content is still good but the look kills

[@GM-fh5jp]

Some nice suspension mods there I'm guessing...it has the 288GTO stance. Very nice (with working aircon, thanks)

[@TheM5Dog]

The 288GTO was based on the 308 so surely it's the other way round?

[@GM-fh5jp]

No, take a look at a stock 308..it doesn't sit like this one. This one was setup for racing(like a GTO)@@TheM5Dog

[@zippy963]

As a subscriber HPA and yourself it amuses me how you both have the same channel sponsors. How should I choose for my 10% discount on Car Vertical? 😂😂

[@rushyg1006]

Awsome car really😊

[@lordnovember5688]

If I could afford it I'd make an offer there and then. This is what it's all about.

[@edwardobernardino4347]

My divorce is settled that's very much J for your soothing British accent... Your content has taken me away from the crazieness

[@calebmcdonald8458]

James can you ask the owner what exhaust is on this GTB? Is it an Ansa? I have a 77 GTB and have been looking for a new back box and that sounds glorious!

[@johnscarsandstuff]

The appeal of the Ferrari 308GTB/S is, sadly, lost on me. This is despite it being one of only three Ferraris of which I have any practical (albeit passenger) experience. Maybe if I got myself into the driver's seat for enough time, it would all slot into place and I could appreciate whatever it is that people witter on about when describing this series. Yes, it is very pretty, but I don't like the sound it makes and every V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft is to be regarded with distain. Proper Ferraris should have an engine where the cylinder count is a whole multiple of six. That said, it was a very interesting video of an interesting car.

[@baldofraggins5948]

Weirdly that 308 sounds just like my Accord Type R did with an induction kit fitted. Is that mainly induction noise or V8 engine noise?

[@1ongava]

Was that a Bottom reference at 12:23, if so masterful!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I don't think that was, but I do put a few in!

[@1ongava]

@JayEmmOnCars "there are more fish in this lake than seven" I recall was the full line!

[@Joescuderia]

You should name the dealership sources where to find those cars.

[@moderndesign5282]

Price tag is fine if the GTB was in nice original used condition, yes it’s a glass fiber first edition but it’s so far beyond originality one would have to put a lot of cash into it to get it back to shape, better to just buy a later steel body edition for less

[@thisnthat4318]

I want to see one of these for £50,000 and it had £48,000 worth of receipts in 10 years

[@kw8757]

Legend has it Jay is still stuck in the drivers seat.

[@mariemccann5895]

A few less pies might help.

[@kw8757]

@@mariemccann5895 Do Hello Fresh do pies? I might sign up if they do.

[@HSVR383SC]

I love it and the sound but doesnt look real quick. Stanceworks has done more my style. Looks and way more performance.

[@markbennett6658]

I think Jack from Number 27 should keep the Influenzo. He only paid £32K for it in 2020. I know it’s his pension plan and prices are topping out most probably but it’s unlikely 308s will be that cheap again. I’d only cash it in if I absolutely had to. £150k might be relatively affordable but not for most mere mortals like me!😕

[@MrManBuzz]

This car is 150k because it's one of the rare early fibreglass cars, the steel cars are way cheaper than 150k, still not exactly 'easily affordable' for the average joe, but still.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Damn, that car is rough.

[@bobhopemaryjane2]

Buy it!

[@GShockWatchFan.]

Is it very different to number 27's 308?

[@bmstylee]

This guy made a race car. Number 27 tried to make a road car out of a dumpster fire.

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

I think it's mandatory to have a moustache in order to own that car 😉👌✌❤

[@rodrigosoriano4780]

5 speed is alllways the best for the road

[@eugenendungu4062]

The fact he's shouting just tells you how loud the 308 is😅😅

[@LB427SC]

You’d go with the steel car at half the price

[@beta400rr2]

What are these like to own though? When it comes to 308's/328's, I have heard such varying stories. Some say it's one of the cheapest Ferraris to own. Others say, if you buy one it'll ruin your life. I wonder what is the truth.

[@LB427SC]

If you don’t mind fixing them yourself (and they are not complicated) then very affordable. Parts are actually surprisingly cheap other than a few oddities. Fuel pump went on my injected GTS. New one was £135 from Superformance.

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

held together by tape ?

[@mariemccann5895]

Very apt lol! 🤣🤣

[@TheLuckyluc555]

I wanted to see how you got out😢

[@DjDolHaus86]

I'm surprised it weighs 1175kg, although a featherweight in todays world that seems kind of portly for a race prepped 70's Ferrari with plastic bodywork

[@shmarts4203]

You've done the sl63 thank you very much, but I can't afford the 1 that you tested :( Is there any chance or way that you could please do the 1 from 2009 to 2012 or 13 as that is what what I'm saving for and I don't even know if they are any good.....I just really like it's looks and I do realise I am quite alone in this as everyone seems to like the 55 or the New 63 help....please...from a devoted fan ;) and I am old as you can tell by the way I message...from the late 90s ;) sorry

[@csllover]

Shed.

[@sammygirlie345]

A v8 shed

[@csllover]

@@sammygirlie345 still a shed

[@csllover]

@richardharrold9736 well said

[@Watty101]

Shed and brave pill wrapped up in one