Ferrari 308 GTS - Is the Most AFFORDABLE Ferrari the MOST FUN?
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- Ferrari 308 GTS - Is the Most Affordable Ferrari Actually the Most Fun? #DriveEveryFerrari | TheCarGuys.tv
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Re: Tom Selleck fitting, from google: "The Ferraris used in the show had to be specially modified to accomodate Tom Selleck, who stands 6'4" tall. The padding was removed from the seats so he would sit lower in the car, and the seats were bolted as far away from the steering wheel as possible to maximize the leg room."
Now we know, thanks 👍🏻
…..and a tub of Vaseline was copiously applied….
At 7:04 you can see the gap behind the seat for the current driver.
At about 7:10 there is no gap for Selleck.
@@texasbeast239 Very cool. Does the seat look thinner as well? Maybe just because he's a big dude.
One of the most iconic Ferrari's ever. A design and style that has stood the test the time. This car will look good 50 years from now.
Yes it will!
I could've bought 1 for 25 grand once - wish I'd had the money back then - probably could've squeezed it out somehow but didn't want to stretch myself that thin - now I wish I had
308gt4 and Mondial ? I think they’re next.
I had a 308 GTS QV for 6 years and loved every second of ownership. I sat in one last year and the strong smell of leather brought all the memories back.... Great video.
Thanks, Happy
Why did you sell it if I may ask
I am from 1973, I had the 308 quattrovalvole as bedroom poster. Got infected with the Ferrari virus around the age of 12. Nice episode!
When your driving a 308 GTS , your winning at life .. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Great episode fellas.
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You know what guys that was epic! The 308 has always been my favourite Ferrari as it was on my wall in the 80s and what gave my my Ferrari passion since I was 10. I’ve been in a few 308s and a 328 and I loved it. Seeing you guys smile all the way through and to hear Jason say “meet your hero’s” and Damian appreciating a car he had no interest in made this video so cool . This drive every Ferrari series is just epic and I’m loving every episode.,
Just include Jason in more as the banter between you two is what takes the videos to another level.
Thank you very much
Great to see Jason in the hot seat again.. what a glorious engine sound. Such an iconic car. I remember a friend getting one in the mid 70s.. his girlfriend was blond, well endowed and he had a 308GTB. Life didn't get any better.. for him. I lusted after both. Top episode, guys.
'I lusted after both' - not surprising, I suppose, considering how well endowed he was.
When people talk about "dirty old men" and being creepy, this is what they mean.
@@johnkelley7543 and proud of it.
Classic cars are about how they make you feel and reconnecting you with a much earlier time. Love the size and it's so pretty.
I’ve owned my ‘79 308 GTS since 1987. Run at Watkins Glen and Summit Point at Ferrari Nationals . Climbed the Toll Road at Stowe in VT, done 1000 mile rallies and a personal trip where the stored ginger ale in the front boot, started to explode, well we’d removed the spare because we were on a two week trip in the car and we stocked in advance. Thought that the travesty would be storage in the rear. Car has 60000 miles of which we put almost 40000. Very few issues in ownership. One clutch, the obvious belt changes, the points frying in the rally resulting in an upgrade to electronic ignition through a rebuild of the distributors. And kiss the catalysts goodbye. The road feel of the 308 is still amazing. I now have a 488 Spider as well as my first love the 308. Ferrari forever.
Prettiest Ferrari ever made in my opinion. Didn’t realize it’s actually a great driver’s car as well. Thanks for the great video guys!
ever made...😵💫🥴
Have a '77 GTB dry sump,3rd of 211 RHD since 1992.Toured Europe ..Nurburgring /Monza/P Ricard etc + factory tour.Didn't miss a beat.The boys are back in town! Jason I hope you can secure a nice example ...remember when Dino's were 5K? Early 308 are heading in the same direction !
The 308 really is a lot of fun I've driven the 308 and 328 a few times, but nothing so far has matched when driving hard in a friend's F40! Crazy machine, especially his F40 with mechanical configuration of the LM version! Great content
That is gorgeous! Still one of the most beautiful Ferrari's ever made.
Great video! I just came in from driving my 328! What great cars. I started out looking for a 308 QV but couldn't find the right one so got a 328 instead and have not been disappointed at all. Such fun cars to drive! You guys described it perfectly in the video. I strongly encourage you to get one!
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Good taste! You can’t go wrong with the 328!
Yes yes yes. Jason is back. Great video, as always. I also loved Magnum, espacially the intro when he slided the 308. Who can forget that?
I hired an '84 308 QV for a weekend in Scotland way back in the late 90s. A lot of fun to drive though the gearbox wasn't great until everything had warmed up but I think this is common on classic Ferrari's.
It’s incredibly easy to mod ,I added a twin turbo to mine and run it on 10% methanol gasoline (yes I know it’s not the best for old cars ,I change the fittings each month to avoid damage ) and it puts out 587 hp
Twin turbo blow through carb set up? Did you do any engine internal upgrades?
@@onetwoyouadeadman yeah i replced the piston heads and connecting rods
Wonderful road car rather than track day king. When cars were compact and comfortable enough to eat up B roads and reward at the legal limit. Not all progress since the 70s has been positive I feel. Great video
Thanks, Steve
Leonardo Fioravanti also designed the 348 😉
Great video - Yes, Tom Selleck's car had the seat lowered so it was fixed on the floor with no runners and also all filming was with the targa roof off.
This was the first video I saw from you, guys... and it was quite amazing, I wish I could do something like you do, I just love Ferrari from my whole heart since childhood. This video was amazing.
You could definitely do everything we are doing 👍🏻
Loving this series. Another great episode thanks for the entertainment boys.
Nice video and looks like a great day and roads. Having driven 308-348-355-360 I would agree the brakes on the 308 leave a lot to be desired. But it’s an amazing smooth cruiser and made for those rolling sweepers like you were on. I would love to add one some day to complement my Gated Gallardo. My father had a bunch of these growing up (see my channel) so videos like these being back the nostalgia. Such an awesome designed car.
My favourite Ferrari. Love the episode of Magnum where he's chased by a 928, my another favourite.
Brought back the memorable Magnum PI intro clip , the 308 slides onto the road along with Tom Selleck's wide grin.
What a beautiful sound- well done on content as per the norm!!
Great to have you back Jason. So pretty and so underrated…the 308 that is! Insightful as always chaps.
I wouldn’t say Jason was pretty tbf
such great chemistry when you're sharing the ride!
Steering wheel is from a later 308 QV/328, hence the lack of vision for some of the gauges. Original thin rimmed MOMO lets you seen them all.
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7:10 He did! He was so tall they actually had to drop the seat down and move it back, he was basically sitting on the floor.
Pleasantly suprised that the drive was so good even today. Iconic Ferrari and of having pop up lights, makes it extra cool.
This was such an awesome video guys, well done and thank you!
More please.
Thank you! Will do!
Good to see the Dynamic Duo back for an exciting episode 👍🏻
Ferrari has a big place in my heart I'm a huge Ferrari fan
Probably the most ferrari ferrari ever, a winner for sure....an icon .
Guys, love your sheer enthusiasm and the sincere excitement and fun you’re having sharing and communicating! Bravo!
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Great series! Thanks for sharing 😍 The 308GTS ticks all the boxes 👍☑️
Nice to see Jason back.
Fabulous.Great video as usual guys.Cheers
Absolutely gorgeous cars to me it’s one of the most elegant designs ever made, they look brilliant from every angle. I Would love you to test a 288 GTO always been my favourite dream car, apart from the weird seats totally perfect in every other way.
To my eyes, the 308 is the absolute bulls-eye of what a sports car is supposed to look like. Every other sports car, even other Ferraris, are aesthetically inferior by varying degrees. I might make an exception for the 80's era Porsche 911, which is is just as beautiful but went in a different direction in terms of style.
Yes, Jason is back, great vibes with you both on screen…… great car too, love the 308…..
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Loving the dial font, speaker grills, gear lever grate
Enjoyed watching this as much you all enjoyed driving it. Great effort on the Italian pronunciation. It's getting there!
Great to see Jason back on the channel, great review as always on an apparently too disregarded Ferrari.
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That was great, Thanks guys. Don't think I've seen one in that colour before. Very nice indeed.
Brilliant. My favourite episode. I think I want one now.
My brother had a 1977 Vetroresina that he had converted to a GTS with factory components, Rosso Corsa Magnum style with the later 16" wheels.. Did we have some fun in that car in the 80s! Put a microphone in that RH door intake where the carbs feed from and it will give you an auralgasm!
Nice vid fellas one of your best I'd say. Well sorted car too Early carb model is the sweet spot defo, and if you like the GTS you'd be blown away by GTB.The 328 is more sanitised and the under steering binnacle even more obtrusive on thighs Funnily enough I found the Italian mkt GTS turbo was more fun on public roads as it had a bit of the 288 about it despite only 370bhp.
Be interested to see what you think of my other two faves 206 or 246 (246 better imho) and the 512bb when you get the keys. The do feel old though but tactility and wieldiness (if that's a word) make up for it.
Keep up the top content.👍✅
Great to see both of you again 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice to see Jason again.
This was my first car crush. It still looks great today
As an owner I have to agree as it’s an amazing driver. Had my QV since 2009.
Excellent video, Gents! I love this car, and the color is fantastic 👌.
Magnum AND Kate Bush. I need this car in my life 🥰
First Ferrari I ever wanted. Thanks Magnum P.I
Magnum P.I. ! You need a big moustache Damian! 😆 Also, great to see Jason back again. 👍🏻
So good to see Jason again.
Lovely car! On my bucket list! Great video!
Great video guys, the car just looks right, who doesn’t like this car with two priests in, love the cannonball clips.
Cool, Jason is back 👋
That is a perfect colour and specification
Great episode mate , enjoyed it
Glad to hear it
One of the big mysteries of this era…why are the head restraints nowhere near anyones heads? Shoulder level? Great video as always and thankful that my dream car from childhood doesn’t drive like a dog! Small + light + not excessive power = great fun
Great to see Jason back 👏 😁👍
Not sure about in the flesh but it looks lovely in that brown 👌
Another excellent video boys. Should have LOADS MORE subs, don't understand why you haven't 🥺
Cheers, Philip
Had Great fun watching this episode. What a stunning example of a 308!!! Always thought that and the 288 gto and 356gt4? Are some of the best looking fezza's. Thanks.
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My best experience was driving a 328QV ⋯100mile per hour cruise on the highway then the bus like slow steering is perfect! The car is totally in sync !
Ferrari removed padding from the seats so Selleck could sit lower in the car, and the seats were bolted as far away from the steering wheel as possible to maximise leg room.
Excellent video of a lovely car. Like the new co host.
Great video guys!👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great episode boys.
Would love to see you get your hands on an early pantera as well. What a looker they are.
This is the sweet spot of Ferrari's and cars for that matter too me. Modern enough to be used everyday, but not so modern where the cars got BIG, complex and really to fast to drive on the street and have fun. I actually prefer its predecessor the 308 GT4 for driving experience but the GTB/GTS easily wins the looks department.
In regard to the brakes they can be improved, later calipers and pad material will do wonders, and the tops are really easy to install. Optimally it is a 2 person job but I can do it myself. I have no experience with a Porsche Targa, but the 308 is pretty similar to the Fiat x1/9 targa except they moved the catches to the opposite side.
Enjoyable video guys
So funny and passionate. You deserve 1.000.000 subscribes...
Much appreciated
Great to see Jason back, you two work so well together.
A lovely historic 308GTS car! How did you go with the targa roof panel then?
Happily, we didn’t have to go near it 😀
I watch every single videos you guys make. Particularly love your ferrari content 🤗
I owned a 328 GTS, loved that car and still miss it today. But don't miss the gear stick sticking into my leg as I drive it😂
That is awesome!
Lose a little weight
I love that spec! Works so well.
pretty Ferrari and wonderful to see Jason!
Selleck had the bottom seat and rails removed and sat basically on a pillow. But did you know that the producers originally wanted a Porsche 928. However, they wanted to to have either a Targa or or glass roof for aerial shots. Porsche refused the co-operation. Probably not the best decision from Stuttgart. But those days Porsche was already quite tight on money - till Wiedeking came to rescue it in mid 90s.
Thru the lense it looks that the proportions are not exactly right with long overhangs and not the most sexy stance but they look great in real life. Very small and cute. Still built in the old way on top of a rather delicate steel frame. I think it was the 360 when they went for pressed steel bodies and quality improved a lot. The most passionate 308-fans would always prefer the Vetroresinas but even they were not that fast and they too are prone to the steel frame rusting. Still, a wet dream but probably best as a dream.
Who is the bald headed bloke with Damien? 😂🤣
A great review as always guys. Really loving this series and it should do good for your channel into the future.
"It smells like a refinery"... haha
I had a 208......the little known 2.0L turbo version, it was superb, a bit of light bubbling but it never missed a beat. Cheap too, it was a long time ago and I replaced it with a Porsche 924 Carrera GTS which went wrong with monotonous regularity, back end of the 80's, I was happy then
Magnum PI
My childhood, this is the Ferrari. Wish you featured a red one,
Probably the only one I really really liked all because of Tom Selleck and Magnum PI.
Thank you for this I was waiting for this in drive every Ferrari.
Dam it too short
Great video series. I have a poster of a 308 still. Timeless beauty. Cheers.
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It's such a gorgeous car.
Great Ferrari, I was a Magnum PI fan, so you can imagine how much I love this car (the brown let me speachless: never seen before and beatifull).
But, I have to say that the Ferrari of my life dream is the 288 GTO (the 308 final evolution).
Anyway, great vid, I really loved your smiling faces.
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Same here 👍🏻
Sounds better from the right hand seat as the induction intake is on the right. Hence RHD cars better for sound from drivers seat!
Correct
Great to see Jason back behind the wheel. Not so much my poster car, more a very well played with Diecast. Beautiful car. Great series.
Glad you enjoyed it
To source these beautiful examples is a real treat, as opposed to watching a grainy video of old cars 👏🏻
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Great episode. Love the 308/328's. Driven a few. I'm 6ft2 and can fit ok without the roof behind the seats or in the GTB. These won't be available under £100k soon I suspect.
That’s good to hear, Richard
I can’t tell you how much I’m enjoying this series. Thank you for your effort and sharing these beauties. Btw. That is an amazing color.
Much appreciated
Great episode guys 👏
Thanks
Nice upbeat video and cool Ferrari
This was brilliant, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it
Lovely film. Enjoyed that. My fave will alway be a BB though . The poster car for me. 1 thing, Joe achilles owns that bend i think!
Great as one!!! Even better as a duo.
Finally Jason is back.. i was beginning to think Damian should change his name to the "TheCarGuy" 🙂
Excellent drive review, thanks for taking us along! If I had the money I'd have one.
Cheers 👍🏻
Everyone knows and loves the 308 !! Love this colour :)
A great looking car, I may be an old duffer at 48, but that is what a Ferrari is meant to look like. A Ferrari is meant to be pretty, that is the difference between Ferrari and say Porsche or one of the Japanese manufacturers.