CAR WIZARD bought the Car Trek 4 Ferrari 308 from Tavarish! What could possibly be wrong with it?

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • Ferrari 308 episode #1: This 1978 Ferrari 308GTS was called a 'smoke machine' and a 'Deathtrap' in the Car Trek series 4. Just what did the CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ get himself into with his latest purchase???
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  • @tavarish
    @tavarish 3 роки тому +4868

    Can't wait to see what you do with it! Good luck, man!

    • @MP-vd1ck
      @MP-vd1ck 3 роки тому +136

      Thank you Tavarish for selling the car to the Car Wizard

    • @dollarzUS
      @dollarzUS 3 роки тому +6

      Ahhhhh holy

    • @jamesbambury
      @jamesbambury 3 роки тому +22

      And he is going to need all of that good luck

    • @RoxanneBarbelo
      @RoxanneBarbelo 3 роки тому +35

      I love that Ferrari so much! I'm a lambo loving lady but that is one of the most beautiful Ferrai in my opinion. I wish I had one

    • @mickaelsynnott4562
      @mickaelsynnott4562 3 роки тому +8

      @tavasih Would you accept 20 000$ for selling the car on the spot ?

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless 3 роки тому +330

    Freddy - "This car isn't trashed enough for me to fix..."
    Wizard - "I'm used to these kind of things from Tyler."

    • @jasonw3303
      @jasonw3303 3 роки тому +11

      Except Tyler was smart enough to pass it on ! It’s the perfect car for wizard though.

    • @vincentpion8584
      @vincentpion8584 3 роки тому +7

      Technically, it is a thing from Tyler. Lol

    • @slyfox4564
      @slyfox4564 3 роки тому

      Lmfao

    • @anthonyslazas2898
      @anthonyslazas2898 3 роки тому

      He not getting paid though

    • @felixokeefe
      @felixokeefe 3 роки тому +2

      Wait a minute. This 308 isn't nearly as broken as it seemed during car trek. Ok we have to wait to find out what's going with the engine. But if if it's only a case of rebuilding the carburettors that's not such a big deal.

  • @troyjkesner4518
    @troyjkesner4518 3 роки тому +167

    I'm glad the Wizard got this, it deserves the kind of attention that only he can give a car!

    • @millsmillsmills203
      @millsmillsmills203 3 роки тому +3

      The only alternative would be if Hoovie bought it so the Wizard would stll be the one fixing it lol.

    • @troyjkesner4518
      @troyjkesner4518 3 роки тому

      @@millsmillsmills203 Indeed! Then Tyler would be the one paying...seems like his style...

    • @619guy202
      @619guy202 3 роки тому

      0:45 Mrs fine ass Wizard should stand up on the car like that

    • @arposkraft3616
      @arposkraft3616 2 роки тому

      well him and probably a good bunch of other mechanics with experience in sports cars

  • @TBendez
    @TBendez 3 роки тому +376

    I'm so glad that you got a hold of this because this means that it will get fixed. Properly.

    • @PastLight
      @PastLight 3 роки тому +16

      Agreed, I mean Freddy might be an ok mechanic, but this kind of car needs some serious appreciation, the the Wizard will definitely deliver. No nonsense, chinese radio, neons and aftermarket rims on this beauty (And I'm not against aftermarket rims, I think they are almost necessary to make some vehicles look exciting and interesting, but on this car, those ferrari stars look amazing)

    • @TBendez
      @TBendez 3 роки тому +5

      @@PastLight The car needs a mechanic and a "technician", with the ability to see things through. I am curious on how Wizard will handle the carburettors seeing as he has mentioned several times he doesn't like them and might not have the necessary skillset to correctly tune them. I'd love a quick and short collab with Iain Tyrrell of Tyrrells Classic Workshop.

    • @elitesniper923
      @elitesniper923 3 роки тому +4

      @@TBendez in the long run carbs should be better cause early fuel injection can be finicky. More simple with carbs if you can tune them up.

    • @TBendez
      @TBendez 3 роки тому +3

      @@elitesniper923 I can neither agree nor disagree and it's beside the point I was trying to make. He has stated he isnt as good with carbs as with electronic fuel injection.
      On the other hand, Wizard hates mechanical fuel injection even more (and so he should) so carbs that are tuned with the help of listening and reading plugs is probably the better option.

    • @simonbailey2151
      @simonbailey2151 3 роки тому

      @@TBendez This car needs a video collaboration with that amazing blind mechanic who can tune carbs (and do loads of other things) by sound and feel. That’d be cool.

  • @eliotmansfield
    @eliotmansfield 3 роки тому +417

    Mrs Wizard: how much did you pay for it?
    Mr Wizard: About two weeks worth of hoopties

    • @TYLSawadaTsuna
      @TYLSawadaTsuna 3 роки тому +27

      25k is chump change for Mr Wizard thanks to Tyler, who is always ready to stuff his pockets because of italian hoopties, the irony.

    • @MrDuncl
      @MrDuncl 3 роки тому +8

      @@TYLSawadaTsuna If it all goes horribly wrong and the engine, gearbox and suspension all need replacing Tyler will probably offer the Wizard $30000 :-)

    • @c.a.windlinger7954
      @c.a.windlinger7954 3 роки тому +1

      @@MrDuncl I'll give him 30k right now, just tell me where to pick it up..

    • @RegalCobra097
      @RegalCobra097 3 роки тому +2

      More like: "Don't worry. Tyler will bring in another Hooptie that will make me thousands."

  • @FrankValchiria
    @FrankValchiria 3 роки тому +175

    congrats, you are gonna make it great

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 3 роки тому +1

      Make -Hoovie's- Freddy's turd great again.

    • @richardstoffel6585
      @richardstoffel6585 3 роки тому +2

      Wizard nickname is Trump “making cars great again”

    • @henryreed5641
      @henryreed5641 3 роки тому +2

      @@richardstoffel6585 unlike trump he will actually do what he says.

  • @lignoylis
    @lignoylis 3 роки тому +167

    knowing that a fine mechanic will rescue this car makes me feel wholesome

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 3 роки тому +7

      Thank you Jesus! Such a pretty car 🙏🏿 no crazy wheels or dumb graphics

    • @acatwithinternetaccess2827
      @acatwithinternetaccess2827 3 роки тому +2

      Good call. Cant wait to see wizard get her back to her former glory

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому

      Still not sold on whether it should be a restore to close stock or restored to cannonball as I was saying elsewhere.
      Check my channel comments and hold that trashcan fire!

  • @seanschuler1700
    @seanschuler1700 3 роки тому +162

    The wizard is the utmost perfect owner for this beautiful masterpiece

    • @MP-vd1ck
      @MP-vd1ck 3 роки тому +3

      The Wizards wife and Car looks amazing

  • @alanhubbard1868
    @alanhubbard1868 3 роки тому +17

    Watching the Magnum PI shows of the 80's you can tell the age of the show, because the wheels on the Ferrari grow in diameter, as the years go by, and aspect ratio of the tires goes down.

  • @geoffreycarter3981
    @geoffreycarter3981 3 роки тому +231

    "she did an excellent job, she did what she came to do, but i don't appreciate her standing on the hood" So polite Mr Wizard.

    • @ineedthekrup5333
      @ineedthekrup5333 3 роки тому +14

      Whose brilliant idea was it to have a model stand on the hood with stiletto heels in the first place is more the question?

    • @butwait
      @butwait 3 роки тому +11

      I cringed at that girl standing on the car. Lost a smidge of respect for Freddy there.

    • @lostapostle76
      @lostapostle76 3 роки тому +19

      @@butwait You can take the boy outta Florida but you can't take the Florida outta the boy.

    • @Vangent87
      @Vangent87 3 роки тому +6

      A genius I didn’t make it passed her assets to notice she was on the hood 😂

    • @Wolfstanus
      @Wolfstanus 3 роки тому +5

      @@butwait he probably didn't have a choice. Remember that the whole thing was sponsored and scripted

  • @bharathrossi
    @bharathrossi 3 роки тому +471

    Wizard: it might need some viagra Mrs wizard.
    Mrs wizard: It’s not standing up is it?
    Had me laughing crazy😂😂

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 3 роки тому +6

      *Wizard might be able to drop 300 lbs with amp/stereo AC delete plus plastic gas cap. Would feel like picking up 36hp.*

    • @claudehepworth1458
      @claudehepworth1458 3 роки тому +5

      You think Wizard is trying to tell us something?

    • @Brad68303
      @Brad68303 3 роки тому +2

      Made me laugh too!

    • @zikegladion6848
      @zikegladion6848 3 роки тому +2

      The fact it’s a couple making that joke is what made it so fricking funny 💀💀

  • @joekingracing
    @joekingracing 3 роки тому +31

    Dude, I am so glad you picked up this car and are going to fix it! I was literally thinking to myself on the last episode- 'Man, I wish someone would take this and fix it on their UA-cam channel!'
    Thank you.

  • @saint_pyre
    @saint_pyre 3 роки тому +142

    this makes me SO damn happy. that car was not broken, it just needed love.

  • @RandomGuyDan
    @RandomGuyDan 3 роки тому +287

    You'd have to be a car wizard to buy this car. This will be fun to watch.

    • @rockandmeatroll
      @rockandmeatroll 3 роки тому +7

      We can all imagine the labour and parts costs. :)

    • @mattridgley9095
      @mattridgley9095 3 роки тому +2

      When I saw that wiring my ringpiece twitched involuntarily!

    • @AutoAnatomy
      @AutoAnatomy 3 роки тому +2

      Oh man, I'd love to have that as my next project!

    • @Stiletto6inch
      @Stiletto6inch 3 роки тому +2

      Magic Mike, I'd like you to do some rewiring🤣

    • @MattMG84
      @MattMG84 3 роки тому

      At least the doors are back on XD

  • @KCJbomberFTW
    @KCJbomberFTW 3 роки тому +39

    I would literally spend $25,000 to park this in my garage and keep shiny

    • @arposkraft3616
      @arposkraft3616 2 роки тому +1

      with current petrol prices that may be the smartest as well

    • @KCJbomberFTW
      @KCJbomberFTW 2 роки тому +1

      @@arposkraft3616 literally I’d have this perfectly polished and tossed in my living room

  • @meeder78
    @meeder78 3 роки тому +280

    You got to love Mrs Wizard. I can only imagine what a huge support she is for the Wizard and his endeavours. Mr. and Mrs. Wizard are a great couple.

    • @evil03mustang08
      @evil03mustang08 3 роки тому +2

      The face my wife is gonna make when I tell her I wanna buy this car......

    • @TheBees86
      @TheBees86 3 роки тому +14

      I feel like these two are Hoovie's spiritual parents

    • @johnsmith1474
      @johnsmith1474 3 роки тому +1

      No, I don't got to love Mrs Wizard. She should go bake a pie.

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому +2

      That must have been some row, lol. Glad he won but I reckon he owes her. Rewatch that discussion and see more and lisan more.

  • @iainnorquay5371
    @iainnorquay5371 3 роки тому +82

    This is the most iconic Ferrari and I am glad it has found a loving home. Well done Wizzard.

    • @rk22cc
      @rk22cc 3 роки тому +9

      agree

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah, no. That would be the 250 GTO, F40, or F50.

    • @rk22cc
      @rk22cc 3 роки тому

      @@rustler08 NO NO Mr. Rustler 80th you are not the ultimate expert there.

  • @frankmastromauro5630
    @frankmastromauro5630 3 роки тому +141

    Car wizard and his wife deserve all the success - humble and good people. Happy wife, happy life.

    • @tenslider6722
      @tenslider6722 3 роки тому +6

      Amen to that

    • @robdc4829
      @robdc4829 3 роки тому +10

      Happy wife, happy life are what guys say when they've given up on ever doing what they want to do.

    • @diddy2612
      @diddy2612 3 роки тому +4

      @@robdc4829 exactly, just give her your balls after you say that saying. It should be happy spouse happy house. It’s a 2 way street. Some guys tend to forget that

    • @pistachiobandanos904
      @pistachiobandanos904 2 роки тому +1

      @@robdc4829 Amen brother. That saying is so cringe. Beta!

    • @hakeemsd70m
      @hakeemsd70m 2 роки тому

      @@robdc4829 I mean, the dude is living out his dream as an auto mechanic and gets paid by UA-cam to show us his skills. If that isn't what he wants to do, then I don't know what is

  • @garethvw9262
    @garethvw9262 3 роки тому +142

    When it’s complete, you should get John ficarra in to appraise it again, see how much value you added and restore some faith back into him, it seemed like he needed it after seeing it on car trek !

    • @juki6377
      @juki6377 3 роки тому +6

      please dont i'm so tired of american shows that just care about the money money money, value, wizard was already on thin ice at some point

    • @swingersonian
      @swingersonian 3 роки тому +1

      @@juki6377 Get the hell out of town and crawl back to your hole in Russia or Germany.

    • @juki6377
      @juki6377 3 роки тому +9

      @@swingersonian Russia or Germany?! I like stuff more about the cars themselves and the mechanical stuff, not just wanking over an imaginary figure of "it's worth this much". Maybe it's too much of an effort for you and you need to crawl back into school (although i hear the US schools are more like kindergartens with occasional shootings)

    • @carpal08
      @carpal08 3 роки тому +5

      @@swingersonian hes right tho. appraisers are the worst thing ever and just over inflate value. how many times ive seen people selling cars for less than half of the "appraised value" shows me its useless

    • @swingersonian
      @swingersonian 3 роки тому +2

      @@carpal08 It is part of the show, and don't let some foreign guy tell you money shouldn't enter into it. I don't give a shit about the appraiser.

  • @Steverz32
    @Steverz32 3 роки тому +68

    Best Husband/Wife on UA-cam! Mrs Wizard is so supportive, this single fellas,Is the kind of girl you wife up! Keep up the great content Wizards

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому +2

      Yes... problem is you don't find too many of those...

  • @rEdHoUsE_1969
    @rEdHoUsE_1969 2 роки тому

    There's a reason I joined this channel from the get go (with a few thousand members) ... it is the most unpretentious, down to earth car channel on the tube ...
    No 'I bought the cheapest ______ in the USA' crap ... just honest, non sugar coated advice & realistically assessed repairs ...
    This Ferrari build has been low key & no hiding the pitfalls & expenses ...
    Daniel has certainly earned his 'Junior Wizard' merit badge ...

  • @really9025
    @really9025 3 роки тому +59

    I am jealous of your ability to view this car as an “opportunity” rather than junk. Good luck with your Reno!

  • @brandonmorris2513
    @brandonmorris2513 3 роки тому +56

    Can you imagine going back in time about 10-15 years and telling someone that in the future people were going to live out their dreams by making car videos and making too much money. Good for these guys. They are living the dream!!!

  • @ti1ion
    @ti1ion 3 роки тому +1

    You are an absolute legend! Thank you for taking this on. And I am so happy that you are going to stick with your gut feelings and leave the car as "stock" (for this thing) as you can. Those wheels and meaty tires look awesome! And while the front grill is odd, it also gives the car an interesting look. I can't wait to see the progress and as you go through it and make that engine work like it is supposed to.

  • @iancastle5840
    @iancastle5840 3 роки тому +116

    As a child of the 80's I still like how these look.

    • @barryrhoads2206
      @barryrhoads2206 3 роки тому +7

      Timeless design. Real art.

    • @brendanmoran397
      @brendanmoran397 3 роки тому +3

      People dog on these because of performance but man are they pretty to look at! I love em!

    • @MultiSpencerc
      @MultiSpencerc 3 роки тому +2

      As a child of the 2000s I do too.

    • @ANDREWSAMY562
      @ANDREWSAMY562 3 роки тому

      You can't not like how it looks, and not even an 80s kid...

    • @whatinthe4500
      @whatinthe4500 3 роки тому

      its a sin not to love how that beauty looks

  • @WhiskyCardinalWes
    @WhiskyCardinalWes 3 роки тому +23

    You cannot believe how relieved I am that it is going to a good home to be restored!!

  • @thirdcargarage2951
    @thirdcargarage2951 3 роки тому +1

    I am pleased to see you bought it. I was actually thinking of contacting them and buying it myself. It was my favorite of the three Ferrari. And felt it needed repaired and brought back.

  • @szczerzo
    @szczerzo 3 роки тому +71

    Tavarish: I always make questionable choices when it comes to buying cars. Wizard: Oh, I see you're holding my beer already.

  • @johnmilligan2964
    @johnmilligan2964 3 роки тому +4

    I love your vision for taking it back to pretty close to stock. I grew up watching Magnum so the 308 is my favorite Ferrari. I think they are beautiful and this one is a really straight and clean to start with. I think that it's going to be a great car when you get done with it.

  • @TarmenAmzarian
    @TarmenAmzarian 3 роки тому +119

    Dear Wizard: If there is anyone on this planet whom I want to see dive into this project, it is you!

  • @slowdaze
    @slowdaze 3 роки тому +47

    The 308 was the best looking of the 3 Car Trek cars. It may not have been perfect, but it was the one I would have wanted.

    • @noahcalland8316
      @noahcalland8316 3 роки тому +2

      It was a damn close fight (for looks) between the 308 and the 599, IMO

    • @uncommonlogic1698
      @uncommonlogic1698 3 роки тому +2

      I commented on Cartrek, 308 is Iconic.
      My choice over the the other Ferraris

    • @jimmyf9545
      @jimmyf9545 3 роки тому +1

      Slowdaze...With all due respect, that's an insane desire.

    • @EmeyeP
      @EmeyeP 3 роки тому +2

      It doesn’t matter how shitty it is, I would have this stunning looking 308 over the other two CarTrek Ferraris any day. Good call keeping the 14” alloys.

    • @elitesniper923
      @elitesniper923 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I agree this is a classic. Well worth the investment to fix it.

  • @perseverance8
    @perseverance8 3 роки тому

    I picked up the same year, 1978 208GTS from an estate sale late last year, I never intended to be a Ferrari owner though I spontaneously purchased it for shockingly on the cheap! It's in great shape including MANY extra parts such as tin Ferrari "posters" hung in original owners garage, tools, carbs, doors, seats, various steering wheels, not yet installed roll cages, fuel (gastanks) cells, NEW old radiators, stock piston kits, rods, crankshafts, bearings, lots of misc bolts & fasteners, even high comp piston kits, two NEW engine blocks, various performance cams for the original 2 valve per cyl engine among multiple other(s) for the 4 valve heads including multiple sets of "DOHC" 4 valve heads! The driving computer still works along with everything else. The owner ran "engineered" gasoline he purchased at hardware store which explains how clean the engine is along with running waterless coolant, I've inspected engine with a cheap video inspection "endoscope" I ordered from Amazon. The owner accumulated the various parts over the years after he purchased car from original owner in early 1990's, I remember seeing the car for many years even as a child at local parades & car enthusiast meetups, his family didn't know much about the car but claimed they had many memories & stories about it growing up they were in an apparent hurry to sell off the estate with the pandemic situation & all I lucked out being the only person who offered to purchase it, being where it was located people were more interested in the various tractors & Ford trucks from the estate. So far I've driven it in a local parade & plan to drive it this holiday weekend, if it doesn't rain.

  • @Hacker4life
    @Hacker4life 3 роки тому +39

    I'm excited to watch the Wizard work his magic on the 308. A couple of my friends, who never watch this channel or now tuned in.

  • @chefgromano5025
    @chefgromano5025 3 роки тому +70

    Eventhough it’s in a sad state it was still the coolest model on car trek. Most iconic.

    • @PRamsey77
      @PRamsey77 3 роки тому +4

      Best looking by far.

    • @307skylake7
      @307skylake7 3 роки тому +1

      @@PRamsey77 Absolutely agree.

    • @therealboofighter
      @therealboofighter 3 роки тому

      I agree, every time it was driving along the highway, I was thinking that it was the best looking car of the series.

    • @chefgromano5025
      @chefgromano5025 3 роки тому +2

      @@therealboofighter ha me too! To me but I may be 80s biased the 308, lotus esprit turbo 83 to 87 and the countach are the 3 most beautiful cars ever.

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому

      @@chefgromano5025 yes, countach was my favourite in my card collection. I was lik 'the doors (and speed) have it' but in the noughties i rather liked the elan

  • @benjaminwilson3216
    @benjaminwilson3216 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed, it was due anyway. You've always impressed me on your guest appearances for other people and seemed knowledgeable enough to be trustworthy. Very good content, good man, good wife, good life. 👍

  • @dericanslum1696
    @dericanslum1696 3 роки тому +75

    ..."I'll leave that to Mrs. Wizard...she's really good at hand painting things"..."thanks"...so wholesome...

  • @godspeedcustoms1
    @godspeedcustoms1 3 роки тому +15

    Out of all the cars on Cartrek, this is the one I was most in love with, and quite honestly, ranks right up there with my number 1 car of all time, a Delorean DMC12. I can’t wait to see this evolve in your hands Wizard!

    • @commodoresixfour7478
      @commodoresixfour7478 3 роки тому

      What makes the DMC12 cooler is that you can still buy one new. :)

  • @musicbro8225
    @musicbro8225 3 роки тому +1

    First time viewer here.
    I'm really growing to like this car as I see it more and more, it's so pure.
    You sound like you are the perfect couple for the job also; taking it back to it's basic beauty. I'm looking forward to seeing the journey :)

  • @JUST_ONE_ID10T
    @JUST_ONE_ID10T 3 роки тому +43

    This should get a lot of views and be worth restoring.

  • @mattetch12
    @mattetch12 3 роки тому +17

    Car wizard, I want the Panasonic radio.. I actually repaired one of those when I was in high school for a teacher, recap it new belts and check for dry solder joints.

  • @BallisticSheriff
    @BallisticSheriff 3 роки тому +4

    Im actually very excited to see you get this looking great Wizard, when I watched Car Trek I thought it might have been binned or something. Cant wait!

  • @sage11x
    @sage11x 3 роки тому +43

    This car is so pretty. Even in it’s sorry state- so pretty.

  • @HAMMER8181
    @HAMMER8181 3 роки тому +5

    Looking forward to seeing it used as a backdrop like your other “projects”...
    Boat
    Chevelle
    30s car
    Cadillac...
    Your entering the realm of tavarish for unfinished projects... time to chum up to jared

  • @joedwigans7847
    @joedwigans7847 3 роки тому

    Hands down the best channel on You Tube! An HONEST man doing HONEST work with the most SUPPORTIVE wife! Mr. & Mrs. W., you're only getting better with time! Congrats on the growth & success!

  • @GibsonBuck
    @GibsonBuck 3 роки тому +43

    Wizzard: I bought grandma because my hands hurt, i'm old...
    Later: Look i bought a Ferrari!

  • @2006gtobob
    @2006gtobob 3 роки тому +35

    Car Wizard, "it may need a little viagra, Mrs Wizard" to which she replies, "It's not really standing up there, is it?" I was rolling. I didn't think I'd hear such innuendo from these two!

    • @paulkirkland1535
      @paulkirkland1535 3 роки тому

      My thoughts exactly LMAO!

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 роки тому

      Wizard will be looking at her up a ladder and saying Great Beaver!

    • @MoBigAl
      @MoBigAl 3 роки тому

      And I can't believe there hasn't been a thousand references to wizard sleeves yet

  • @mauriciojv7901
    @mauriciojv7901 3 роки тому

    Very happy to see this iconic car not been sent to the junkyard. Cheering for you Mr. Wizard.

  • @DariusMcScotty
    @DariusMcScotty 3 роки тому +16

    You should write StanceWorks channel, there's a 308 building and the original parts are stored(i hope) so maybe you can get a deal on them.
    Good luck!! I'm so happy you saved the car.

    • @kiwia8271
      @kiwia8271 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah he's not going to be using any of it.

  • @marcusmintz6530
    @marcusmintz6530 3 роки тому +10

    I haven't finished Ronald Finger's Fiero last post because I didn't know what I would do next. I have my answer. This is Gold. WEEZAARRDD!!

  • @PikevilleDroneServices
    @PikevilleDroneServices 3 роки тому +1

    I am sooooooo glad you got this Ferrari!!! I’m looking forward to you bringing it back to its former glory!! It really has beautiful lines…..if only it was a targa!!

  • @patrickjeter7928
    @patrickjeter7928 3 роки тому +46

    "She did an excellent job. She did what she came to do." Hilarious.

  • @ernieleithes6545
    @ernieleithes6545 3 роки тому +7

    Wizard look up a guy on U tube he is turning a 308 in to a track car he had all the interior for sale in LA i think.(STANCEWORKS)

  • @AnthonyJ350
    @AnthonyJ350 2 роки тому

    Awesome car! Can't wait to see what you do with it! I would be cool to see that car back in the day when the interior was finished and functional, a different era for the 12 volt industry.

  • @StayinZooted
    @StayinZooted 3 роки тому +5

    This is the best possibility for this 380. After finishing cartrek I definitely wanted to see it repaired. Now I get to see my favorite yt mechanic work on it!

  • @saywhatnow57
    @saywhatnow57 3 роки тому +10

    Well this might be the most interesting thing The Wizard has done.

  • @user-od9iz9cv1w
    @user-od9iz9cv1w 3 роки тому

    Win win transaction. You got a great deal, and have the resources to get it sorted out. Properly sorted by a competent mechanic, these can be a great little car. We saw that with Matt from the smoking tire. Great add to your channel. After CarTrek, this will be a series a lot of people want to watch. Great move Mr & Mrs Wizard!

  • @steventartamella454
    @steventartamella454 3 роки тому +7

    I really hope you show this getting restored. Love to see the steps on your channel. I don't care how much is wrong with this car, I love this car. It has a great look.

  • @LiveFreeOrDieDH
    @LiveFreeOrDieDH 3 роки тому +33

    If he starts collecting hoopties at this rate, Wizard might have to sell one of his yachts!

  • @kevinr3631
    @kevinr3631 3 роки тому

    This video put you over the top - Congrats on 500,000 subscribers!

  • @dimbaZLO
    @dimbaZLO 3 роки тому +20

    Well, I didn't expect this to happen that's for sure.
    Knowing Car Wizard and his skills, this 308 will rise like a phoenix and live again.

    • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
      @OMGWTFLOLSMH 3 роки тому +3

      I hope so but he's got at least 3 other projects that remain incomplete, so I'm not holding my breath. The '38 Olds, the '66 Chevelle and the large boat. To be honest, this Ferrari is the only one I'm really interested in.

    • @dimbaZLO
      @dimbaZLO 3 роки тому +1

      @@OMGWTFLOLSMH That's still a reasonable amount of projects compared to a certain youtuber who happens to be Wizard's client ;)
      But eh, whatever. More content for us to watch, more nice cars for David to drive when he finishes the required work.

  • @jrodigan5
    @jrodigan5 3 роки тому +28

    I can’t think of a better person to have bought this.

  • @vandalorianvandalorian4769
    @vandalorianvandalorian4769 3 роки тому

    Man, after the boys beat up on the poor ole 308 on their trek, I was hoping it would be saved.
    Glad you picked it up, CW. Looking forward to watching you get it all sorted.

  • @cmartin_ok
    @cmartin_ok 3 роки тому +14

    I'd love to know what the other 29 cars were in the deceased former owner's "secret" garage building. It will be great to see this Ferrari "restored" and brown interiors certainly make a change from black or white/cream. Best of luck with this project

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 3 роки тому

      Aren't Ferrari (and Alfa Romeo) interiors usually tan which is more orange/brown than cream? :)

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому

      I'm pretty sure it was ordered with those colours

  • @ENWILSON
    @ENWILSON 3 роки тому +112

    Despite Freddy’s best attempt to kill this car it is a beauty that deserves to live.

    • @Carstuff111
      @Carstuff111 3 роки тому

      Absolutely agreed!

    • @violinmiata
      @violinmiata 3 роки тому +2

      Best looking car trek car. Wishing it was getting a 280 gto treatment

    • @Carstuff111
      @Carstuff111 3 роки тому +1

      @@violinmiata I will admit though, the older I get, it may look boring... but I want the 456 as well, more so with that manual transmission :)

    • @violinmiata
      @violinmiata 3 роки тому

      @@Carstuff111 yeah, it’s beautiful too. My brother in law has money and let me drive his f430 and his father in laws gt4 lusso, a f430 would be the choice and cheaper too. By broke ass is staying with my Miata with a turbo kit. Ferrari dreams are only dreams, alas a gated manual is eternal. Cheers friend

    • @Carstuff111
      @Carstuff111 3 роки тому +1

      @@violinmiata I have a 1992 Honda Civic I bought 8 years ago that would likely have been in the crusher by now. I have redone most of the suspension and steering, and hopefully soon I can find a B-series transmission for a reasonable price as I have a rebuilt, high compression B18A1 waiting to go into it now. The original D15B7 still runs, but the poor thing has 285,000 miles on it and it burns oil on 3 out of 4 cylinders. Once the B18 is dropped in, next will be finding a VTEC head for it. While my car isn't a Ferrari, I still love what Honda did to make even their most mundane cars, handle so, so well, and a B-series wakes up nicely with little effort :)

  • @darrellsimpson6966
    @darrellsimpson6966 3 роки тому +1

    Will be great to see part 2. Beautiful cars. Had a glass one. Wish I'd kept it.

  • @waynebullock9717
    @waynebullock9717 3 роки тому +78

    Literally the only guy who could have rescued this thing from certain demise.

    • @ToolkiT73UK
      @ToolkiT73UK 3 роки тому +4

      You have obviously not seen rattarossa's channel ;)

    • @scottcooneymusic6736
      @scottcooneymusic6736 3 роки тому +3

      They went out of their way to make people think this car was a total pile of shit. It isn't.

    • @waynebullock9717
      @waynebullock9717 3 роки тому

      @@ToolkiT73UK I have seen it - but good point!

    • @stopmaverick2
      @stopmaverick2 3 роки тому

      @@scottcooneymusic6736 meh.. its pretty rough. Gonna need a lot of work in labor but luckily thats not his problem.

  • @j.d.8593
    @j.d.8593 3 роки тому +20

    Things i didn't expect today, to see the Wizard buy the ultimate Hoopty Ferrari, but i guess he is the best man to own that deathtrap! 🤣

  • @christuff9881
    @christuff9881 Рік тому

    Mr wizard, I don't know how much of a comedy you are playing, but miss wizard seem to be an angel! Your performances here are envy by many, for a couple seemingly built on respect and very much love.
    I shure hope it is genuine, it seem to be, and I can feel a saoul mate there!
    Awsome demonstration of what being in love is....

  • @iamiam7
    @iamiam7 3 роки тому +8

    Watching Tavarish and his trials with the Ferrari reminded me of the Magnum PI episode where Magnum thought he could save money by having TC do a tune up on it and it ended up smoking and running horribly:-)

    • @walkthnyt2000
      @walkthnyt2000 3 роки тому +1

      @Andy B. That was my favorite episode! The car was sputtering around the entire show until at the end when TC tuned it and it ran perfectly because he was paid. That episode made me want to work on cars.

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому +1

      Wow, you vaguely reminded my of that payment interplay! I wonder if they ever did find robin?

    • @iamiam7
      @iamiam7 3 роки тому

      @@nooboftheyear7170 id forgotten about that part!

  • @timhancock6626
    @timhancock6626 3 роки тому +1

    I look forward to seeing how this one progresses. It's obviously in very good hands and I found myself nodding in approval of everything you have planned for it.

  • @JoshuaBrown-is8fb
    @JoshuaBrown-is8fb 3 роки тому +23

    I’ve noticed you’ve gained about 5k subscribers since this video aired today.. so close to 500,000 now.

  • @jazzman92478
    @jazzman92478 3 роки тому +17

    Wizard: The interior of this car is some shade of brown.
    Mr. Regular Car Reviews has entered the chat.....

  • @Flvice1
    @Flvice1 2 роки тому

    Replacing the old bullet style fuse box with the Birdman fuse box is a must... I did mine soon after getting my 308 QV 16yrs ago... it cleared up all the electrical gremlins and prevented future ones for sure.. Windows went up faster.. dash and interior lighting was brighter. Good choice! GTBs get more $$ than GTS because they made fewer GTBs hence rarer and they supposedly track better due to a stiffer body. But without AC my choice would be a GTS open Targa. In mine cools nicely but my back will be pretty moist after a long drive

  • @ShoelessJP
    @ShoelessJP 3 роки тому +19

    Amazing! I look forward to what you can do to this amazing automobile.

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 3 роки тому +1

      @Kinky Streets It will be when finished.

  • @thuuryn6249
    @thuuryn6249 3 роки тому +7

    The 308 is beautiful. Glad it’ll get sorted out.

  • @pawzee4373
    @pawzee4373 3 роки тому

    Now finally im sure that I will subscribe this channel. Big respect for doing stock version without modifications. Good luck car wizard!

  • @Hellblaue210
    @Hellblaue210 3 роки тому +26

    Also, I think Mrs. Wizard should do the same photo as the model

  • @anzonix
    @anzonix 3 роки тому +16

    Essentially seems like Wizard has his business and other dealings sorted out so well he has now all the time he needs for his hobbies. Boating and old supercars. Happy for you man!

  • @Sandman_117
    @Sandman_117 3 роки тому +1

    I honestly enjoy this channel because of how genuine it is.

  • @aa240sx
    @aa240sx 3 роки тому +9

    hope you really make this a part of your channel wizard would love to see an end to end restoration of this 308, all the youtubers out there like freddie (tav) have veered away from that style of video and us shade tree mechanics definitely appreciate the troubleshooting and repair work an expert like you can illuminate for us when you perform your magic!

  • @fudogwhisperer3590
    @fudogwhisperer3590 3 роки тому +10

    Can't wait to see what you do with this car! I've wanted one of these since I watch Magnum PI back in the 80"s!

  • @hojo9115
    @hojo9115 3 роки тому

    I personally think this is the best looking Ferrari from the car trek episodes. Congratulations on your purchase. With your skills you've got a really beautiful Ferrari and it will be restored to its former glory

  • @samsmith9347
    @samsmith9347 3 роки тому +6

    Can’t wait to see hoodies and Freddy’s faces when you are finished. Remember the word NO when they try to buy it back.

  • @MidnightMiata
    @MidnightMiata 3 роки тому +16

    Oh man, restoring this 308 will really turn it into something sweet! This'll be a real treat to watch!

  • @oliviergineste4652
    @oliviergineste4652 3 роки тому

    So cool you save this beautiful carburated (not fuel injection) Ferrari. Is it "vetroresina" or already steel bodied? I think you should think about finding the original seats. They are so gorgeous, and probably not too difficult to find. Oh, and by the way, te GTO look front spoiler is really cool !

  • @joshuacwilson6187
    @joshuacwilson6187 3 роки тому +12

    I knew it wizard i knew it.... We'll see this sometime later and be wondering if you took a time travel to '78 to roll it out of a showroom!

  • @kvader
    @kvader 3 роки тому

    Wizard has that Bob Ross vibe about him. Not angry or shouty, just calm.

  • @ssnders2522
    @ssnders2522 3 роки тому +20

    This was honestly my favorite Ferrari from the show

    • @TheFloridaStig
      @TheFloridaStig 3 роки тому +2

      I think it was everybody's favorite. We all love an underdog

    • @therealjaypowell
      @therealjaypowell 3 роки тому +2

      It’s an incredible looking car. Such a good project.

  • @nickmaclachlan5178
    @nickmaclachlan5178 3 роки тому +9

    With the boats and the Ferrari, the Wizard's shop is starting to resemble a set from Miami Vice......

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 роки тому +1

      Magnum PI was better

    • @nickmaclachlan5178
      @nickmaclachlan5178 3 роки тому

      @@phillipsmiley5930 are you saying he needs to buy a helicopter then???? lol

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 роки тому +1

      @@nickmaclachlan5178 Of course, to get the set he needs a Hughes 500

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому

      @@phillipsmiley5930 nah, the Rockford files were better

  • @wooly1950
    @wooly1950 3 роки тому +3

    The 308 still is one of my favourite Ferrari's, have fun with it you Wizards !

  • @crsantin
    @crsantin 3 роки тому +4

    It might need some viagara
    It’s not standing up is it? 😂😂😂
    Thank you for saving and restoring this gem.

  • @DumbCarGuy
    @DumbCarGuy 3 роки тому +5

    If the seat farts could only talk. I think you owe us those seats under a black light. They probably glow green like there is no tomorrow.

  • @kickbuttowskii
    @kickbuttowskii 3 роки тому +284

    Restore this and show tavarish how wrenching everyday works.🙃

    • @99Vood99
      @99Vood99 3 роки тому +24

      Right, huge difference between Wizard's content and Tavarish's. Although the bigger cat who works with Tavarish knows what he's doing.

    • @ChrisParayno
      @ChrisParayno 3 роки тому +1

      😆😆

    • @Povreviewz
      @Povreviewz 3 роки тому +17

      Tbh he had Covid-19 so yeah.

    • @j.d.8593
      @j.d.8593 3 роки тому +12

      But, ironically, the Wizard won't wrench on it everyday, just Wrench On His Free Time 🤣

    • @AirWolf2301
      @AirWolf2301 3 роки тому +11

      Tavarish never says hes the best or good at wrenching everyday... just that he dose it lol

  • @youngtimersgarage
    @youngtimersgarage 3 роки тому +1

    Nice score looking forward to seeing this tidied up

  • @ytjg99
    @ytjg99 3 роки тому +5

    The car is definitely in the right hands. Can't wait to see it come back to life. Even though it is rough around the edges, it was my favorite of the three in the Car Trek series. Excellent purchase!

  • @tonycotto8073
    @tonycotto8073 3 роки тому +17

    0:36 I can't wait to see Mrs Wizard strike this pose when the rebuild is done.

    • @MrRoadWorrier
      @MrRoadWorrier 3 роки тому +1

      Hope she takes her shoes off first!

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому

      The sound of that sawn-off being cocked behind you...

  • @stevenvanes2928
    @stevenvanes2928 3 роки тому

    I'm glad that you ended up with this Ferrari. It has the best classic Ferrari lines of all the Cartrek cars. I'm sure that you car fix it up nice.

  • @tpcdude
    @tpcdude 3 роки тому +21

    Someone alive must know the history of this car -- would love to know the whole story.

    • @phillipsmiley5930
      @phillipsmiley5930 3 роки тому

      Yep it must have a story

    • @Nickos1b
      @Nickos1b 3 роки тому

      There are two priests would know more. One was short and black and the other white constantly drunk. Sadly they are no longer with us to tell the story but I think there was a video or something 😃 😃

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 роки тому +1

      Was it called cannonball run with burt reynolds? Iconic 80s film

  • @randolphduke
    @randolphduke 3 роки тому +21

    I owned a '79 308 GTS back in the '80s and will always have a place in my heart for these cars. For that reason, as long as Freddy didn't have time for it, I'm glad to see the Wizard bought this car. I know it will be in good hands as he brings it back its former glory.

  • @martinlagrange8821
    @martinlagrange8821 3 роки тому

    I believe the front grille and spoiler of the nose are original Ferrari parts - they are from the Ferrari 328 GTS. Many many interior and engine parts are also shared with contemporary Alfa Romeos, e.g. the Alfetta/GTV/75 , and Duetto/Spider, which will bring prices down, as Alfa and Ferrari even now share a parts bin. With kind regards.