Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Wanted, 308 GTB to buy.... BOUGHT!

[Dennis Liu (bigheaddennis]

Hmmm... I thought that 1980 models were ALSO injected.  I have the
electronic owners manual for the 1980 model, and they are injected 308
GTBi/GTSi versions.

Vty,

--Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Gavin [mailto:gavinnz [at] xtra.co.nz] 
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:47 AM
To: BigHeadDennis [at] gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Wanted, 308 GTB to buy.... BOUGHT!

Thanks man,
I think it's a 1980 car with a 81 UK "year reg"...
It does have carbs and the chassis number is right for a carbed car.
Regards
Gavin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Liu" <bigheaddennis [at] gmail.com>
To: "'Gavin'" <gavinnz [at] xtra.co.nz>
Cc: "'The FerrariList'" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 4:43 AM
Subject: RE: [Ferrari] Wanted, 308 GTB to buy.... BOUGHT!


> Gavin, CONGRATS!  Wonderful news.  But I'm relatively positive that a 1981
> model should be an INJECTED car.  Better double check...
>
> Vty,
>
> --Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gavin [mailto:gavinnz [at] xtra.co.nz]
> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:39 AM
> To: Dennis Liu
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Wanted, 308 GTB to buy.... BOUGHT!
>
> Well that was DAMN quick... after a tip last thursday from a UK chap about

> a
> car at a UK dealer that sounded like what I was after,... I have over the
> weekend sold two motorcycles and organised an extension of the house loan
> and I just got off the phone with the UK again and I have confirmed the
> purchase!
>
> 4 days from finding it to taking it....
>
> Happy??  YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!!!!
>
> The add for the car reads....
>
> "FERRARI 308 GTB Carberator Model , 1981 W Reg . This is a beautifull
> original four owner 308. Rosso red with Crema leather interior. Just 
> 42,300
> miles from new with a very very comprehensive Ferrari / Specialist service
> history, complete with all bar one of its old MOT's which confirms the 
> cars
> very low mileage. Being a fixed head 308 the car does not squeek or rattle
> and is a beautiful drive. The gear box is still smooth and fluid. Factory
> fitter A/C. Original Single branch Exhaust system - which gives that
> beautiful engine note sound fantastic. Up grade Ferrari Momo three spoke
> steering wheel. Split rim Compomotive Ferrari alloy wheels."
>
> I have spoken at length with the seller on the phone last Thursday and 
> again
> tonight I am happy that all and all it's going to be one of the better
> ones....
> I am of course prepared for it to be a used 27 year old car.  That WILL 
> need
> work and upgrades.... that, I can cope with... I have been working on old
> Italian bikes for most of my life so I know a bit about what I am getting
> myself in for... and I have owned and driven a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 
> for
> 4 years now so I know the price of ownership of a top of the line car.
>
> The ONLY thing on my list it didn't have right was the Crema not Tan
> leather... but that is a very small mater.  And if and when the leather
> needs attention I will have it recoloured in tan.... on the plus side, it
> has the full Euro spec, RHD, and the deep front spoiler... and a damn good
> service history.. tools, spare wheel and jack all present.
>
> Can't wait now to get it all paid for and on it's way to New Zealand!!!
>
> Thanks for the advice I got from people on the list.
>
> Regards
> Gavin
>
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