Are Ferrari 308 reliable?

‘Generally, though, any 308 – or 328 – is a good bet. It’s a simple car by modern Ferrari standards; generally reliable, relatively easy to work on, and good value. Provided they haven’t been crashed or badly treated, they’re relatively cheap to run in Ferrari terms.

What is the difference between a Ferrari 308 GTB and GTS?

One of the most common questions you hear in reference to the 308 is what’s the difference between a GTS and a GTB. The letter B signifies a Berlinetta model with a solid roof. The GTS on the other hand, uses a removable tinted glass Targa top.

What is the Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina?

In 1975, Ferrari had Pininfarina restyle the 308 into what would become the real successor to the Dino 246, the 308 GTB Vetroresina. This car featured sweeping curves, two seats and a resemblance to the 512B. Highlighting the 308 GTB was a fiberglass, or vetroresina, body.

How many fiberglass Ferrari 308s were made?

Only 808 of the fiberglass bodied 308s produced in that first two years of production. Except for the aluminum hood, the entirety of the body was fiberglass and was manufactured by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, one of Ferrari’s subsidiaries.

Is Ferrari’s 308 GT4 a good car?

The 308 GT4 was a good car, but its sharp-edged Bertone lines left many buyers keen for the curves of the earlier, Pininfarina-penned Dino. When it came to the 246’s replacement, Ferrari went back to Pininfarina (Leonardo Fioravanti was the lead designer).

How can you tell if a Ferrari is a fiberglass car?

Ferrari made these changes to save money, with steel saving many hours of labor at Carrozzeria Scaglietti. The simplest way to identify a fiberglass bodied car, is to see if there is an indent line between the front screen pillar and roof panel. If there is one, then the body is fiberglass.