308GTB fibreglass
Discussion
Anyone know much about these? Have checked spec sheets and know they are in reality about 25kg lighter than the stell ones. I know they sit on a steel chassis and steel sills whic all rust. Anyone much experince of them and in particuar the chassis or other things to look for?
Were about 714 built and alleagedley 145 approx rhd although not clear how many survive.
Thinking of one and are a few for sale in UK just now. Thinking may be safer residual bet than other 308/328s although would prefer a GTS and for that a 328!
Comments advice tips or even abuse welcome!
Paul
Were about 714 built and alleagedley 145 approx rhd although not clear how many survive.
Thinking of one and are a few for sale in UK just now. Thinking may be safer residual bet than other 308/328s although would prefer a GTS and for that a 328!
Comments advice tips or even abuse welcome!
Paul
Mate of mine has had a silver one since it was 2 years old (thats a long time). Its done 80k miles and has needed nothing really. Its for sale as far as I know but not on the market. Its totally original and he was considering getting it resprayed to brighten it up but to be honest its fine for a car you want to use. This one has a hard roof.
The steel frame needs work at times as its not painted very well at the factory and the door catches can be fragile if you dont know how to use them.
If your genuinely interested I can put you in touch. The car is in Aberdeen.
The steel frame needs work at times as its not painted very well at the factory and the door catches can be fragile if you dont know how to use them.
If your genuinely interested I can put you in touch. The car is in Aberdeen.
Hi Guys
thanks for the replies. I would like to know of the car in aberdeen and contact would be good. Shame I didnt read this earleir as just back from Dundee picking up no 1 daughter frm uni!
Am looking for a nice car that doest need work done to it. Paint doesnt bother me too much, but dont want to be replacing chassis or cills etc or any major mechanical work. If the car sounds like what I am looking for would be pleased to hear
Paul
thanks for the replies. I would like to know of the car in aberdeen and contact would be good. Shame I didnt read this earleir as just back from Dundee picking up no 1 daughter frm uni!
Am looking for a nice car that doest need work done to it. Paint doesnt bother me too much, but dont want to be replacing chassis or cills etc or any major mechanical work. If the car sounds like what I am looking for would be pleased to hear
Paul
I don't think the 308/328 prices will move down even in the current climate. Fibreglass car was only made in GTB form. Other than the obvious Int/ Ext and engine updating the 328 did get reasonable rustproofing treatment. My 328 whilst admittedly reasonably low mileage at 27k is virtually rust free after 20+ Years
Paul - the fibreglass GTB is one of my favourite cars - and very desireable. They are quite rare these days, if you can get one do. Frankly even if it needs a bit spent on it it'll be a good buy. I think the 308 generally is being seen as a classic, and this will continue.
The 246 Dino was a relatively under-rated car until recently, now they've gone stratospheric. I don't think the 308 will be doing the same anytime soon, but they are creeping up. The early fibreglass models are the rarest, and most sought after.
I seem to think there was something like 700 odd cars made from 1975 to mid 1977, of which around 180 (this could be way off - I'm sure google will provide an answer...). They were a bit lighter (25kg sounds about right), and more importantly the earlier cars had carburetors. The later (1981 ???) cars had to meet emissions regulations, so were given fuel injection. They lost some power, I think the much later ones had a power upgrade which got it back to where it was before. But the extra power, plus a little less weight meant that the fibreglass ones are the quickest.
However, this is irrelevant as there are now many family saloons that are quicker - performance is not why you'd get a 308 (but you know that already).
So if you can get one do it ! I'd love to but I'm skint, and 2009 isn't going to change that, annoyingly....
The 246 Dino was a relatively under-rated car until recently, now they've gone stratospheric. I don't think the 308 will be doing the same anytime soon, but they are creeping up. The early fibreglass models are the rarest, and most sought after.
I seem to think there was something like 700 odd cars made from 1975 to mid 1977, of which around 180 (this could be way off - I'm sure google will provide an answer...). They were a bit lighter (25kg sounds about right), and more importantly the earlier cars had carburetors. The later (1981 ???) cars had to meet emissions regulations, so were given fuel injection. They lost some power, I think the much later ones had a power upgrade which got it back to where it was before. But the extra power, plus a little less weight meant that the fibreglass ones are the quickest.
However, this is irrelevant as there are now many family saloons that are quicker - performance is not why you'd get a 308 (but you know that already).
So if you can get one do it ! I'd love to but I'm skint, and 2009 isn't going to change that, annoyingly....
Not a fiberglass but a QV.
Has been very reliable with a few trips from the UK to Monaco without the slightest hitch. The Euro Spec QV was the quickest of the models followed by the fiberglass one.
Good performance even today with good handling if the car has been looked after.
I agree that the fiberglass models are the best bet long term, but for everday usability you can't go far wrong with a standard QV (just don't get an american one as the engines are hobbled by the emissions stuff)
Edited by dictys on Wednesday 17th December 11:55
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