1979 Ferrari 308 GTS - My First Classic V8 Ferrari Drive (The Famous "Influenzo")

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Today a bit of bonus Ferrari, I drive the world famous Influenzo, courtesy of my friend Jack ‪@Number27‬ - a car bought on auction, sight unseen, with two hours of prep and a few hidden faults.
I've never driven anything older than 1995 in the world of Ferrari, so how is this slice of iconic 70s prancing horse?
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@kernkraft404 3 года назад

One of the prettiest cars ever made in my view. I never cared much about the usual suspects, but the 308 and 328 just look so balanced, sporty and timeless!

@trustgtr33 4 года назад

Magnum PI 308 Gts to me as a kid in the 80s was the most beautiful car i've ever seen..still will drool over one today

@nate_d376 4 года назад

I have wanted one of these since watching Magnum P.I. as a kid in the 80s.

@fubene5495 3 года назад

And i still hate all 308 owners cause i dont have 1 yet :(

@GeneralLee1961.3 3 года назад

308 GTB/GTS my favourite Ferrari of all time: Bella Machina!!!

@LarsAgerbk 4 года назад

Whatever the stats in terms of performance and driveability. There's no denying that this car looks a lot better than the Ferraris we have today.

@TheNobleLoyalist Год назад

I agree with your statement, and IMO I'd add that the last Ferrari with the look and era you're referring to, is the F355. After the F355... well, in MY OPINION they left their soul behind. However, a yellow 348 convertible with a black top has always got my blood pumping!!

@doalwa 4 года назад

Probably my favorite car of all time...and yes, Magnum P.I. is entirely to blame for that!

@grecopena 4 года назад

Jay Emm, You missed a big part of the attraction to this car. The owner! Jack is a hoot, and I think we would have appreciated some good banter between you two.

@2702simmo 4 года назад

I have to agree on that

@davidstuart4915 4 года назад

@@2702simmo me too :)

@flashman3962 4 года назад

Bit rude too

@FrankValchiria 4 года назад

actually the evening light made the video look way prettier. goldenhour thumbs up.

@JayEmmOnCars 4 года назад

It was a risk but it was worth it.

@artpereira 4 года назад

Yup. Still the one I think of when someone says “Ferrari“.

@robertrishel3685 4 года назад

Absolutely! Me too. This and the Berlinetta Boxer were posters on my wall when I was a kid. This body style though, through to include the 288GTO, just quintessential “FERRARI”. 😍😍😍

@maxgreece1 4 года назад

Yes. I'm off the age when this was the Ferrari to have. Still think it's one of the prettiest cares ever made.

@fragu123 4 года назад

Robert Rishel ...yes, exactly so!👍 This is why I, years ago, bought my first Ferrari - a 512TR which is even more glorious to drive then I’d imagined....☺️

@entropy5431 4 года назад

It's the most beautiful one, and the one in Magnum!!

@paulfrere7902 4 года назад

I'm glad you mentioned how good the ride was. I've had my 308 nearly 19 years and it still amazes me how well it deals with poor road surfaces, especially compared with a similar vintage 911. Weather looked glorious on your drive, no wonder it looked like fun. Thanks for a good vid.

@KCJbomberFTW 2 года назад

Built for rally

@venom5809 4 года назад

Love this car it was the car that got me into Ferraris and still one of the best looking Ferraris ever and yes it was because of Magnum PI. lol

@Saboda53 3 года назад

This car has given me a newfound appreciation for woebegone, misguided, ill-advised purchases. Has me hankering for a lovely Yugo. Or perhaps a Renault Dauphine.

@tigershark2328 4 года назад

When you were talking about your Dad's 328, I just thought of my Dad's first car... A Nissan Almera...

@alphatrion100 4 года назад

Yeah. Rich kid.

@derin111 3 года назад

I was 16 years old in 1979. My mate at school Dad worked for a fancy London advertising company. In ‘79 his company car was 308 GTB (fibreglass, carb version). After 3 years he got to keep his company cars! So, his next company car was a....308 GTS ! To us as kids back then, they were just out of this world in looks and performance. I wonder what it would feel like for me to drive one now.....

@shaundavenport621 5 месяцев назад

For a car that's 45 years old it is still beautiful! I couldn't give a monkeys about performance stats its aesthetics for me and this is automotive art!A masterpiece! 😊😊

@adrianchell 4 года назад

The 308 is a beautifully proportioned, pretty car without all the overwrought styling of later Ferraris.

@User58747 Год назад

Oozes style and elegance that no modern Ferrari can match (IMHO)!

@marcnobel3938 4 года назад

This is the Ferrari I want to own one day! Great Series! - Yes - it`s exactly because of Magnum (still watching some episodes here and there today)!

@Joey4420 4 года назад

I have been watching Jack and the "Influenzo" since he bought it. Love the 3x8 cars. I was torn between one of these and a Lotus Esprit, I have decided to go Esprit V8. At least for now.

@90041Ferrari 4 года назад

Yes!!! Magnum PI and the 308 GTS!!! Introduced Ferrari as a dream car to a whole generation of people who wouldn’t have known about Ferrari otherwise.

@cologne2792 4 года назад

Magnum had three 308 GTS over seven years - a carb, an 'i' and a QV. Sonny Crockett had a black 328 GTS in an episode of Miami Vice.

@jimcars6468 4 года назад

cologne2792 Miami Vice had a replica Ferrari Daytona then they blew it up and he drove a Testerossa. He never had a 328.

@tthedestroyer4348 4 года назад

@@jimcars6468 He had a 328 GTS miamivice.fandom.com/wiki/Crockett%27s_GTS

@sharonbraselton4302 10 месяцев назад

yes tgéy dó 3²8 çar çhaeß çern with fàrie aß well orßhe làñbghiñí

@jameshamilton6096 4 года назад

I love Jack's channel never seen a chap suffer so much and looking so happy. My idea of the perfect Ferrari.

@thomasfrank280 4 года назад

My comment on Jack's channel when he told us about this video coming was that there's a perfect storm of some of my favourite RU-vidrs brewing. Here are the first gusts. Can't help comparing this video to the one about the f12. You were constantly lifting off and it was rather annoying. But with this car, you are able to stay on the throttle for longer. A lot more aurally satisfying.

@carbonarc23 4 года назад

Now this is a Ferrari I would buy, and then grow a mustache :D

@theatheistmonk4385 4 года назад

Nah. Keep a stick on one in the glovebox.

@rickc2102 4 года назад

This would be hilarious if you were a woman.

@icmdead1 4 года назад

They removed the seat for Tom Selleck to drive on Magnum PI. That is one lovely looking car. I was fortunate enough to get a passenger ride in an open top 308 when the Ferrari owners club visited Headley Court nearly 10 years ago now selecting the 308 over the 430 and 360's that were also there that summer evening!

@alvinhang8721 2 месяца назад

Of course I watched Magnum P.I in my younger days. The Ferrari 308 GTS was my dream car, and still is.

@matthawkins6875 4 года назад

Wonderful collaboration but I’m sure you have a louder shirt to fully embrace the Magnum dream 😂 Brilliant review

@nearlyretired7005 4 года назад

A friend of mine had a 308 and he did a track day at Silverstone The car had a very comfortable ride and around the track it felt like a big Elise.

@carspotter9656 4 года назад

*Wow, you're on FIRE with the reviews, and it's the epic and popular cars!*

@NH00531 4 года назад

When I’ve saved enough, the 328 GTS is is the one for me. However, this is because of Beverly Hills Cop 2 and the poster on my bedroom wall! Although if you watch the film, they do use a 308 for some shots. Great video, nice to see a cross over with another of my favourite channels. 👍

@MartiA1973 4 года назад

The prettiest thing to ever sit on four, very high profile, Pirelli tyres. Don't care if it's rubbish; so was Roger More and still got Barbara Bach.

@tl56kmair 4 года назад

I had a Triumph TR-7 that i am reminded of as i watch this. I loved to drive it on the weekends after working on it all week long.

@saymyname218 4 года назад

"The thing that shocks young people of today about these old 328s, 308s etc, is just how much respect they get considering the lack of performance compared with modern super cars". "Speed has now become cheap, But Class will always be priceless!"

@Chefonspeed 4 года назад

True story: when i was like 8 years old my father had a porsche carrera and we went shopping with it. When we came back with the groceries and my father opened the trunk in the front i started crying. I hated it! :D Keep up the good work!

@rickc2102 4 года назад

😂

@gregfelix6979 4 года назад

Love it. Crossover of two of my favourites. Well done James and Jack!

@africanotomotiv 4 года назад

Here! Here!!

@Number27 4 года назад

Thanks Greg!!!

@2702simmo 4 года назад

Mine too , I’ve loved the updates on the Influenzo

@shankarbalan3813 4 года назад

Yes this car is lovely. The influenzo is being nursed back nicely indeed.

@sonkekoster3105 4 года назад

I totally agree - I am a big Magnum Fan and I love this car!

@Kennethah81 4 года назад

Love the soundtrack on that thing!

@davidoliver7977 4 года назад

My favourite Ferrari is the 328, such a good looking car.

@Stu047 4 года назад

The 308 is such a motoring icon. That shape and its detailing all became signature Ferrari traits; a real staple for the brand. - I think every subsequent Ferrari model, right into present day owes a little to the 308. And I agree 100%, the 308 GTS is the Ferrari my minds eye makes a grab for whenever anyone says "Ferrari", although my favourite is the 288 GTO, a car that obviously drew a lot from the 308 (on the outside at least); only a little beefier. I believe that one of the 308's used in the original Magnum PI is currently on display at a motoring museum in the States (Peterson Museum?), parked next to the DeLorean Time Machine of Back to the Future. The Magnum-308 even has a modified drivers seat to accommodate the fact that Tom Sellek is a very tall man.

@Number27 4 года назад

Thanks buddy, awesome review as expected!! Look forward to driving your slightly slower 550..

@JayEmmOnCars 4 года назад

You and me both!

@creacon Год назад

Lovely thing! Kicking myself for some 13 years since I sold my (black) 308. It was just as James describes: a feast for the senses in a delightfully simple machine. I have just now corrected the error with an '08 Maserati GT. Haven't enjoyed a car as much since the 308. Different animal but same spirit--and what a song.

@borderreaver4615 Год назад

The new Maseratis are garbage.

@rogermouton2273 4 года назад

That was great. Sort of amusing to see Jack riding shotgun in total silence

@thomasfrank280 4 года назад

Big smile on his face, though.

@scpromark 4 года назад

Yeah, the big silly grin he had on his face from start to finish was a joy to behold. 😀👍🏻

@nelran2009 4 года назад

But no chat between these two excellent car enthusiasts... during the video why?

@rogermouton2273 4 года назад

@@nelran2009 Good question

@Lookup2Wakeup 4 года назад

@@nelran2009 It was a cardboard cut out ........😁

@david______9500 4 года назад

I follow Jayemm and Number 27 and have loved watching Influenzo develop. Great review! The car sounds fairly good to me. Great that it only has 215 hp. Means you can really rev it out without going to jail.

@sharonbraselton4302 10 месяцев назад

wribg ¹⁵8 moh

@alech8336 4 года назад

You are having a fantastic run of content at the moment James - many thanks!

@713vinh 4 года назад

I've been a subscriber of Jack's channel for quite some time now and I gotta say I really do like this car. Honestly I like the looks of the mid engine Ferrari than the front engine. These 308 use to be super affordable but now they have been climbing in price. Great video Jay!

@Gavownian 4 года назад

Two of my favorite RU-vidrs and my favorite Ferrari! Today is a good day 😁🏎

@baloonia1 4 года назад

Jay Emm, I have to say this version of the intro suits this channel the best, that is of course only my opinion. Great work as usual.

@camberwellcarrot420 4 года назад

Your shirt needs to be more tropical, but it's still a favourite Ferrari. These pre-hyper-complexity cars are increasingly attractive, to me at least.

@andrewgurney6019 4 года назад

Great channel No27 and great review Jay, thank you!

@JayEmmOnCars 4 года назад

My pleasure!

@henryhol8538 4 года назад

Brilliant! Haven't seen you two together since I was introduced to Number 27 by Jayem quite a while back. As I may have mentioned elsewhere before, reviews like this proves you don't need a V16 engine with a gazillion bhp to enjoy a dynamic car!

@RogerBaileyOnCars 4 года назад

Jack & James two of my fav RU-vidrs in one car and an excellent review once again.

@johnprince6640 4 года назад

Double Take time. Clicked on this thinking it was a Number27 vid. Instead its the delightful JayEmm. Great vid.

@rosserd1234 3 года назад

The sunglass clip is like something from an old TV show 👌🏻

@jimmyhallatt 4 года назад

What a stunning looking motor! & You shared the experience on camera brilliantly 👌

@petei3972 3 года назад

Great Vid as usual. Suggested to @Number 27 that an interesting vid would be a back to back to back of his 308, a 328 and a late 348 (post 1992) to see the development of the Ferrari V8 line from mid 70s to mid 90s. A collaboration between the two of you doing that would make a great video. Besides, you could perhaps give the objective balance to his subjective love for his 308 :)

@davidthomas1424 4 года назад

Sounds lovely. Was looking for the latest installment from Jack! Thanks.

@martinboulden3540 4 года назад

Another brilliant video. Thank you James.

@marcdelaunay1 4 года назад

Fantastic stuff....my dad nearly got one, we had a Doberman similar to the two in Magnum PI,we went to Ferrari in London to test drive that and a Maserati....but my old man went for a Daimler Sovereign 4.2 and an XJS instead....I was disappointed with his nonItalian choices lol😆🙄. Great vid and been following jack and his PJ’s since he got the Influenzo! Good luck!

@1970boggy 3 года назад

Utterly beautiful! It’s a Ferrari end of story! If I could muster up the courage to live with the grief I’d buy one ☝️ Jack is a fabulous guy! Ending music 🎵 is the best on the net!

@machidaman 4 года назад

How cool is this! Have loved watching the Influenzo series 🤘

@africanotomotiv 4 года назад

It's been splendid to watch.

@Timski2543 4 года назад

What! Another wicked video! Favorite auto YT channel right now. Thanks!

@JayEmmOnCars 4 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@DoubleDeckerAnton 4 года назад

I loved Magnum...!!! That's how I remember a red Ferrari ...on Magnum!

@philrodgers1043 4 года назад

Loving the ferrari videos Jay, great content...keep em coming :)

@markhendry1 4 года назад

Great review, I’ve loved watching Jacks trials and tribulations since he had the Ferrari delivered.

@reallynotpc 4 года назад

One of these is the only Ferrari I have ever driven. Loved it! It was around 20 years old back then. It seemed horrible on the M25, but later I got it onto country roads which was what it liked best. Remember the gearbox when cold as well. Also, the amazing ride.

@jamiejack764 4 года назад

Now your talking my style. Loved magnum. This is why I bought an Mr2.

@johnadams2933 4 года назад

Love your videos, thanks for sharing

@virgilrytaar9083 4 года назад

Great! Thanks to Jack's video I found out that the '308' I owned back in the 80's was actually a 208! Back in touch with the guy I sold it to and it may be coming back to the UK. I never realised how special it was at the time.

@paolopanetta10011 4 года назад

This and the 355 are the best looking Ferraris in my opinion.

@peterstandley8860 4 года назад

Good to see no. 27 got the Ferrari running great. Such a stunning looking car.

@bradw922 4 года назад

it looked like the drivers side rear window screen louvers was about to blow off. I could see it moving a bit. Glad it seemed to hold on through the video. Another great video Jay. I always look forward to your next video. Enjoy the 550

@allans7281 2 года назад

That very well may be The worlds most gorgeous car!! Love that gorgeous curvy road in the UK.

@ZoidPickle 4 года назад

My dad had great cars when I was young, audi uber turbo, Lotus carlton, rs 2000, lotus Cortina, sierra cosworth rs 500, Fiat 131 mirafiori. Had great taste Bless him. None of its rubbed off Though lol

@1970boggy 4 года назад

Love the 308, Friend of mine has one in metallic blue. He absolutely loves it Great review, 80’s retro music 🎧 is cool

@astronmr20 4 года назад

Great color on this car.

@withcookie5583 4 года назад

Nice video. That's one of my favourite roads you're on. 👍🏻

@richardpatton2502 4 года назад

My story with the 328 is very similar. But it wasn’t my dad who owned it, my uncle did. I was very young, too young to be impressed but then...then he bought an F40....I was properly impressed the second I saw it, trust me

@DeceptiveCobras 4 года назад

two lucky Men right there! Glad you got to Drive one.

@animalcol1 4 года назад

This is the one I'd have ❤️❤️ The passenger hasn't stopped smiling the whole way through. That's how I'd be

@kipsome45 4 года назад

animalcol1 it’s his car!

@markhumberstone7068 4 года назад

My first Ferrari was a Rosso Corsa 308 GTSi, at 22 years old it did help my love life😉

@nicholasthomas8724 4 года назад

You introduced me to jacks channel and to see your review. I have loved the trials and tribulations from him. His french hot hatch next. You have different takes on the same subject. I would be interested on Jack's tale on the Honda and 550

@eddyleland296 4 года назад

My Dad had a fibreglass 308 GB and the clutch was like a bullworker.I used to dread getting in a traffic jam.Was a good workout though

@ClellBiggs 4 года назад

Oh cool, it's Number 27's 308. I love his vidoes.

@Number27 4 года назад

Great to hear that! 🙏

@davidstuart4915 4 года назад

...he is not a number............ ;)

@theuntrainedartist4672 4 года назад

Been watching his car since he posted the first video about buying it lol. Cool to see it on here too.

@andrewnichols1023 2 года назад

I love your reviews and I’m glad you reviewed jacks car, he gives reviews on it, but someone reviewing their own car are always going to be bias. Great and honest and realistic review.

@bavariancarenthusiast2722 4 года назад

Yeah that's also THE Ferrari for me!! Magnum sliding around Hawaii in it. Great one Jay :) The sound is a bit...disappointing is it? But its iconic

@eze8970 4 года назад

Good to see you & Jack enjoying your work!

@JayEmmOnCars 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@01stum 4 года назад

Great video, and so true. My favourite is the 328, despite my love for Magnum and the fact that my first poster was a 308, I just loved the front end more on the 328 and it would be the one I would buy first just love it

@sw651 4 года назад

Same here, basically the same car , just updated to keep it relevant in the midst of the competition.

@rickc2102 4 года назад

@@sw651 it was also updated to counteract the loss of horsepower that came with the switch from carburetor to fuel injection

@01stum 4 года назад

Yes it was an all round improvement but as a child it was the updated look I liked. Funny at the time I didn’t like the front end of the 288 GTO either but now think it looks amazing

@weallfollowmanutd 3 года назад

I much prefer the 308 with this deeper front spoiler over the 328. I just prefer the simplicity. The 328 looked a bit over complicated at the front.

@darrellsimpson6966 3 года назад

Had glass 308. Should have kept it I s'pose. Had my 328 gts over 20 years. Over 70 now. Can

@TheBS80 3 года назад

I'm looking for a 308 GTS to complete my collection. A few years ago it was quite easy to find a 308, today they are much more rare. Just to mention - my favourite Bond is Timothy Dalton, because I absolutely love "Living Daylights". 😎

@fxmixer 4 года назад

More collabs from you and Jack! Love the combo.

@TheKillWizard 3 года назад

308 GTS is one of Ferrari's best-looking cars. Absolutely an icon

@MikeyBee1 4 года назад

Did Jack still have his pajama bottoms on? 🤣 I've been following Jack for a long time now so have seen all the highs and lows... Go and drive his 205 if you can!

@Number27 4 года назад

I’ll wear them when I drive his 550..

@trustgtr33 4 года назад

@@Number27 looking forward for updates, please keep em coming..love your vids

@colinmaynard2879 4 года назад

No he’s wearing the bottoms and that go with Jay’s top.

@grahamnutt8958 4 года назад

@@Number27 😆lmfao. Hope your back is recovering 👍

@Oystein87 4 года назад

I use mine to the store etc. Nothing wrong with that :P It's my "chill pants" that I basicly wear all day except when going out to places I need real pants :P I recomend it!

@paulchen508 4 года назад

The sun going down gives a very nice Italien vibe.

@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134 4 года назад

Love Jacks channel. I think you must have a better mike set up as it def sounded better via your channel. Great car, I personally love the retro clocks and switches: