Original Ferrari: Restoration Guide for All Models, 1974-1994: 308 GT4, 308/328 GTB/GTS Series, Mondial, 348 Series, 288 GTO and F40 (Original Series) (Hardcover)

by Keith Bluemel (Author)
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This originality guide and production history of 20 years of V8-engined Ferrari sports cars is filled with full details of factory specs and equipment, plus information on options and accessories. Contains outstanding examples of 308, 328 and 348 models including Italy-only and US-spec versions, each specially photographed for inclusion into this volume.

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Product Details Hardcover: 128 pages Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (August 22, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 1870979788 ISBN-13: 978-1870979788 Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #613,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference; facts, figures and that's about it, December 23, 2005 By  Jon Warshawsky "Sinatra Guru" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       If you're in the market for one of Ferraris covered in this book, you'll find Bluemel's work indispensible. If you want a coffee table book, it's not bad for that either, but ultimately the tables and detail photos overwhelm the pretty car pictures. The newest 328 is already more than 15 years old, and Bluemel's book will give you a benchmark for how a well-kept, original car ought to look. This is more important than you might think, as the Ferrari owners 'circle' really does care about originality and honest preservation -- if you're a buyer, you'll undoubtedly be more educated after reading Bluemel. Production for the 328GTS, easily the most successful regular production car in this period, was only 6000+ cars over 5 years - paltry compared even to niche companies like Porsche. The Ferrari world is a small world, and an expensive one in which to make mistakes, so consider this your essential desktop reference. While there is some commentary interspersed regarding aesthetics, there is close to zero information on driving and maintenance, and it is certainly not a buyer's guide listing the weak spots of the various models. Also, even car fanatics are unlikely to read this straight through, as it discusses all aspects of the cars section by section. So unless you plan to go to be reading about the tires and wheels on the 348, for example, it is largely a reference. But at that it is quite a good one, and it gets pulled from my shelf frequently. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Rather focuses on F40 and 288 Gto., October 28, 1998 By A Customer The book is very nice and very well done. The best I ever seen so far. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting more in depth information about the Ferrari 308 GTB 1980 Steel version. The book is really complete about the F40 and the 288 GTO. But with the 308 GTB for example it does not describe what type of exhaust systems were on this particular car, not the optionals that could be chosen for it. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source book, September 10, 1997 By  [e-mail] (Athens, Greece) - See all my reviews A great sourcebook that focuses on the Ferrari V8 line of cars. The presentation is excellent with top quality photographs. The accompanying text is a pleasure to read and contains a wealth of technical data		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD BUT NOTHING TO DO WITH RESTORATION THE ORIGINAL FERRARI, ITS THE BEST AND MOST DETAIL BOOK I EVER READ ABOUT FERRARI V8'S.IT GIVES A DETAIL ACCOUNT FROM THE DINO UP TO THE 348 INCLUDING THE 288 GTO & F40... Read more Published on January 18, 2007 by Evelthon Iacovides 3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a let down: NOT a restoration book. Not a bad book. Was truly hoping for tons of detail regarding problems etc. for restoration or future purchases: better to use the Ferrari Guide to models via PDF for $4-9 at... Read more Published on December 14, 2006 by SonomaRik 3.0 out of 5 stars Clinical description of the V8 models This book provides detailed descriptions of most V8 models (it leaves out the 355 and 360) and the year by year changes. Read more Published on February 17, 2003 by Peter J Polasek 4.0 out of 5 stars Not a book for beginers If you're thinking in buying a Ferrari V8 this book will help you and ask your questions every time. Read more Published on October 12, 2001 by Ignacio Gonzalez Miranda 4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough review of original configurations but disappointing This book provides a thorough overview of original equipment and specifications, but it is disappointing in its lack of perspective. Read more Published on July 12, 1999 by Gary Wollenhaupt Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (August 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1870979788
• ISBN-13: 978-1870979788
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #613,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference; facts, figures and that's about it, December 23, 2005

By	Jon Warshawsky "Sinatra Guru" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're in the market for one of Ferraris covered in this book, you'll find Bluemel's work indispensible. If you want a coffee table book, it's not bad for that either, but ultimately the tables and detail photos overwhelm the pretty car pictures.

The newest 328 is already more than 15 years old, and Bluemel's book will give you a benchmark for how a well-kept, original car ought to look. This is more important than you might think, as the Ferrari owners 'circle' really does care about originality and honest preservation -- if you're a buyer, you'll undoubtedly be more educated after reading Bluemel. Production for the 328GTS, easily the most successful regular production car in this period, was only 6000+ cars over 5 years - paltry compared even to niche companies like Porsche. The Ferrari world is a small world, and an expensive one in which to make mistakes, so consider this your essential desktop reference.

While there is some commentary interspersed regarding aesthetics, there is close to zero information on driving and maintenance, and it is certainly not a buyer's guide listing the weak spots of the various models. Also, even car fanatics are unlikely to read this straight through, as it discusses all aspects of the cars section by section. So unless you plan to go to be reading about the tires and wheels on the 348, for example, it is largely a reference. But at that it is quite a good one, and it gets pulled from my shelf frequently.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rather focuses on F40 and 288 Gto., October 28, 1998

By A Customer

The book is very nice and very well done. The best I ever seen so far. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting more in depth information about the Ferrari 308 GTB 1980 Steel version. The book is really complete about the F40 and the 288 GTO. But with the 308 GTB for example it does not describe what type of exhaust systems were on this particular car, not the optionals that could be chosen for it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent source book, September 10, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Athens, Greece) - See all my reviews

A great sourcebook that focuses on the Ferrari V8 line of cars. The presentation is excellent with top quality photographs. The accompanying text is a pleasure to read and contains a wealth of technical data