Hutch, Glad to see the car getting such great attention and response. I feel privileged to have driven it.
Electrifying moment: After 3 years labor and fun I am moving onto a new daily driver project my FC150. The 308 has been a really incredible project and experience to say the least. What a great car and life enhancing experience. It is now time a new garage for the Electric 308! Being a one of a kind it will surely prove interesting from a valuation perspective with opinions ranging end to end. Talking to Barrett Jackson for further perspective and am open to input here. Feel free to PM or call me for any discussion or if you have a prospective garage for this unique and historic car. I did send a personal letter to Italy with a primary offer for stabling the electric horse back at home . This almost feels like an offer to have a new extended family relationship due to such a high level of attachment..... The driving continues daily and I look forward to participating in Southern California events with the 308.
More good press Hutch. I've enjoyed these three years getting to know you all and watching you guys develop the car. Tell the EV West folks hello for me. Still considering an EV project myself in the future. https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-the-diy-mechanics-retrofitting-classic-cars-with-electric-motors/
Lets have some fun! Drove round trip yesterday and dropped off the Electric 308 at Barrett Jackson. I will be out there Weds- Saturday so feel free to track me down... Can reach me at 619.246.6161 (text may be best). https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1976-FERRARI-308-GTS-CUSTOM-TARGA-211200
Really appreciate the support of such a wonderful community. Will certainly stay here, continue to participate etc... And the new owner is a true fan of the car and it will continue its life in new hands with equal passion... Stay tuned as he will surely joining FCA and this thread if not already. He drives it tomorrow.... This build and thread is a neat story. Even Ferrari now commits to an electric super car. Wait to see some cool plans with the car and the new owner will certainly be meeting many of us and likely joining this thread! His story about finding the car is really cool! Super stoked and looking forward to what is coming! We discussed future tech & upgrades that apply to keeping electric classics on the road for a long time... BTW, how much fun to have such a polarizing car build that makes so many positive acquaintances, gets letters from Italy, Top Gear coverage, press, and a Barrett Jackson disposition .. No comment on the Cobra kit car with a Tesla Drive line that we just drove..... Way too much power... seriously scary!! ...... Builds on deck,,, 1970 FJ40, Fiat 124#2 and Jeep FC150......
Regardless of what the future brings Hutch you can be proud to have been the first with an all electric Ferrari. Congratulations on the sale and on to the next adventure.
I saw the car on Thursday, was pretty cool to see it person after all this time. I stopped back by a while later and Hutch was there talking to a few guys about the car. I didn't interrupt to say hi. He did turn on the lights in the engine compartment though, very cool. Congrats Hutch on the sale! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I was surprised to see you let it go, but I guess that's the business you're in. I have to think you lost money on the sale, though, after the time and money you invested in the car.
No car every really leaves such a family... the family just gets bigger..... We have been making a few minor repairs post Barrett Jackson (woops the drivers at BJ found some ways to "shock" the system... . Getting ready to deliver in Central CA this week. oh and I hear there is some real interest on having the car on a certain car lover show everyone knows about in LA.... hmmmm. Stay tuned.... A story that goes and goes....... Great stuff here... Have a great week!
Had a chance to go hang out with the new owner in Central California Valley who loves the car and has figured out how to spin out already! CNN joined us to film a segment on the car to air on their show Supercharged. The car looked great and the foothills of the Sierras where green and fantastic... almost like the Alps. Here is the link to the article and embedded video posted yesterday: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/19/motorsport/electric-ferrari-308-intl-supercharged-spt/index.html Here is the viewing schedule & info provided by CNN: The latest edition of CNN Supercharged from the eternal city broadcasts this weekend! Here’s a link to the half hour show:: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/sports/2018/04/20/rome-eprix-virgin-scavenger-hunt-lucas-di-grassi-supercharged-spt.cnn.html There are 6 chances to catch it on CNN International Saturday 4/21/18 730am ET/ 1230am BST Sunday 4/22/18 130am ET/ 630am BST 230pm ET/ 730pm BST Monday 4/23/18 430am ET/ 930am BST Wednesday 4/25/18 530am ET/ 1030am BST 1230pm ET/ 530pm BST Please tune in. And spread the word: @cnnsport/ #cnnsupercharged On the show you can look forward to: Coliseum caper: Nicki Shields races the drivers from Team Virgin, alongside Jack Nicholls (Formula E commentator), in electric buggies on the streets of Rome Charging ahead: Alberto Piglia, head of E-mobility for Italian energy company Enel, describes the road toward electrification Blue steel: FE reigning champion Lucas Di Grassi poses for a magazine, and shows us his illegal underwear Prancing horse: Eric Hutchison takes us for a spin in the world’s first and only electric Ferrari (props to Leif, Brooke and Beau) Track lowdown: 3 x Indy 500 Champion Dario Franchitti explains why the Rome circuit is one of his favourites (with thanks to Virtually Live) So near yet so far: Mitch Evans feels a podium for Jaguar is within reach Racing in Rome: highlights from the inaugural Italian E-Prix (props to Aurora Media)
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CNN Supercharged show released after Formula E's 1st every race in Italy - Rome. Its at the 11 minute mark. http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/sports/2018/04/20/rome-eprix-virgin-scavenger-hunt-lucas-di-grassi-supercharged-spt.cnn.html The write-up @CNN with a direct VIDEO link is embedded mid article. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/19/motorsport/electric-ferrari-308-intl-supercharged-spt/index.html Central California Sierra-Nevada foohill spring-time roads are awesome. Oh yeah... and we have some friends about to drop a Tesla motor into a 328 now.... 2x to power, no trans, and !@#$%. yep.... !@#$%.
Very nicely done interview. I will say that the new owner did not shower himself in glory when he said that he did not know the car was electric when bidding on it. I can't imagine how passive you would have to be to miss that detail
Guess what is back on eBay.... It has been sitting nicely in a garage with little use...... $ is dropping.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Ferrari-308-EV/173428902869?hash=item28612b0bd5:g:X54AAOSwQolbICM1&vxp=mtr Also worth watching will be the Ferrari 3X8 Conversion at UK Classic Electric Cars using a Tesla main drive motor. Have had a chance to drive a couple other classics with same drive...... There is such a thing as toooo much power .... Cool stuff happening.... will circle back soon with some really neat progress updates...
So the I hear owner is now offering the car for sale @$70K but it is not listed anywhere...... Obviously motivated as the cost of purchase @$77 + fees was much higher...... If interested feel free to contact me & I can put you in touch. Would love to see this be on the road rather than in a garage.... It has about 500 miles on it since Jan and its not a match for the fella.
Hey Hutch, How is the FC 150 project going? I don't know if the guy would be interested, but I would be open to a trade for the slower of the two Ferraris that the Stig drove. That way we can get it back in the Fchat family and driven like it should be. Give me a call or text when you get a chance. Thanks, Henry
