Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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MATCHBOX 70e MB70 Ferrari 308 GTB custom
While best known as a road-going sports car, the Ferrari 308 GTB also forged an impressive competition career in rallying. Initially homologated into FIA Group 4, the lightweight fibreglass-bodied cars proved surprisingly competitive on tarmac events. As rally regulations evolved, the 308 continued into the Group B era before later being morphed into the GT/M for the canned 'Evolution' category of Group B. The Group 4 308 achieved Ferrari's greatest World Rally Championship result when Jean-Claude Andruet and co-driver Michèle "Biche" Petit drove their number 12 Ferrari 308 GTB to second place overall on the 1982 Tour de Corse, finishing behind only the factory Renault 5 Turbo.
This Matchbox 308 GTB was introduced in 1981 during Lesney's ownership prior to their bankruptcy. It was retained following the Universal Toys takeover and later repainted in a livery reflective of that of the Group 4 Charles Pozzi GTBs. There were a couple of other colour variations but it was deleted from the mainline by 1988.
At some point in its life, nearly every visible surface had been covered with black marker pen. The body, windows and details were heavily affected, leaving the model looking far removed from its original appearance. In this restoration and customisation project, I remove the marker damage, restore the previously blacked-out windows, completely repaint the body and replace the wheels with a set appropriate for the casting. The finished model is transformed into a fairly accurate replica of Andruet's number 12 308 from the 1982 Tour de Corse.
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Parts source:
lemansdecals.com
c1-models.com/creative-one64
Music by Karl Casey
@whitebataudio
Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Fractals
youtube.com/watch?v=YOH7WUGBTIc
Rogue State
youtube.com/watch?v=xjlJ9SwRVY4
Millenia
youtube.com/watch?v=2BDZBt_flmU
Icon
youtube.com/watch?v=GEwS2nXLq_s
Image credit:
Ferrari 308 GT/M:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_308_GT-M.jpg
Ferrari 512BB LM:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_512BBLM_3.jpg
Ferrari 328 GTS:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_328_GTS_IMG_0200.jpg
Ferrari 288 GTO:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_288_GTO_(1).JPG
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1986_Ferrari_288_GTO_Evoluzione.jpg
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=sg1MBFAJinQ
#Matchbox #Diecast #DiecastCustom
Get 10% off your Kaleido Colorworks or Gaahleri airbrush or paint order HERE using code DieCastRestos: gaahleri.com/discount/DieCastRestos?ref=DieCastRestos
MATCHBOX 70e MB70 Ferrari 308 GTB custom
While best known as a road-going sports car, the Ferrari 308 GTB also forged an impressive competition career in rallying. Initially homologated into FIA Group 4, the lightweight fibreglass-bodied cars proved surprisingly competitive on tarmac events. As rally regulations evolved, the 308 continued into the Group B era before later being morphed into the GT/M for the canned 'Evolution' category of Group B. The Group 4 308 achieved Ferrari's greatest World Rally Championship result when Jean-Claude Andruet and co-driver Michèle "Biche" Petit drove their number 12 Ferrari 308 GTB to second place overall on the 1982 Tour de Corse, finishing behind only the factory Renault 5 Turbo.
This Matchbox 308 GTB was introduced in 1981 during Lesney's ownership prior to their bankruptcy. It was retained following the Universal Toys takeover and later repainted in a livery reflective of that of the Group 4 Charles Pozzi GTBs. There were a couple of other colour variations but it was deleted from the mainline by 1988.
At some point in its life, nearly every visible surface had been covered with black marker pen. The body, windows and details were heavily affected, leaving the model looking far removed from its original appearance. In this restoration and customisation project, I remove the marker damage, restore the previously blacked-out windows, completely repaint the body and replace the wheels with a set appropriate for the casting. The finished model is transformed into a fairly accurate replica of Andruet's number 12 308 from the 1982 Tour de Corse.
Help support the channel via Patreon:
patreon.com/DiecastRestos
Or become a YouTube member to get access to unique perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCnejV0mBuRlTcGcnIit2_0A/join
Take a look at the DieCastRestos Instagram page here:
instagram.com/DieCastRestos
If you'd like to send me something, get in touch via email here:
jason.crouch88@gmail.com
Parts source:
lemansdecals.com
c1-models.com/creative-one64
Music by Karl Casey
@whitebataudio
Hackers
youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4Of3lID84
Fractals
youtube.com/watch?v=YOH7WUGBTIc
Rogue State
youtube.com/watch?v=xjlJ9SwRVY4
Millenia
youtube.com/watch?v=2BDZBt_flmU
Icon
youtube.com/watch?v=GEwS2nXLq_s
Image credit:
Ferrari 308 GT/M:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_308_GT-M.jpg
Ferrari 512BB LM:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_512BBLM_3.jpg
Ferrari 328 GTS:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_328_GTS_IMG_0200.jpg
Ferrari 288 GTO:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ferrari_288_GTO_(1).JPG
Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione:
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1986_Ferrari_288_GTO_Evoluzione.jpg
Outro footage credit:
youtube.com/watch?v=sg1MBFAJinQ
#Matchbox #Diecast #DiecastCustom
