1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
Highlights
- Classic Rosso over Nero colour scheme
- Well kept car with evidence of restoration work
- Low mileage, matching numbers car
- Current Czechia technical inspection certificate
- Rare early GTS with Targa roof
- A great example of a true icon
The Appeal
How do you follow up a motoring icon? With another one, of course. Ferrari’s original mid engined marvel, the 246, gave way to the 308, one of greatest Pininfarina designs of all time.
The 308 is not just a beautiful car. Its a superb drive too, thanks to that superlative Dino V8 and near perfect weight distribution. The steel-bodied, Targa-roofed GTS arrived in 1977, adding some open top glamour to an already beguiling package.
Classically finished in Rosso over Nero leather, this stylish 308 GTS is a timely reminder why these cars are so in demand. Imported to Czechia from Germany, it is an older restoration in great, very usable condition. There is valid Czechia technical inspection certificate to underline the structural quality.
Classic Italian sports cars don’t get much mroe stylish or exciting than a 308GTS and this one, with its purposeful Borbet alloys, looks tempting.
The History and Paperwork
- Chassis records confirm this as an early 1979-built car
- Carries German VIN plate and mph speedometer
- Imported to Czechia from Germany
- Now registered in Czechia
- Carries valid Czechia technical inspection certificate
- One of the 3,219 steel-bodied 308GTS cars
- Showing 48,107 miles which we understand is genuine
- Described by the vendor as being in original condition
The Condition
- Classic Rosso Red paintwork in good order and appears to have been resprayed
- Paintwork presents well with few signs of age or use
- Bodywork work in overall good order with points to note in photographs
- Underside presents well with some scuff marks but these appear minor
- Upgraded to Borbet five spoke alloys in very good condition
- Smart and unmodified Nero black leather interior in well kept order
- Few signs of wear inside with many original features retained
- These include door storage bags and period Blaupunkt Mainz stereo
- Cabin fittings including carpets, dials and dashboard present well
- Three spoke Ferrari leather-rimmed wheel
The Mechanics
- 2.9litre F106 AB ‘Dino’ V8 252bhp engine
- Four twin-choke Weber carburettors
- 5spd manual gearbox with dogleg first gear
- Vendor tells us that the engine runs very smoothly
- Believed to be a matching numbers car
- No reported running or driving issues
- Carries a current Czechia technical inspection certificate
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1979
- Make Ferrari
- Model 308
- Colour Red
- Odometer 48,107 Miles
- Engine size 2900
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Křenovice
- Location International
- Country Czechia
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