1977 Ferrari

Ferrari 308 GTB

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Mileage: 49,725 mi
Fuel: Petrol
Gearbox: Manual

Description

Foskers are pleased to bring this original, and special right-hand-drive 308 GTB to market. Produced between 1975 and 1985 the 308 was the successor to the Dino and featured a 2.9 litre V8 mid mounted 240bhp engine with 5 speed transmission and 4 wheel disc brakes. The then leading driver of the Scuderia in Formula One, Niki Lauda, was effectively involved in defining the set-up of the new model.

Manufactured by Ferrari SpA, Maranello in 1977, this example was delivered to Maranello Concessionaires Ltd for use as their press car - making it the first steel body 308 GTB demonstrator in the UK. Bodies were initially constructed in fibreglass but the switch was made to steel bodywork because the weight saving was minimal and build standards improved. Regarded today as an iconic design with coachwork by Pininfarina the model is now recognised as a future classic. This example is a 'carburettor car' featuring the desirable dry-sump engine, with their distinctive burbling sound and higher horsepower than fuel injection cars that followed in 1980. Production continued only through 1979 during which time there is rumored to be just circa 211 RHD steel bodied, dry sump carburetted 308 GTB's that were produced for the UK market. Just like its GT4 forebear, the Ferrari 308 GTB’s flexible 3.0-litre V8, space-frame chassis and independent suspension enable it to play the part of a fast yet comfortable cruiser, as well as a full-bodied Ferrari sports car.

Chassis 21515

First registered to Maranello Concessionaires on 24th of June 1977, finished in Rosso Chiaro 20.R.190 with Nero VM 8500 hide interior, Nero carpets and air conditioning.

Service history:

1977- Maranello

1978- Ritchie

1980- Graypaul

1981- Graypaul

1984- Graypaul + belts & valve clearances

1985- City Auto Sense

1988- City Auto Sense

1989- Graypaul + belts

1995- Graypaul + belts

2005- Graypaul + belts & clutch

2016- Foskers + belts + gearbox rebuild & steering rack