Vehicle Description
1979 Ferrari 308GTS 24,114�Original Miles Originally purchased from
Grand Touring Cars Inc. 2 Owner car, same owner since 1982 2.9L V8
Engine with Four Weber 40DCNF Carburetors 5 speed Manual
Transmission U.S. Specification Finished in rare Rosso Dino
MotoeXotica is offering this fabulous 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS, from
the private collection of a prominent Northeastern physician.
Housed at his personal fishing lodge, in State College, PA,
situated on the famous Spruce Creek. This 308 has enjoyed the same
secluded back roads as his honored guests (including four U.S.
Presidents!) The rare Rosso Dino metallic paint is in great
condition with no major imperfections to be found. Inside, the tan
leather seats all look great with normal wear visible including the
door panels and dashboard that are matched to the exterior of the
car and look fantastic. The Ferrari 308 was a replacement for the
successful 246 Dino line. It sported a Pininfarina-styled body that
was available in only a GTB coupe early on; in 1977, Ferrari
introduced the GTS model. The "S" signifying Spider, in this case
in a targa top form. Its iconic wedge-shaped body lines were
designed by Leonardo Fioravanti who famously penned the 365 GTB/4
Daytona and 246 Dino. It quickly won over many enthusiasts for both
its looks and performance. Often associated with the TV show
Magnum, P.I., as the 308 GTS played a starring role in the series,
capturing the hearts of many as it chased down criminals on the
islands of Hawaii with actor Tom Selleck behind the wheel. Ferrari
went on to produce fuel-injected 308's making the GTSi, GTBi
available starting in 1980, and the Quatrovolve, in 1983. Total
production numbers for all variation were 12,149 in a span of ten
years, 1975 to 1985. The 308 GTS proved to be the more popular
variant of the 308 model, with a total of 3,219 examples
manufactured. This original 308GTS� has spent the last 33 years
with the same prominent Doctor,�was driven�sparingly�and
boasts�only 24,114 actual miles. It comes equipped with the iconic
four Weber 40 DCNF carbureted� 2.9L (2927cc) 32 valve 237 hp DOHC
V8, 5 speed manual transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, air
conditioning, 14 inch Ferrari� alloys with "Prancing Horse" center
caps, black targa removable top and AM FM stereo. The car has just
finished a major service including new timing belt, tensors and
water pump�and�comes with all the original books, jack, tools,
spare tire, spare keys and an "Actual Mileage" title. This is your
chance to own a world class carbureted 308 Ferrari. Your neighbors
will envy you as well as everyone that lays their eyes on this
masterpiece. The is the perfect first Ferrari for any car lover or
a perfect addition to any collection. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Current
mileage on the odometer shows 24,101. Vehicle is sold as is on
clean clear actual mileage title. VIN: F106AS30237
