Vehicle Description
The 308GTB was launched at the Paris Motor Show in 1975 , it was
built alongside the 308GT4 and designed as a replacement for the
246 Dino. Designed by Leonardo Fiorvanti, the man who styled some
of the most iconic Ferrari's including the Daytona, the new 308
sported a rakish and attractive body which fused classic elements
of Ferrari styling with a thoroughly modern design. For the first
two years of production, the body of the 308 was produced in
fibreglass after which steel was used. The 308 shared a similar
tube frame chassis as the original Dino and 308GT4 with four wheel
double wishbone independent suspension. The engine was a V8 unit
which was positioned behind the driver and transversely mounted
with double overhead camshafts and four 40DCNF Weber carburettors,
latterly replaced with Bosch K Jetronic mechanical fuel injection.
At the 1982 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari launched the 308
quattrovalvole, in GTB and GTS form. The main change from the 308
GTBi/GTSi it succeeded, were the four valves per cylinder�hence its
name, quattrovalvole, literally 'four valves' in Italian�which
pushed output back up to 240hp restoring some of the performance
lost to the emission control equipment. The interior also received
some minor updates such as a satin black three spoke steering wheel
with triangular centre; cloth seat centres became available as an
option to the standard full leather. This lovely example is
presented in Rosso Corsa with cream leather interior, which has
just been renewed, looks fabulous. The car was first sold by H. R.
Owen in London, it has been continuously serviced and cherished by
various owners since its manufacture and includes MoT test
certificates dating back to 1986. The GTS is the popular choice due
to the Targa roof which, when removed, provides the occupants with
the thrill of open top motoring at high speed whilst listening to
the howl of the Ferrari V8. Sublime! As beautiful today as it has
always been , this particular example in this condition will be
much admired. � For sale by auction on Saturday 23 September 2017
with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit,
Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
