Vehicle Description
1977 Ferrari 308 GTB For Sale - Vetroresina/Fibreglass Car LMC is
very proud to offer for sale this 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB. The Ferrari
308 GTB is a V8 mid-engine 2-seater sports car manufactured by the
Italian company Ferrari from 1975 to 1980. The 308's body was
designed by Pininfarina's Leonardo Fioravanti, who had been
responsible for some of Ferrari's most celebrated shapes to date
such as the Daytona, the Dino and the Berlinetta Boxer. This was
the first Ferrari to benefit from the full-size tunnel right from
the prototype stage. The Pininfarina-styled Ferrari 308 GTB was
introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1975 as a supplement to the
Bertone-shaped 2+2 Dino 308 GT4 and a direct replacement for the
2-seater Dino 246. A notable aspect of the early 308 GTB was that,
although still built by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, its bodywork was
entirely made of glass-reinforced plastic (or GRP) - another first
for Ferrari - allowing a very lightweight to enhance performance.
This lasted until June 1977 when the 308 production was switched to
steel bodies. The 308 had a tube frame with separate body. The
engine was a V8 of a 90 degree configuration, with belt-driven twin
overhead camshafts per cylinder bank. It was transversely mounted
in unit with the transaxle transmission assembly. All models used a
full synchromesh 5-Speed Manual and a clutch-type limited slip
differential. Suspension was all-independent, comprising double
wishbones, coaxial coil springs and hydraulic dampers, and
anti-roll bars on both axles; four wheel vented disc brakes were
also fitted. Steering was rack and pinion. They were known for
smooth acceleration with a real good power range. Test performance
for the 308 GTB (GRP) revealed impressive acceleration for the
period with the quarter mile at 14.6 and 96 mph, 0-100 mph in 15.9
and top speed of 154 mph. This very original Ferrari 308 GTB
Vetroresina is certainly rare with only 808 of the first fiberglass
version (Vetroresina in Italian) having ever been made for the
entire global market. The Rosso Red paint is striking and shows
very nicely. Since new, there is no doubt the Ferrari has certainly
been well taken of and is evident from how remarkable its been
preserved. Its F106 AB V8 engine sits in its serviced yet
unrestored engine bay and is equipped with four twin-choke Weber
40DCNF carburetors and sits under the rear engine cover with the
stylish grills. The 237 bhp was plenty and today this Ferrari
drives as well as one would expect with only 66,892kms on the
odometer. The original Ferrari Cromodora 5-spoke 14-inch alloy
wheels are wrapped in a set of original style Michelin TRX tires.
�Also, the car has benefited from a recent service by a Factory
Authorized Ferrari dealer. � This Ferrari has attitude with the
unique sound coming through the original factory exhaust and
exiting out the exposed dual tip rear pipes. Inside the Tan
interior shows minor patina in the famous Ferrari bucket seats. The
driver and passenger sit behind the beautiful condition original
dash and analog gauges. �As well, the next owner will receive a
tool roll and the original leather case containing the Owner's
Manual. This beautiful 1977 Ferrari 308 GTB is an investment grade
collectible for any Maranello fanatic. Additional Details: -
