Vehicle Description
There's no way around it, so we'll just hit it head-on. If you
drive this car, most people probably won't confuse you with Tom
Selleck, but you are going to get a lot of "Hey Magnum!!!". Never
mind that this is one of the most handsome mid-engined Ferraris
ever designed, its iconic stature as a TV prop makes it a celebrity
all by itself. Fortunately, this one has lived an easy life that
wasn't on a studio lot, and drives exactly like a Ferrari
should.
Red is really the only shade worthy of a GTS, and even though this
beauty shows a few minor signs of use, there's nothing quite as
exhilarating as being behind the wheel of a red Ferrari. In 1984
dollars, this car cost $59,500, a truly staggering amount of money.
But what you got for that princely sum is one of the most
crisply-styled Ferraris of all time, a gorgeous bullet of a car
that has curves in all the right places to make it look truly
exotic. In the intervening 35 or so years, this car has been used
sparingly and carefully, and with proper service, it feels like a
much younger vehicle. The expensive hand-rubbed paint has that
magic kind of shine that you'd expect from a car that was still
partially hand-built, and things like the rubber bumpers,
weather-stripping, and side mirrors haven't been abused by UV rays
or improper storage. In short, cars that look this good after
almost four decades have usually had fanatical owners who care
about the hardware. If you've wanted one of these, this is how you
dreamed it would look.
Tan Connolly leather with brown piping on the seats inside is pure
Ferrari magic, stitched into body-hugging buckets that are
comfortable and supportive, but not restrictive. Connolly leather
is typically softer and more supple than the usual automotive-grade
stuff we're used to, and as a result it shows a bit more wear than
you'd expect, but the hand-crafted feel and the texture of the
materials more than makes up for it. The gauges are sensibly
arranged, including a 180 MPH speedometer (very high for the time),
as if to taunt the driver to see how fast he can get there. The
leather-wrapped original wheel feels great and there's simply no
other experience like clanging that big chrome shifter through the
metal gate, a part of the Ferrari experience that separates the men
from the boys. There's a modern Pioneer AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo system
in place, but the rest of the controls are as the factory intended:
confusing and haphazardly arranged-this IS a Ferrari after all. You
want logic and sensibility, go buy a Honda.
The 2.9 liter V8 engine is pure Ferrari magic. On paper, its specs
seem modest by today's standards, but on the road, the car has
agility, speed, and poise all in equal measure, with nothing being
overpowering. As a result, it can be driven quickly and
effortlessly, and even relative newcomers will find it sure-footed
and easy to drive. The four-wheel disc brakes are powerful and
thanks to correct service throughout its life, you don't have to be
afraid of exploring the 7500 RPM redline and enjoying the wonderful
howl from the exhaust. Those iconic 390mm Ferrari alloys wear
220/55/390 Michelin TRX radials, correct for the car and recently
back in production.
This is the best version of the most iconic Ferrari ever built, and
it turns out that it's an awesome road car, too. Documented with
maintenance records and featuring an accident-free history, this is
308 GTS would be a great addition to anyone's collection. Call
now!
