Vehicle Description
There's no way around it, so we'll just hit it head-on. If you
drive this car, people are going to shout, "Hey Magnum!" at you.
Never mind that this is one of the most handsome mid-engined
Ferraris ever designed, its iconic stature as the ultimate TV prop
makes it a celebrity all by itself. Fortunately, this 1984 Ferrari
308 GTS Quattrovalvole has lived an easy life that wasn't wasted
away on a studio lot, and thanks to loads of maintenance (including
lots of very recent and expensive service) it drives just like a
vintage Ferrari should. And with only 56,707 kilometers on the
clock, this 1-owner 308's head-turning days have only just
begun.
Still wearing its original shade of Rosso Corsa, this Ferrari is
the biggest crowd-pleaser currently parked in our showroom. With an
angular body that defined '80s supercars, the 308 GTS Quattro was
the Ferrari for the individual who didn't want to compromise
practicality for performance. Just sitting in one instantly sprouts
a Tom Selleck-level moustache on your face and tones your abs into
an 8-pack. Hell, you show up in this beauty and you might even get
that Friday night reservation at Dorsia opposite Paul Allen. Of
course, any vintage Ferrari is a stunning performer, with thrilling
sounds and a character that no other manufacturer has ever been
able to duplicate, drawing a perfect balance between substance and
style. The bright red finish is original, so it shows some signs of
use here and there, but a quality buff and polish would really
bring the paint back to life despite some of those expected
imperfections. Regardless, 99% of the gawking public would describe
this Ferrari's curb appeal as sexy, epic, drop-dead gorgeous, etc.,
while the other 1% is likely Cameron Frye's father from Ferris
Bueller's Day Off. All of Bertone's original folds and creases
remain intact and other details like the rubber, grilles, and
plastic lenses are similarly well preserved, and of note, this car
still wears all of its correct badges. So, while EVERYONE will
recognize you in this car, the experts will recognize that it's an
exceptionally nice 308 GTS Quattrovalvole - the one to get if
investments are your thing. All the black rubber bits are nicely
preserved originals too, with no signs of major UV damage or fading
like you see on all the Ferraris from Miami Beach.
Inside, the tan leather interior is exactly what you'd expect from
your '80s Ferrari: deeply sculpted bucket seats stitched in Italian
patterns, that iconic chrome gated shifter that clangs through the
gears like a bolt-action rifle, and that purring V8 just behind
your shoulder blades. It remains in good condition today, with
signs of use and age but no rips or tears to speak of. The leather
shows comfort marks but is still supple, the dashboard hasn't
faded, and the carpets show very little wear considering that this
car has always been enjoyed (in fact, the Ferrari mats took most of
the damage, just like they were meant to), and the carpets behind
the seats are actually new. The door panels, center console, and
sporty dash have held up incredibly well, and it certainly shows
that a very conscientious woman owned this car since new. The fat
Momo steering wheel connects you to the road in a way that you
probably haven't experienced before, and you'll never get tired of
watching the traditional black and white gauges do their dance as
the engine sings its siren song. A vintage Spectrum Whistler was
dealer-installed to the left of the dash way back in 1984, an the
Alpine AM/FM/Cassette player in the center of the dash is from the
same era, teaming up with cold factory A/C and power windows to
round out the options list. If open air cruising is your thing, the
targa top pops off with ease and transforms the profile of this
beautiful 'Rari, but be prepared to have Chevy Chase shamelessly
flirt with you from the station wagon in the next lane.
Ferrari's lovely 2.9 liter V8 seems diminutive until you fire it up
and practically crack your lips from smiling so hard. The 308 GTS
Quattrovalvole is the ultimate version, and if you're looking at
308s, it really is the only one to consider. With 4-valve heads
(hence the Quattrovalvole part), it is a high-revving,
deep-breathing powerplant from the company with more Formula 1 wins
than just about anyone else. Performance is breathtaking, but more
than that, it's the overall balance of the car, which is agile
without feeling skittish, and somehow comfortable without being
soft. And with plenty of maintenance completed throughout the
years, including lots of recent work completed by the pros at
Boardwalk Ferrari in Dallas, it's a motor that's ready to dominate
for decades to come. It will carve canyons, yet happily cruise down
the highway, and thanks to the 5-speed's tall top gear, it actually
pulls down decent gas mileage if you can keep your foot out of it
(yeah, right). Finishing the look, traditional 5-spoke Ferrari
alloys are in great condition and wear 225/55/390 Michelin
performance radials all-around.
Documented with loads of maintenance records and receipts, this
low-kilometer 1-owner sports car is the best version of arguably
the most iconic Ferrari ever built, and it turns out that it's an
awesome road car, too. Call now!