Vehicle Description
1979 Ferrari 308 GTB
Designer: Pininfarina
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Estimate: $95,000 - $130,000
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Chassis Number: F106AB �30397
Decoded: F106AB=2.9L V8; 20443=Serial
Engine number: F106A E 01774
Engine: 2926 cc DOHC V8
4 x Weber 40DCNF Twin Choke Carburetors/205 hp
5-Speed Manual Transmission
Power Assisted Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 56,780 Miles Actual
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• Beautiful and desirable color combination of Silver over Red
• Final year of the carbureted 308 GTB
• U.S. delivery car, includes books, tools, and jack
• Recent complete 30k major service
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The Model: Ferrari introduced the 308 GTB (Berlinetta) at the Paris
Salon in October 1975 as the replacement for the Dino 246. The new
308 GTB was beautifully designed by Leonardo Fioravanti, of
Pininfarina. Power came from a transverse mid-mounted four cam V8
with four Weber twin choke carburetors connected to a 5-speed
manual transmission. The finished product was a success for
Ferrari, and with the sleek styled GTB and the later open top GTS,
the 308/328 models become one of the most loved and recognized
model range that Ferrari produced. The early cars utilized a
fiberglass (vetroresina) bodies, and from mid-1977 the bodies were
made of steel. Production was 1975 through 1979 during which time
just 2,185 steel bodied carbureted 308 GTB's were produced for the
world markets.
The Car: �This beautiful US delivery 308 GTB was produced on
December 1979, which is the last year Ferrari offered a carbureted
variant of the 308. Finished in wonderful Silver (Argento Auteuil)
over Red (Rosso) leather. It's easy to see this car has been loved
and cared for over the years. The vehicle received a complete bare
metal repaint (photo documented) to renew it's aging factory silver
paint, and even after several years the paint looks excellent. The
Rosso red interior is very original with great patina, only natural
aging and wear. Overall this vehicle is very clean and well
preserved with a very good service history. Recently this 308
received an extensive engine out major service with new timing
belts, water pump, valve adjustment, and several items replaced /
updated due to age (hoses, seals, ignition wires, etc). Some noted
enhancement to the car, 16" Ferrari wheels from a later model 308
and a TUBI exhaust muffler. Car comes with the original set of 14"
wheels, as well as the owners manual/books, service records, tool
kit, and jack kit.
