2,926cc DOHC V8 Engine
Bosch K-Jetronic Injection
232bhp at 7,000rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Nicely optioned example
*Iconic 1980's Ferrari styling
*Sold with records, manuals, and tool kit
*Displaying fewer than 4,200 miles from new

THE FERRARI 308 GTBi

The 308 GTB was the first model in Ferrari's long and popular line of mid-engine V8 sports cars, continuing through the current 458 Italia. The 308 was introduced in 1975 at the Paris Auto Salon as a replacement to the Dino 246 and marked a shift in Ferrari's production from low volume models and coach built cars to models with much wider market appeal. Their striking looks, good performance, and relative affordability made the 308 an outstanding success, with 12,004 examples sold over its 10-year production run.

In 1980, in an effort to reduce emissions, the four twin-choke Weber carburetors were replaced with a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system with the introduction of the 308 GTBi. While successful at reducing emissions, this shift dealt a heady blow to the performance of the 308- reducing the output of the alloy V8 from 237 to 202 horsepower on US versions. The 308 quickly became an icon, partly because of a 308 GTS that was the car of choice on a popular TV show, Magnum, P.I, a choice that inextricably linked the 308 to 1970s and '80s popular culture.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The Ferrari 308 GTBi being offered here was completed in August of 1980, delivered new through F.A.F. Motorcars of Tucker, Georgia. Beautifully finished in red over black interior, this example was desirably optioned with Campagnolo wheels, Michelin XWX tires, power windows, air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Blaupunkt cassette stereo.

Purchased by today's seller in 2015, this example has been driven very few miles, displaying just under 4,200 miles traveled since new. Today, the car presents in spectacular preservation condition, showing honest signs of use after nearly 40 years of life. The interior appears in very nice condition with just the driver's seat showing wear. Included in the sale are the vehicles manuals, tools, and records.