1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Coachwork by Scaglietti
Design by Pininfarina

2,926cc DOHC V8 Engine
4 Twin-choke Weber Carburetors
255bhp at 7,700rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Striking Fly Yellow over black livery
*Highly sought after carbureted model
*Classic and iconic Pininfarina-penned 308 GTS
*Offered with tools and jack


THE FERRARI 308

Introduced at the Paris Auto Salon in 1975, the contemporary styled 308 GTB, Ferrari's second V8 road car, marked a return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed 308 GT4. Badged as a 'proper' Ferrari rather than a Dino, the 308 GTB had changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in both wheelbase and weight, retaining its predecessor's underpinnings and transversely mounted engine that now featured dry-sump lubrication. In road tune this superbly engineered power unit produced 255bhp, an out-put good enough to propel the 308 GTB to a top speed of over 150mph. Produced initially with fiberglass bodywork (the first time this material had been used for a production Ferrari), the Scaglietti-built 308 GTB used steel after April 1977. Further developments included the introduction of an open-top GTS version with Targa-style removable roof.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This striking 'Fly Yellow' 308 GTS was finished at the Maranello works during 1978 and is one of approximately 2,185 carbureted cars produced between 1977 and 1980. The 308 is believed to have been in the US since new and is today offered from a Reno-based sports car enthusiast. The Ferrari 308 GTS is believed to have been finished in the striking Fly Yellow Ferrari exterior color from new, and the Salchi paint sticker with code 20R490 as is correct for this color is still affixed to the front compartment lid. A repaint has been performed to impressive standards, while the interior has been professionally re-trimmed in black, matching the black removable Targa top. Other interior details appear to be original and preserved and are still found in very good condition. Factory decals and ID plates remain in place throughout the car, and the factory space-saver spare tire is located in the front compartment, along with a tool kit and jack. The classic 5-spoke aluminum Ferrari 308 wheels remain on the car, giving it the right look. All in all, this is a lovely example of the desirable carbureted Ferrari 308 GTS, and as younger generations of collectors enter the market, the interest in these classic Ferraris continue to increase.