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LOT 116
1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Series 1 Coachwork by Bertone Chassis no. 09528
Sold for €56,350 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 116
Offered with its original service book
1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Series 1
1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Series 1
1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Series 1
Coachwork by Bertone
Chassis no. 09528
Coachwork by Bertone
Chassis no. 09528
• Delivered new in Europe
• Known history from new
• Only two owners from new
• European registration document
The highly successful family of Ferrari V8 grand tourers began with the 308 GT4 in 1973. Initially sold under the Dino marque until 1977, and then as a Ferrari, the 308 succeeded the Dino 246. The 308 GT4 was Ferrari's first mid-engined 2+2, designed not by the usual Pininfarina but by Bertone. By pushing the front seats as far forward as possible, Bertone managed to carve out rear space on the 100-inch (254 cm) wheelbase, accommodating two children or an adult seated diagonally. The compact powertrain layout also allowed for a 188-litre luggage compartment located behind the engine bay.
The performance of the three-litre V8 with its quad-camshaft configuration received widespread acclaim. Its 252 hp was sufficient to propel the car to over 240 km/h (149 mph) and achieve a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) time of just 7 seconds. Fully independent suspension on all four wheels ensured excellent handling as well.
In a 1974 road test, Road & Track magazine was highly impressed by the 308 GT4's blend of speed and refinement: "Aside from the performance one naturally expects from a Ferrari and the remarkable flexibility of the engine already mentioned, perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the Dino 308 is the excellent comfort it offers. There are no vibrations at low speeds, and at higher speeds, road irregularities are superbly absorbed. Compared to previous Ferraris, the improvement is enormous."
This Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 was delivered new on 28 May 1975 to a company, which retained it until 1977 before selling it to a private owner.
In 1990, the manager of the aforementioned company repurchased the car from this second owner and has kept it ever since.
Offered with its service book, various historical documents, and its European registration title, this Dino 308 GT4 currently displays 51,417 kilometres on the odometer. It is a highly desirable first-series example, featuring the dual distributor system and bearing the original "Dino" badges instead of Ferrari emblems.
• Known history from new
• Only two owners from new
• European registration document
The highly successful family of Ferrari V8 grand tourers began with the 308 GT4 in 1973. Initially sold under the Dino marque until 1977, and then as a Ferrari, the 308 succeeded the Dino 246. The 308 GT4 was Ferrari's first mid-engined 2+2, designed not by the usual Pininfarina but by Bertone. By pushing the front seats as far forward as possible, Bertone managed to carve out rear space on the 100-inch (254 cm) wheelbase, accommodating two children or an adult seated diagonally. The compact powertrain layout also allowed for a 188-litre luggage compartment located behind the engine bay.
The performance of the three-litre V8 with its quad-camshaft configuration received widespread acclaim. Its 252 hp was sufficient to propel the car to over 240 km/h (149 mph) and achieve a 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) time of just 7 seconds. Fully independent suspension on all four wheels ensured excellent handling as well.
In a 1974 road test, Road & Track magazine was highly impressed by the 308 GT4's blend of speed and refinement: "Aside from the performance one naturally expects from a Ferrari and the remarkable flexibility of the engine already mentioned, perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the Dino 308 is the excellent comfort it offers. There are no vibrations at low speeds, and at higher speeds, road irregularities are superbly absorbed. Compared to previous Ferraris, the improvement is enormous."
This Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 was delivered new on 28 May 1975 to a company, which retained it until 1977 before selling it to a private owner.
In 1990, the manager of the aforementioned company repurchased the car from this second owner and has kept it ever since.
Offered with its service book, various historical documents, and its European registration title, this Dino 308 GT4 currently displays 51,417 kilometres on the odometer. It is a highly desirable first-series example, featuring the dual distributor system and bearing the original "Dino" badges instead of Ferrari emblems.
Footnotes
Vendue avec son carnet d'origine
1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Série 1
Châssis n°09528
• Livrée neuve en Espagne
• Historique connu depuis l'origine
• Seulement deux propriétaires depuis l'origine
• Document d'immatriculation espagnol
La famille si réussie des routières à moteur V8 de Ferrari commença avec la 308 GT4 de 1973. Sous la marque Dino jusqu'en 1977, puis Ferrari, la 308 remplaçait la Dino 246. Première « 2+2 » à moteur central de l'usine de Maranello, la 308 GT4 était l'œuvre de Bertone et non pas comme d'habitude de Pininfarina. En avançant au maximum les sièges avant, Bertone dégagea de l'espace à l'arrière sur l'empattement de 100 pouces (254 cm) pour accueillir deux enfants ou un adulte assis de biais tandis que l'ensemble du groupe motopropulseur très compact laissait libre une capacité de 188 litres après le compartiment moteur pour recevoir des bagages.
La performance du V8 trois litres à 4 ACT fut dûment saluée, ses 236 ch s'avérant suffisants pour propulser la voiture à plus de 240 km/h avec un temps d'accélération de 7 secondes de 0 à 97 km/h. Les quatre roues indépendantes garantissaient aussi un comportement satisfaisant.
Lors d'un essai effectué en 1974, le magazine Road & Track fut très impressionné par le mélange de vitesse et de civilité de la 308 GT4. « A part la performance qu'on attend naturellement d'une Ferrari et de la remarquable souplesse du moteur déjà mentionnée, le trait le plus extraordinaire de la Dino 308 est peut-être l'excellent confort qu'elle offre. Pas de trépidations aux petites allures et, en vitesse, les irrégularités de la route sont superbement gommées. Comparé aux précédentes Ferrari, le progrès est énorme. »
Cette Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 fut livrée le 28 mai 1975, à une société européenne. Celle-ci la conserve jusqu'en 1977, la vendant à un propriétaire particulier.
En 1990, le gérant de la société précédemment mentionnée la rachète à ce propriétaire et la conserve encore jusqu'aujourd'hui.
Vendue avec son carnet d'entretien, différents documents d'historique et son titre d'immatriculation européen, cette Dino 308 GT4 affiche aujourd'hui 51 417 kilomètres au compteur.
Il s'agit d'une désirable première série, disposant du double allumeur et des badges « Dino » et non, Ferrari.
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