1975 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Coupé

• One of 547 UK right-hand drive cars
• Offered from 35 years of single ownership
• Last serviced by Italia Autosport in December 2024

Ferrari's family of immensely successful V8 road cars began in 1973 with the 308 GT4, a model badged until 1977 as a Dino, thereafter as a Ferrari. The Maranello factory's first V8-engined road car and first mid-engined 2+2, the 308GT4 was the work of Carrozzeria Bertone rather than the customary Pininfarina. By placing the front seats well forward Bertone made room within the 100" wheelbase for two children or one sideways-seated adult in the rear, while the compact engine/transaxle package left space behind the engine bay for a 5cu ft luggage compartment. Although the newcomer's wedge-shaped styling was controversial, the performance of its quad-cam 3.0-litre V8 did not disappoint, the latter's 255bhp (DIN) proving sufficient to propel the 308 past 150mph, with 60mph coming up in under 7 seconds. All-round independent suspension and a stiff chassis ensured that the handling was exactly what one would expect from a Ferrari. Road & Track magazine was most impressed by the 308 GT4's blend of speed and civility when they tested one in 1974: "Apart from the performance, which you take for granted in a Ferrari, and the aforementioned remarkable flexibility of the engine, perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Dino 308 is the excellent ride it provides. The progress, compared to earlier Ferraris, is enormous."

Offered from a serial Ferrari owner and enthusiast, this desirable Series 1 Dino 308 GT4 was purchased by our vendor over 35 years ago. Dating back to the start of the vendor's ownership in 1987, the large history file contains maintenance invoices from Maranello Concessionaires and Verdi Ferrari, with receipts totalling over £31,000. The owner had the Connolly leather interior fitted in 1991. The Dino's most recent service was carried out by Italia Autosport in December 2024 at a cost of £7,993 (bill on file). This service included rebuilding the carburettors; resetting the ignition timing; repairing various electrical items; and fitting new spark plugs, filters, fuel lines and an alternator. Accompanied by an extensive history file and recently serviced, this cherished GT4 offers an opportunity to acquire a seldom-seen right-hand drive example from over 35 years of careful ownership.