1977 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4

• Rare Italian-market-only model
• One of only 840 made
• Remained in Italy until 2024
• Recent extensive maintenance including new timing belts (bills available)

In 1975 Ferrari introduced a 2.0-litre version of its first V8-engined road car, the 3.0-litre Dino 308 GT4. The newcomer was the 208 GT4, conceived to take advantage of its home market's vehicle taxation system, which penalised cars with engines exceeding 2 litres in capacity. The V8 engine was reduced in bore size to 66.8mm (from 81mm) for a capacity of 1,990cc, and produced 180bhp at 7,700rpm. Despite the reduction in horsepower, the Dino 208 GT4's all-round performance and 137mph top speed nevertheless placed it in the front rank of contemporary 2.0-litre sports cars.

An Italian delivery (as they almost all were), this delightful little Dino was purchased in 1991 by a lady owner in Florence. At that time car registrations changed when the car changed province, and previously this Dino had been registered in the Southern Italian city of Bari. The Ferrari spent most of its life in Italy before it was purchased by its last registered owner in Lithuania in 2024. Upon purchasing the car he embarked on some extensive servicing and repairs; these included fitting correct Michelin XWX tyres; a thorough service including new timing belts with uprated tensioners; new fuel pump; servicing of carburettors; servicing the cooling system, including new hoses: and various other repairs and improvements. Parts were supplied by the German specialists Dino Parts. All invoices are on file.

The car is offered with cancelled Italian registration documents, cancelled Lithuanian documents, and invoices for the aforementioned recent maintenance. A delightful entry-level Ferrari with important works just completed.