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~no Reserve~ 1980 Ferrari 308 Gts euro With Carbs Fly Yellow/nero With History on 2040-cars

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~NO RESERVE~ 1980 Ferrari 308 GTS *Euro with Carbs* Fly Yellow/Nero with history, image 1

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1980 Ferrari 308 GTS Euro/Carbs

1980 Ferrari 308 GTS

Euro with Carbs
NO RESERVE!

FOR SALE: On offer in a NO RESERVE auction is this beautiful 1980 Ferrari 308GTS #29077. I'm sure those familiar with 308's saw the photo of this car and were excited to see the short bumpers, Vitaloni mirrors, lack of muffler cover, and other features specific to Euro cars. This is indeed a Euro car (not a conversion), and aside from sleeker aesthetics, Euros are more powerful, quicker, and lighter versions of their US counterparts. It also has carburetors which means this car makes a fantastic sound and has a very different feel from an injected car! We have a complete ownership history on the car and some of the service history as well. The car had a belts service, clutch/flywheel, front brakes, and several other items addressed at a Ferrari dealer (more on that in the mechanical info section of this ad).

In a sea of red cars, this Giallo Fly Yellow over Nero 308 stands out and the color really shows off the beautiful lines of this GTS. In fact, most fans consider Yellow/Black as the best color combination on the 308! This car is in nice condition inside, outside, and mechanically. The car includes tool kit, jack kit, two of each key, Euro space saver tire, etc. As prices are steadily climbing, if you're serious about finding a nice Euro 308 with carbs this could be the one for you. While not a concourse 308, this car is a nice driver that could be brought up to show quality a little at a time, while still having a great car to enjoy using!

Please read through the detailed description and have a look at the numerous photos we've posted. If you have any questions about the car, don't hesitate to email. If you're interested in seeing it in person, contact us to sort out a time to meet. If you would like to have a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) done, please contact us and we can assist with those arrangements.

DON'T FORGET, THIS NO RESERVE AUCTION CLOSES MONDAY MARCH 10th, SO DONT MISS IT!!!

OWNERSHIP/SERVICE HISTORY: Our research has determined this car to have had only three owners.

The first owner purchased the car new in 1980. Delivery took place in Australia and this car was originally a true euro that came RHD. The first owner later came to the US and decided to bring his Ferrari with him - converting the car to LHD and importing the car in 1985. His information is still present on the import/DOT stickers to this day.

The second owner, who was the owner of a high end dealership in Springfield Mass, received the car from it's original owner in 1991 and he kept the car from then through 1995. Owner number used this Ferrari as his personal vehicle and had the car maintained in house over the course of his ownership.

The third owner purchased the car in May 1995 with 38k miles and drove the car only 18k miles over the next 19 years of his ownership. He fondly recalled driving the car, said it was well cared for during his ownership, and that he thoroughly enjoyed driving it. The only mishap he could recall was that a deer jumped out and caused minor damage to the hood, which was repaired, and the windshield, which was replaced. As a Massachusetts owner, he stored each year for the winter months and garaged the rest of the year. It was well taken care of, receiving the standard oil changes as well as some pricier work at a Ferrari dealer in mid 2010 when $11,000 was spent on a new timing belts, new clutch and flywheel, new front brakes, and several other things outlined below.

EXTERIOR:   The outside of this Fly Yellow Ferrari 308 GTS is in nice presentable shape considering it's 34 years old. There are a couple of very minor dings and stone chips consistent with the miles and age. There is also a dent below the right rear taillight as seen in the photos. It does appear the car had an overall repaint in it's past as there are seam lines in some of the jambs, but we do believe yellow is the original color judging from under the rugs and behind the rubber bits.   Both doors, the hood, the trunk, and even the quarter window grills all open/close and latch smoothly. You'll notice the car has 80's vintage Gotti wheels on it, something you may choose to keep or replace - the good news is people love these wheels and you could probably sell them for enough to get a set of stock wheels. Also notice the antenna isn't in it's slot - it was bent and we removed the aerial to keep it from causing damage to the quarter and it's inside the trunk. All the lights and lenses are in good shape, as is all of the glass. This is a nice looking car and we're sure you will agree yellow really sets this car off in a way that no other color can.

INTERIOR:   This Ferrari 308 has black interior that is in very good condition. Starting with the seats, you'll see they are in excellent shape and don't have the typical shrinking or pulling. The seats have light wear and a couple of small cracks in the leather, but we've been using conditioner on them and they are looking better and they're softening up well. Important to note is these seats have not been re-dyed. Move to the door panels and you will find the leather is tight and fits just as it should - the only flaw is slight color wear just above the pass door handle that can easily be dyed. All of the glass is factory and without blemishes. All of the switches, controls, vent surrounds, console inserts, etc all seem to be in good working order. There is one switch finial missing, some peeling of the chrome around the base of the center console controls, and the cigarette lighter is missing, but there are no major issues. You can see in the photos someone installed an aftermarket stereo and put in speakers that will mean you'll have to replace the original grills. On to the dash, and you'll see there are no wrinkles, cracks, pulling, or other issues.  The carpets are all clean and show little wear, and overall the inside of this car is very nice.

MECHANICS:   This car runs and drives well, and boy does it sound great! The engine starts up and it idles well - although it could use a carb adjustment as one of the four seems slightly out of synch with the rest. We had the car checked out and our Ferrari mechanic inspecting the car spoke about how tight it sounds and that it's so dry underneath. The suspension on this Ferrari is tight and there are no rattles or other noises on side streets or on the highway. The brakes are good, and the parking brake works properly too. After proper warm-up the transmission shifts without issue up and down through the full gear range, and I've driven it in city/highway driving and haven't had any issues. The clutch is nearly new and grips well throughout the RPM range just as it should. The Pirelli tires show even wear indicating the suspension is in good order, but they are old and should be replaced soon.  I'd recommend having another belts service done next year, only due to time since it has had less than 2k miles and just under 4 years on the current ones - the typical interval is every 5 years.

Here's the last significant work that had been done to the car (Ferrari dealer 5/10). Annual services have also been done at an independent shop:
TIMING BELT SERVICE...CHECK OVER CAR AND ADVISE
REPLACED ENGINE TIMING BELTS AND AUX DRIVE BELTS
REPLACED SPARK PLUGS
LOF PERFORM ANNUAL ENGINE OIL/FILTER SERVICE AND INSPECTION
REPLACED ENGINE AIR FILTER
REPLACED WORN CLUTCH

REPLACED WORN/CRACKING FLYWHEEL AND RETAINING BOLTS

REPLACED PILOT BRG AND REAR MAIN OIL SEALS

REPLACED RH AXLESHAFT PROTECTION BOOTS AND GREASE
R&I INSTRUMENT PANEL-REMOVED SPEEDOMETER FOR REPAIR
REPLACED COOLING SYSTEM HOSES/CLAMPS

FOUND COOLING SYSTEM EXPANSION TANK LEAKING...TANK AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR/REFINISHING
ALIGNMENT

REPLACED FUEL FILLER NECK HOSE TO FUEL TANK
REMOVED BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS - OVERHAUL FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND BLED BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
PERFORM BRAKE FLUID FLUSH
CLEAN VEHICLE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND CONDITION LEATHER, POLISH AND WAX PAINT, CLEAN/CONDITION ENGINE COMPMENT, WHEELS/TIRES

IN CLOSING: If there's any questions you have at this point, please email me and I'll get back to you ASAP. We have NO RESERVE on this vintage Ferrari, and I want to make sure we cover any and all questions you have about the car. These 308 & 328 cars have been steadily rising in popularity and price over the last few years, and they are destine to continue doing so! Getting a great color Euro car with carburetors while you can is a sound decision and I'm sure you will not regret it!

ALSO REMEMBER, THIS AUCTION CLOSES AT APPROX 10PM EST ON MONDAY, MARCH 10th! DON'T MISS IT!!!

Thanks for your time.

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~no Reserve~ 1980 Ferrari 308 Gts *euro With Carbs* Fly Yellow/nero With History on 2040-cars