The
true successor to the gorgeous Dino 246 was the Ferrari 308 GTB which was
unveiled at the Paris Show in 1975. Ferrari returned to Pininfarina for the 308
GTB's styling, and this two-seat, mid-engine coupe sat on a chassis with a
wheelbase that was eight inches shorter than the GT4 upon which it was based.
Production
started with the GTB Berlinetta in 1976, with the 308 GTS Targa variant being
introduced in 1977. The first 712 308s Ferrari built wore fiberglass bodies
before the company switched to steel. In all, just over 12,000 - 308s were
produced from 1976 to 1985.
These
308s had a 3-liter, V-8 powered 1980s icons represent an excellent way to enter
into Ferrari ownership due to their relative affordability and ease of
ownership, and can be divided into three different series. The 308 was
carbureted from 1976 to 1979, with 1976 and 1977 models being especially
desirable due to their more aggressive cams and lack of emissions equipment.
The 308 GTBi and GTSi variants from 1980 to 1982 saw Bosch fuel injection
replace the previous generations' Weber carburetors, and finally in 1983 the
308 GTB and 308 GTS Quattrovalvole (QV) introduced four-valve heads.
The
early carbureted cars 1976 to 1979 and the later QV cars are strongest in the
market place with the 1980 to 1982 GTBi and GTSi two-valve, fuel-injected cars
commanding less due to their lower performance. Some of the 1980 models were
also plagued by an oil consumption issue following the switch from carburetion
to fuel injection.
This
is a beautiful original, matching number 308 GTB. The original owner was Don
Vesco the ex-world land speed record holder. The current owner purchased this
308 - 10 years ago from a wealthy Midwest collector who spent a fortune with
the local Ferrari dealer - Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio on a complete
restoration. The exterior color is Verde Pino Mettalizzato with a full Tan leather
interior. Complete with books, tools, records, literature and receipts. The
1977 308 was an early model with a wet sump and carburetors. This is the very
best of the early 308s and is very desirable. Excellent condition and is very
reliable. Only 6,000 have been driven since the full restoration. Beautiful condition!
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About
European Collectibles
Welcome to European Collectibles. We have the largest classic car showroom in Orange County. We are located in the city of Costa Mesa, California, 35 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport.
Since 1989, we have been selling imports world wide from Southern California. We try to maintain an up to date listing of all our cars. Our inventory reflects some of the finest imported sports cars in the world. Every car listed on Ebay is physically in our possession.
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Shipping
We arrange shipping to any destination worldwide. Fully enclosed or
open transportation to the East Coast is easily arranged, average cost
of $850.00
to $1,500.00.
For our international customers, in most circumstances, cars are packed
into containers and secured in wooden frames to minimize the possibility
of damage. The cost of shipping an average sized car to Antwerp, Felixstowe
or Bremen, for instance, is US$1,395.00. This price includes
all costs from our showroom to the port of Antwerp, Felixstowe or Bremen.
The typical journey time from Los Angeles to most European destinations is five weeks, including time for packing, loading and unloading.
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Of Sale
This vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection
by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being Sold
by a Licensed State of California Dealer (European Collectibles,
Inc. call us at 949-650-4718 to arrange an appointment), all California
DMV laws apply. Any California buyer must pay local CA sales tax
and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The
vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are
the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction
close, you or an agent will have (3) days to inspect said vehicle.
I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings
or representations. Buyer has had the opportunity to view and inspect
the vehicle and ask any and all questions. Buyer will pay for any
and all transportation costs. We will assist you in arranging for
transportation, but you will be responsible for contact and payment
directly with shipper. Prices will vary so check around if this
is an issue. Shipping can take 7 to 14 + days due to scheduling.
All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE
IS with no warranties implied or expressed.
For the past three years, we've been fortunate enough to have the folks at Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera bring something very special to the Geneva Motor Show: the Alfa Romeo 8C-based Disco Volante. First, it showed up in red (twice), and then last year, arrived in a very stunning shade of green. If we're honest, we were kind of hoping there'd be a further evolution of the Disco on display at this year's show, but then Touring unveiled the beauty you see here. Meet the Ferrari F12-based Berlinetta Lusso. What we really like about the Berlinetta Lusso is how closely it resembles the F12 on which its based, but with some rough edges smoothed out. Despite looking similar, almost the entire body is new, with smoother creases and more retro-inspired design cues. Honestly, to our eyes, it looks better than the Prancing Horse's original. Mechanically, it's pretty much all F12 underneath, right down to the screaming 6.3-liter V12 with 703 horsepower. We certainly don't have any complaints about that. Get a load of this beauty in the images above, and video below.
We love the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona. It's most definitely a classic, made famous in part by its appearance as Don Johnson's favored ride in the classic '80s television series Miami Vice... but we won't hold that against it. The specific example you see above just crossed the block at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson extravaganza in Scottsdale, and it cleared a cool $495,000 after the buyer's commission was factored in. The 1972 Daytona features a sweet-sounding V12 engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Plus, it's brown, with a tan interior. Stunning. Check it out in our high-res image gallery above, and be sure to read through its official auction description below.
A newly married couple had a rough wedding day when they crashed their rented Ferrari into a house in Burnley, Lancashire. Lancashire Road Police tweeted a photo on April 17 of a white Ferrari 458 Spider that crashed into a row house. The crash folded the hood nearly in half and completely destroyed the car's front fascia but no one was injured, according to the Daily Mail. The car, worth a cool 240,000 pounds, or 342,500 dollars, is owned by a rental company called Platinum Executive Travel. The son of the company's owner, Aleem Iqbal, made a statement on Twitter after the crash, assuring his tens of thousands of followers that he was not at the wheel of the mangled Ferrari when it went into the wall. "Thanks for all the kind messages," Iqbal tweeted from his personal account. "I wasn't at the wheel and nobody was injured that's the main thing, have had a lot worse in business." In a follow up tweet he stated, "At least people in Burnley will have something to talk about for a few weeks." Iqbal's statement about worse things happening in his business is true, and this is not the first of PET's pricey supercars to be destroyed. Within a five-week period in 2014, arsonists destroyed four of PET's cars worth more than 500,000 pounds or 713,000 dollars. In one attack, a Lamborghini Aventador rented for a wedding was torched outside a house in Luton. Iqbal called that attack a "vile act of jealousy" targeting the family of the newlyweds. Weeks later, two Audi R8 Spyders and a Bentley Flying Spur were firebombed at the PET offices in Yardley. The Daily Mail has contacted Platinum Executive Travel for an official statement about the Ferrari crash, but has not received a response. The driver and passenger of the wrecked Ferrari were not identified. Related Video: News Source: The Daily Mail, The Mirror, TwitterImage Credit: Lancashire Road Police Weird Car News Ferrari Driving Performance Supercars rental car