1977 Ferrari 308 Gtb on 2040-cars

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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