1979 Ferrari 308 GTB

The 308 GTB was launched at the Paris Motor show in 1975 as a direct replacement for the Dino 246. Designed by Pininfarina with sweeping curves and aggressive lines the 308 has gone on to become one of the most recognised Ferrari's of all time. Fitted with a 2.9 litre DOHC V8 engine fitted with four Weber 40DCNF Carburettors that produced 255bhp the 308 went from 0 to 60mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 159 mph. In 1980 fuel injection was added to the 308 and power went down from 255 bhp to 214 bhp however two years later four vales per cylinder were added giving quattrovalvole models 240bhp. The 308 was manufactured in both GTB and GTS forms from 1977 to 1985 before being replaced by the 328.

Offered here not only the preferred carburettor model but also the dry sumped variant. Manufactured in 1979 this original UK right hand drive car has covered a genuine 28601 miles. It was first registered to Cooper Car Sales Ltd in Leicester on the 5th April 1979 since which time it has had 5 previous keeps, two of which were dealers.

Sold to Mr George Knight on the 22nd April 1981 he went on to keep the car for 13 years until it was purchased Mr H J Marshall, a precision engineer from Manchester. Over the next 20 years "329 NE' became a labour of love as a complete re-build was undertaken with the owner even building a new garage to carry out the work in!

In 2013 the love affair was over. The car was at this stage 95% complete including new interior, a bare metal respray, suspension and brakes. The respected Ferrari specialists "QV London' were commissioned to complete the final stages in May 2014, which included a 6000 mile service, all belts and tensioners, oils and a steering and suspension nut and bolt check.

Supplied with a UK V5c, fresh MoT and the private registration "329 NE', this resplendent dry sumped, steel bodied, carburettor 308 GTB is ready to grace the roads again for the first time in 20 years.