1980 Ferrari 308 GTS

The Pininfarina-styled 308 GTB was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1975, as a parallel model to the Bertone-shaped Dino 308 GT4 and a replacement for the sensuous Dino 246. It was designed by Leonardo Fioravanti and the early cars were made of lightweight fibreglass and powered by a 255bhp(in Europe), V8 running on carburettors. The Targa topped 308 GTS arrived in 1977 and was perhaps best known for its regular appearances on the television series "Magnum, P.I'.

In 1980, the GTBi and GTSI were launched with fuel injection replacing the carburettors simply to comply with US emissions regulations. In 1985, the 308 was replaced by the 328, which in 1989 was in turn replaced by the 348. Early Ferrari 308s are today recognized as genuine Ferrari classics, not least because of their good driving characteristics and pure Pininfarina lines, but they are now seen as very collectable.

Long term ownership

49,000mls

A classic 80's Ferrari

This particular 308 GTSi was originally delivered to North America where it remained for 9 years until sold, in 1989, to a Canadian sportscar specialist who kept the car for the majority of its life, eventually selling it in 2015. Upon his initial purchase of the car in 1989, he decided to focus on the mechanical aspects of his new Ferrari and spent a bit of time on a sympathetic rebuild. The bodywork, having been much loved and cared for throughout its life was still in excellent condition and only required some cosmetic attention and detailing. Having got the car the way he wanted it, he made a point of making sure it stayed that way until its sale in 2015.

Imported into mainland Europe last year the car has been seldom used and is now available once again. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a desirable 308GTS that has obviously been well looked after.