1981 Ferrari 308 GTSi

October 1975 saw the debut of the most successful shape ever to wear the Cavallino Rampante emblem. Over 20,000 examples of all engine types and sizes were produced from 1975-1989. Pininfarina designed the two seater Berlinetta using the engine (now dry sump) and running gear from the 308 GT4 2+2. This new car was made on a traditional steel tube chassis but its beautiful body was firstly manufactured in GRP and then, after two years, Scagaletti started making GTBs in steel. The 3 litre four cam V8 was more or less unchanged until March 1981 when Bosch fuel injection was added in place of the 4 double choke Webers, although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburetter car. Irrespective of the model, the 308 has to go down as one of Ferrari's all-time greatest road cars and prices are most definitely on the rise.

This 1981 example has spent its life in sunny California, USA and was brought to the UK in 2014. A V5C document has been applied for.

The car presents as a very usable and original example. The paintwork has suffered from the heat and, although not unsightly, it is slightly dull and has minor shrinkage.

The interior again is very presentable showing only some grazing to the seats as the leather has become slightly dry.

Presented with its tool roll and some paperwork, unfortunately the original service book is missing. However, there are some invoices showing work undertaken on the car in the later years of its USA life, along with a hand written note detailing work done on the car, including a belt service and replacement clutch in 2011.

Offered at an attractive guide price, this car presents a great opportunity to purchase a car to use and enjoy with scope for improvements and personalisation if desired.