1983 Ferrari 308 GTB QV

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 Ferraris of all time. In 1982/3, Ferrari reintroduced the four-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole, or QV, following a misguided experiment with an emission-reducing fuel-injected engine. The reintroduced engine pushed power output back up to 240hp, restoring the all-important Ferrari performance.

Only 748 308 GTB QV models were produced, with one third being European models. The European 308 GTB QV and 308 GTS QV models are considered by many to be the most collectible non-fibreglass 308s due to their subtle styling and speed.

An important model to the Ferrari enthusiast, this car can boast not only being the right type, but a fine left-hand drive European specification example of the marque too. Purchased by our vendor while away on business, he secured the car from a reasonably well-known private collection of a Ferrari/Maserati dealer in Austria. A cambelt service was conducted on purchase earlier this year and upon arrival to the UK the car was entrusted to respected specialist, GTO Engineering, who found the car to be in great working condition. They commented particularly on how well the car drives which is encouraging as they've plenty of experience in this arena.

Now more than 30 years old and having covered close to 80,000kms, yet remaining an important car worthy of the expenditure, some £5,000 has been spent mainly on cosmetics and light engine fettling to make sure the car performs and presents like a car worthy of the prancing horse emblem.

This 308 is in very good original condition with the coachwork and paintwork described as being in very good condition. With assurance from GTO Engineering we know that the engine performs well and pulls strongly and the electrical components all work, save for the air conditioning which requires adjustment. The original seats, just beginning to show signs of their near 50,000 miles service, are in good patinated order, but not torn or scruffy.

In respect to factory extras, this car boasts the larger 16" wheels similar to those from the Ferrari 328 and rear black aerofoil. It is sold with accompanying tool kit, jack kit and spare wheel as well as Owners Handbook wallet, Ferrari service book and a letter from Maranello Concessionaires confirming that this six owner car has correct chassis and engine numbers.

The car is sold with UK V5C registration and has a valid MoT certificate to August 2015. This is a truly fine Ferrari with years of spirited motoring still to deliver.