1983 Ferrari 308 GTS QV

• Traditionally finished in Rosso Corsa with a Crema interior
• One of just 233 right-hand drive, UK-market examples produced
• Complete with its original book pack and the desirable tool kit
• On offer from long-term family ownership
• Superbly presented with a recent cambelt service

October 1975, saw the debut at the Paris Motor Show of the most successful shape ever to wear the Cavallino Rampante emblem, the Ferrari 308, and during its comparatively long production run from 1975-89, the model was consistently popular and kept the factory busy. This new car was constructed on a traditional steel tube chassis, but its beautiful body was initially manufactured in GRP before, after two years, Scaglietti 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, reducing the engine's power output significantly, although the final drive was altered on these cars to give similar acceleration to a carburettor car. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or 'QV' model pushed output back up to 240 hp restoring the status quo. European-spec cars boasted higher horsepower than cars built for the American market and were somewhat lighter. Only 3,042 Spider Quattrovalvoles were produced, with just 233 RHD examples supplied to the UK and they are considered by many to be the most desirable of all the 308 variations as they are the fastest and most subtly styled with a deep front valance, racing mirrors, and short lightweight bumpers.

This superb example has been in the hands of the current family owners for some twenty years and has patently been well cared for during that time. Classically finished in Rosso Corsa with a Crema interior, this QV is an original right-hand drive, UK-market car forming part of a very small production run of just 233 ordered with factory-fitted options including 16’’ Speedline Wheels, Air Conditioning, Deep Front Spoiler and a Sports Exhaust System. Reassuringly, it has a detailed service history and comes complete with its original book pack, the, now rare, tool kit and benefits from a recent cambelt service and a set of new P7 Pirellis within the last 1,400 miles.

The 308 was a head turner in period and just seems to get better looking as the years go by. With current values continuing to firm, this sensibly guided GTS QV is one for the true Ferrari enthusiast to use and enjoy in the knowledge that it may turn out to be a very sensible investment.