Ferrari 308 GTB 1978
General description :
When it comes to blending speed, exclusivity and pure one-upmanship, few cars are better than a Ferrari. And when it comes to Ferrari's, few cars are more rad than a carbureted 308 GTB!
Wrapping rare black-on-black aesthetics around 27,380 original miles, this Pininfarina-designed coupe is one fantastic classic! Sticking to Ferrari's proven mid-engine layout, the 308 sports a quintessentially '80s wedge profile. In the case of this GTB, those Magnum-esque lines are graced by a rare coat of Nero pigment. And fit and finish is exactly what you would expect from a vintage European sports car.
Power comes courtesy of a Tipo F106 AB V8 that, thanks to its four twin-choke Webers, makes this already rare classic even more exclusive. That engine is backed by a 5-speed 'dog leg' transaxle, which kicks a factory limited-slip differential. Naturally, there's a fully independent suspension. Manual rack-and-pinion steering leads vented disc brakes. And in front of those brakes, attractive Ferrari alloys spin a quartet of 205/70R14 Doral SDL 70As.
What's the perfect complement to rich black paint? Crisp black leather! The driver and one lucky passenger nest in contoured bucket seats. Between those seats, a stylish console keeps factory climate control almost as handy as the car's polished shifter. A chic dash stacks detailed factory telemetry on modern Blaupunkt audio. And the driver spins a leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel.
All Ferraris are pop culture masterpieces, and this coupe certainly doesn't disappoint. If you're ready to commit to a rad retro thrill machine that's rooted in a rich, high-performance history, don't miss the chance to claim this exclusive 308 GTB!
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Exclusive black-on-black Ferrari 308 GTB that's logged only 27,380 miles * 2.9 liter Tipo F106 AB V8 * 5-speed manual transaxle / Limited-slip differential * Factory air conditioning * Rack-and-pinion steering * 4-wheel disc brakes * Black leather interior / Modern audio * Nero paint / Alloy wheels * Fully independent suspension * All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection * We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/3263/1978-ferrari-308-gtb
1978 Ferrari 308 GTB is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Charlotte by Donald Berard for $107900.
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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 308 GTB Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1978 Location : Charlotte
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About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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