This Ferrari 308 got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS is finished in Oro Chiaro Metallizzatto over a Testi Di Moro leather interior and is powered by a 2.9-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. The car was sold new from Modern Classic Motors in Reno, Nevada, and was purchased by the seller on BaT in August 2018. Service performed approximately 300 miles ago in 2017 by Fast Cars Ltd. of Redondo Beach, California, included rebuilding the carburetors, degreeing the camshafts, and replacing the timing belts. Equipment includes a black removable targa-style roof, power windows, air conditioning, and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes. This 308 GTS is now offered with partial service records, a vehicle production data sheet, a tool kit, an owner’s manual, and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

The body was refinished in the factory Oro Chiaro Metallizzatto (106-Y-137) during previous ownership, and according to the seller, metal repairs to correct corrosion included welding in new portions of the rocker panels and wheel wells prior to the repaint. Equipment includes a black removable targa roof, black front and rear impact bumpers, a driver’s side mirror, LED headlights, and black moldings.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Factory 14″ Cromodora wheels are wrapped in 205/70 Michelin Defender tires. Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes were standard equipment, and Koni coilovers were installed during previous ownership. Some suspension components have reportedly been powder-coated, and service performed during previous ownership is said to include a rebuilt brake master cylinder, a rebuilt brake booster, rebuilt calipers, and stainless brake hard lines.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

The interior is trimmed in Testa Di Moro leather with matching door panels, black carpets, black floor mats, and a black dash pad. Amenities include air conditioning, power windows, door-panel map pockets, and a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo that does not work. The seat upholstery and seat belts were reportedly replaced during previous ownership, and the air conditioning has been converted to R134a refrigerant.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Factory Veglia Borletti instrumentation consists of a 180-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, water temperature, and oil pressure. An analog clock and an oil temperature gauge are mounted to the left of the steering column, and the five-digit odometer shows 38k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the seller since August 2018.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

The transverse-mounted 2.9L Tipo F106AB V8 features four Weber twin-choke carburetors. Service performed in 2017 by Fast Cars Ltd. of Redondo Beach, California, included degreeing the camshafts, repairing the vacuum system, installing replacement spark plugs and new timing belts, as well as rebuilding the carburetors and smog equipment. Modifications include a PerTronix electronic ignition system, Scuderia Rampante coolant hoses, a high-torque starter, and an AP Racing clutch assembly. The seller states that the air filter was replaced and an oil and filter change was performed in July 2020. The air pump belt is missing, and a video of the engine idling can be viewed here.

1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle with a dog-leg shift pattern. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.

A start-up clip can be viewed above, and a driving video is presented below.

Filed under: 308

Auction Result

High Bid USD $46,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended September 29, 2020 at 11:17AM PT
Bids 25
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Koba
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 24265
  • 38k Miles Shown
  • 2.9-Liter V8
  • Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Oro Chiaro Metallizzatto Repaint
  • Testa Di Moro Leather Interior
  • Black Targa-Style Roof
  • Four Weber Twin-Choke Carburetors
  • PerTronix Electronic Ignition
  • Koni Shocks
  • Power Windows
  • Air Conditioning
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #37046