The
true successor to the gorgeous Dino 246 was the Ferrari 308 GTB which was
unveiled at the Paris Show in 1975. Ferrari returned to Pininfarina for the 308
GTB's styling, and this two-seat, mid-engine coupe sat on a chassis with a
wheelbase that was eight inches shorter than the GT4 upon which it was based.
Production
started with the GTB Berlinetta in 1976, with the 308 GTS Targa variant being
introduced in 1977. The first 712 308s Ferrari built wore fiberglass bodies
before the company switched to steel. In all, just over 12,000 - 308s were
produced from 1976 to 1985.
These
308s had a 3-liter, V-8 powered 1980s icons represent an excellent way to enter
into Ferrari ownership due to their relative affordability and ease of
ownership, and can be divided into three different series. The 308 was
carbureted from 1976 to 1979, with 1976 and 1977 models being especially
desirable due to their more aggressive cams and lack of emissions equipment.
The 308 GTBi and GTSi variants from 1980 to 1982 saw Bosch fuel injection
replace the previous generations' Weber carburetors, and finally in 1983 the
308 GTB and 308 GTS Quattrovalvole (QV) introduced four-valve heads.
The
early carbureted cars 1976 to 1979 and the later QV cars are strongest in the
market place with the 1980 to 1982 GTBi and GTSi two-valve, fuel-injected cars
commanding less due to their lower performance. Some of the 1980 models were
also plagued by an oil consumption issue following the switch from carburetion
to fuel injection.
This
is a beautiful original, matching number 308 GTB. The original owner was Don
Vesco the ex-world land speed record holder. The current owner purchased this
308 - 10 years ago from a wealthy Midwest collector who spent a fortune with
the local Ferrari dealer - Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio on a complete
restoration. The exterior color is Verde Pino Mettalizzato with a full Tan leather
interior. Complete with books, tools, records, literature and receipts. The
1977 308 was an early model with a wet sump and carburetors. This is the very
best of the early 308s and is very desirable. Excellent condition and is very
reliable. Only 6,000 have been driven since the full restoration. Beautiful condition!
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About
European Collectibles
Welcome to European Collectibles. We have the largest classic car showroom in Orange County. We are located in the city of Costa Mesa, California, 35 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport.
Since 1989, we have been selling imports world wide from Southern California. We try to maintain an up to date listing of all our cars. Our inventory reflects some of the finest imported sports cars in the world. Every car listed on Ebay is physically in our possession.
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Shipping
We arrange shipping to any destination worldwide. Fully enclosed or
open transportation to the East Coast is easily arranged, average cost
of $850.00
to $1,500.00.
For our international customers, in most circumstances, cars are packed
into containers and secured in wooden frames to minimize the possibility
of damage. The cost of shipping an average sized car to Antwerp, Felixstowe
or Bremen, for instance, is US$1,395.00. This price includes
all costs from our showroom to the port of Antwerp, Felixstowe or Bremen.
The typical journey time from Los Angeles to most European destinations is five weeks, including time for packing, loading and unloading.
Terms
Of Sale
This vehicle is offered with a right to a personal inspection
by any bidder or agent of any bidder. The Vehicle is being Sold
by a Licensed State of California Dealer (European Collectibles,
Inc. call us at 949-650-4718 to arrange an appointment), all California
DMV laws apply. Any California buyer must pay local CA sales tax
and licensing fees. All other will do so in their home state. The
vehicle is available for inspection prior to bidding. If you are
the high bidder and unable to inspect said vehicle before auction
close, you or an agent will have (3) days to inspect said vehicle.
I encourage a physical inspection strongly to avoid any misunderstandings
or representations. Buyer has had the opportunity to view and inspect
the vehicle and ask any and all questions. Buyer will pay for any
and all transportation costs. We will assist you in arranging for
transportation, but you will be responsible for contact and payment
directly with shipper. Prices will vary so check around if this
is an issue. Shipping can take 7 to 14 + days due to scheduling.
All sales are final. Buyer is purchasing this vehicle AS IS, WHERE
IS with no warranties implied or expressed.
If you don't wish to know who won the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona, you should avert your eyes right now. We'll even give you a double-space to skedaddle... For those of you still with us, the first race in the United SportsCar Championship (USCC) is done, but the discussions about it certainly won't end for a while. Daytona Prototypes claimed the first four overall places, the top spot taken by the No. 5 Action Express Coyote-Chevrolet Corvette DP driven by Joao Barbosa, Christian Fittipaldi, Sebastien Bourdain and Burt Friselle. The 16th and final caution of the race bunched the field up for an eight-minute sprint to the flag, so the first place getter finished just 1.4 seconds ahead of the No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Dallara-Chevrolet Corvette DP driven by Max Angelelli. Third place went to Brian Friselle in the No. 9 Action Express Chevrolet Corvette DP, 20 seconds down. Chevrolet power hasn't taken the overall win since 2003, eleven years later it scores a one-two-three-four. The No. 6 Muscle Milk/Pickett Racing ORECA-Nissan 03 scored fifth place, the top LMP2 finisher. The Prototype Challenge class win went to the No. 54 CORE Autosport team of Colin Braun, Jon Bennett, Mark Wilkins and James Gue.
We're used to seeing fancy cars gifted to or bought by certain international police forces today, but the story of this 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE goes well beyond a gift. Because Rome's anti-organized-crime unit, Squadra Mobile, was doing a terrific job in the early '60s, the Italian president asked what they wanted as a token of appreciation. The answer, meant as a joke, was "A Ferrari." The president, in all seriousness, got them two. One was almost immediately destroyed during testing, the other remains in the care of Alberto Capelli today, whose father began attending military and government auctions just after World War II. Petrolicious visited Capelli to hear the 51-year-old tale of the most precious cop car you're going to see for a while, and it involves outlaws, a French gangster in a Citroën, a policeman who was offered a spot on the Ferrari factory team by Enzo himself, and more. It's a fantastic yarn, and you can watch the whole story below.
There have been plenty of movie stars who've been into cars, but few genuine aficionados like Steve McQueen. The legendary King of Cool was known for driving his green Mustang and Porsche prototypes on the big screen, but in his private life, he loved his Ferrari. There was, of course, his iconic 250 GT Lusso, but back in 1967, the actor and sometimes racer also bought a rare 275 NART Spyder. Sadly, that car was totaled a mere two days after he took possession, and there were no replacements available. So he bought this hardtop 275 GTB/4 instead. Ferrari's Classiche department recently restored the car to pristine condition and RM Auctions sold it for over $10 million, but there's more to its story than its celebrity provenance and high hammer price. Listen to the guys who worked on it for McQueen tell the car's story in this latest video from the Aficionauto.