1978 Ferrari 308 Gtb Beautiful Car With Known Provenance on 2040-cars
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V 8 DOHC
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ferrari
Model: 308
Trim: 308 GTB
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 50,944
Sub Model: coupe
Exterior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
I have owned and loved this 308 for almost 20 years . I named her "Starlet" because she looks perfect but if you look really close you can see she has a couple of flaws.
Exterior
- Sparkling , mostly original Ferrari red paint. Like many early Ferraris the paint shows some crazing but there is no damage and no rust.
- The tan leather seats are soft and supple. Over the years I have cleaned, treated and rubbed them with proper materials and dyes to keep them just right with a little patina. No tears in the leather.
- The carpets, headliner,door panels and dash are original and in excellent condition.
- 15 years ago I had the wheels professionally refinished and they are in excellent condition. Tires are 9/32 tread and the spare has never been on the ground.
- All gauges including the clock work as designed.
- Power windows and antenna work properly.
- All lights work to factory standards and pop up headlamps pop up!
- Original radio and speakers sound great. (Motor makes better music, especially the sound of the Weber carbs "on song!"
- Engine runs smoothly-starts right up with 2 pumps of the gas pedal.
- Gearbox shifts properly, strong synchros
- Clutch engages properly with no chatter or slip
- New Koni shocks (front) at 46,107 miles
- Major service (45 K) at 48,067 miles
- Fluids are fresh after her winter slumber
- A/C operates but is cool, not cold.
- Books, tools, tool bag, keys-they are all there.
- Original owners manual properly filled out by selling Ferrari dealer.
- Custom fitted car cover included.
Flaws:
- As I mentioned, the paint has some crazing. It has not changed in all the years I have owned the car and since it looks so beautiful I have never had the desire to change the paint that Enzo put on in 1978.
- Zipper in rear cargo area is broken.
- The outer window seals on doors are frayed but they seal fine.
The 308 is a great entry level exotic . It is very easy to work on and plenty of parts available from quality sources. The key is to find a 308 that has led a "good life". This car was sold new by a good friend, John Weinberger, who owns Continental Motors in Chicago. The ownership trail is complete and the car has had loving care from day one. All the little things-the books, the keys, the unmolested interior-even the original chalk marks on the underside of the front lid and the engine cover show evidence of ownership pride.
I am selling my Starlet to "invest" in vintage racing. I have had almost 20 years to enjoy her and I hope she goes to a good home. I have tried to describe the car to the best of my ability. It is for sale in several areas and I reserve the right to end the auction early. Contact me if you have questions or would like to inspect the car.- 319-631-3829.
The winning bidder will submit a $500 non refundable partial payment via Paypal. Payment in full by wire or certified check is due within 7 days of the close of the auction.
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