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First registered September 1976 (R Reg) this 308 GTB Vetroresina is chassis number 19627 and build number 046. And its very special indeed, with only 36,600 miles recorded, which can be verified by the cars MoT History back to 1979 when the odometer read 16,626 miles. The previous owner has kept the car for 24 years and has used it regularly but very sparingly. Finished in traditional Rosso Corsa with Tan Interior the paint work is excellent and it still sits on its period correct recently refurbished and re-shod Cromodora Magnesium wheels with the correct Michelin XVS Tyres. Introduced in 1975, the 308 GTB was Ferrari's second V8-engined road car and marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling following the Bertone-designed Dino 308 GT4. The 308 changed little mechanically from its predecessor, retaining the Dinos underpinnings and transversely mounted quad-cam 3.0-litre V8 engine that now featured dry-sump lubrication. In road tune the wonderfully engineered Ferrari unit produced 255 bhp; an output good enough to propel the aerodynamically efficient 308 to a top speed of 150 mph. Save the aluminium bonnet, the entirety of the body is fiberglass being manufactured by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, one of Ferraris subsidiaries; this marked the first time a composite body was sold on a production Ferrari enabling the 308 to weigh only 1,100 kg dry. A very comprehensive maintenance file is present, showing no expense spared whatsoever in this cars upkeep. Although we did manage a wry smile noting a timing belt change in 1996 cost just over £180, (the parts being £13.50). The engine was given a full top-end rebuild in 2000, at which time it also had Nimonic valves fitted, (regarded as an important upgrade). A new alloy header tank and water pump were fitted in 2010, and the car had a cambelt service and full shock absorber refurbishment in 2014 at a cost of over £8K. We note that there was a colour change from Rosso Rubino to the current more widely seen Rosso Corsa that took place in the 1980s and in 2014 this paint was subsequently given a refresh at a cost of over £9,000 and at the same time all the panel gaps were checked and perfected. The body shops craftsmanship has stood the test of time and today the car remains in lovely condition with the absence of stone chips and blemishes being much more apparent to the eye than their presence. We are of the opinion that if returned to the original Rosso Rubino colour scheme the car would be exponentially more valuable and as such, we have obtained a quotation for this work amounting to £12,000 plus VAT. In the most recent keepers hands all work was carried out by Shiltech, and the vendor tells us that the firms founder, Geoff Shilton, can vouch for the condition and quality of this car if needed. In June 2024, we commissioned SMDG (Ferrari and Maserati Specialists) to carry out a full re-commissioning of the car, this included a fluids service and belts change, costing £4,200 the bill for these works has been added to the Ferraris records. A fresh Advisory free MoT is in place expiring April 2025. We believe that this is probably one of the best Right-Hand Drive Vetroresina 308s that remain of the 154 left the factory. It is the model that the 308 aficionados rightly covet, and we doubt you will find a better one. Viewing by appointment please. We are the largest Independent Jaguar, Aston Martin, Landrover and Classic Car Specialist in the country with far too many cars to list on this site (over 100!) Please go to our website www.arunltd.com for a full list of current stock. Upon purchase, all cars are fully prepared and go through a 120 point Pre-Delivery Inspection, if they require a service or an MOT that is due within six months from purchase, this is included within the price. Legal Disclaimer: Arun Prestige Ltd make every effort to ensure that information contained in their adverts is accurate and complete, however, errors and omissions may occur from time to time and we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of said information, and therefore cannot be held liable for any reliance which you may place upon it.

The Ferrari 308 is a classic example of Italian sports car design, featuring a mid-engine V8 layout and elegant body styling. Produced from 1973 to 1980, it includes variations such as the 308 GTB, 308 GTS, and 308 GTSi, making it an iconic model of its era.