Bidding will advance immediately to $. This 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 is finished in black over beige leather and powered by a carbureted 3.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. There are not many ‘forgotten Ferraris’ – models that lag a little behind the rest in their appreciation in value – and the 308GT4 certainly doesn’t deserve to be among them. This has caused major confusion over the years by owners, enthusiasts and judges. If not, budget to get it into good order. The car spent time in New York and Hawaii before being acquired by the current owner in Arizona in 2015 and later relocated to California. The rear brakes were serviced in 2018. Offered By: Gallery Aaldering Advertiser since 2015. Pininfarina was upset by the decision to give cross-town rival Bertone the design, considering all they had done for Ferrari. Some made all the revisions while some just made a few. The boot is a useful size and, with its longer wheelbase, the GT4 handles and rides better than the two-seater 308s. There were two series of GT4; the earlier cars featured a twin distributor engine and foglamps mounted in the front valance. Your real-time updates could not be connected. Sales resistance in the US led Ferrari to abandon Dino as a separate marque, and to authorise the replacement of the Dino badges with the prancing horse. Attempting to connect. [6], "Celebrity Drive: Original Batman Adam West talks about rolling in the Batmobile and his 'junior Bentley, "Adam Carolla is ready to bring his own brand of dry wit and unfiltered thoughts to NBC's "Top Gear, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ferrari_GT4&oldid=983375603, Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 October 2020, at 22:01. [4], Power output is 170 PS (125 kW) at 7700 rpm for a top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h). Dino w… This 1979 Ferrari 308 GT4 is finished in black over beige leather and powered by a carbureted 3.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. For a time, it was the only Ferrari homologated for sale in the US. A wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel with a prancing horse horn button sits ahead of factory Veglia instrumentation that includes an 80-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. Lamborghini, Maserati and Porsche all had compact 2+2s with engines of 2.5-3 litres – so it was clearly time that Ferrari stepped into the same market and the GT4’s sales figures confirm that it was a wise move. The cars were sold with Dino badging (continuing the Dino brand to differentiate non-V12 Ferrari) until May 1976, when they received Ferrari badging. The fuel filter was replaced in February 2020, and additional maintenance since 1988 is outlined over 70 pages of service records viewable below. | This leaves many 1975 GT4's with a variety of modifications which are hard to document as "correct" to aficionados who may not understand the complicated series of events surrounding this model year. Announcement: Carfax reports now complimentary with your 1981 and later listings! Performance was significantly affected by the need to meet emissions legislation in different markets and some Federal versions – which also had to bear ugly 5mph impact bumpers – put out 50bhp less. The boot is a useful size and, with its longer wheelbase, the GT4 handles and rides better than the two-seater 308s. We have all the drawings for every component. Sold 1973-’79 • No. The 3.0 L (2926.90 cc) V8 was mounted transversally integrally joined with the 5-speed transaxle gearbox. Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. The 308 GT4 finally gained the "Prancing Horse" badge in May 1976, which replaced the Dino badges on the hood, wheels, rear panel and the steering wheel. The fastest non-turbo 911 of its day outsold Ferrari and Lambo together, due to durability and targa option. Features include 14″ wheels, a gated shifter, air conditioning, and a Pioneer stereo. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. I’ve always liked the shape, it was affordable and I can get the seat further back than in a GTB. The GT4 was superseded by Pininfarina’s Mondial, which was roomier in the back but was heavier and slower. The Dino 308 GT4 was introduced in 1973 and supplemented by the 208 GT4 in 1975. The Dino 308 GT4 was introduced in 1973 and supplemented by the 208 GT4 in 1975. Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1975, the 208 GT4 was a low-displacement version of the V8 produced for the Italian market, where cars with engines larger than two litres were subjected to more than double VAT (38%). Later cars had a single distributor engine, with foglamps mounted behind the front grille. Niki Lauda helped set up the chassis.[3]. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. The styling featured angular lines entirely different from its curvaceous 2-seater brother, the Dino 246, and was controversial at the time. Terms of Use. Add to Favorites More. Fans on front radiator (£1194 exch) are troublesome; this car has 13in Kenlowes with direct supply via relay. The 14″ five-spoke wheels wear Ferrari center caps and feature black-finished recessed areas. The induction system used four Weber 40 DCNF carburetors. The Dino 308 GT4 was introduced at the Paris Motor Showin November 1973. The Dino 308 GT4 and 208 GT4 (later Ferrari 308 GT4 and 208 GT4) were mid-engined V8 2+2 cars built by Ferrari. Trim could be full leather, hide and cloth, or vinyl and cloth. I’ll never sell it: I’ve taken it on track, and we had a great trip to Angoulême.”. Period tests cited sudden breakaway on the limit in the wet, but it was a very high limit. The crankcase is divided into two parts, one side being the sump for the engine, the other housing the gearbox and limited-slip diff. Rot can be horrendous, so check carefully for filler and poor repairs, and expect a fat file of recent bills showing the care a Ferrari deserves. The engine had an aluminium alloy block and heads, 16-valves and dual overhead camshafts driven by toothed belts; it produced 255 hp (190 kW) in the European version and 240 hp (179 kW) in the American. 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS Offered is a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS in rare black exterior and black matching interior. Find your next car in our classifieds – the classic of your dreams could be just a click away... 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Is there such a thing as a cheap Ferrari? Dampers seize up on little-used cars. 6. A client having a car restored by Ferrari Classiche can request items to be remanufactured if not available as new old stock.”. The Dino 308 GT4 and 208 GT4 (later Ferrari 308 GT4 and 208 GT4) were mid-engined V8 2+2 cars built by Ferrari. Despite it being a 2+2, the GT4 weighs just 60kg more than the GTB – so it’s almost as quick and most people agree that it’s more satisfying to drive. Check dates on tyres. [5], The 208 GTB replaced the 208 GT4 in 1980, after only 840 cars had been built. Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. After 20 years of exclusive collaboration with Pininfarina, Ferrari unveiled the Dino 308 GT4, a V8-engined model designed by Bertone. The 308 GT4 finally gained the "Prancing Horse" badge in May 1976, which replaced the Dino badges on the hood, wheels, rear panel and the steering wheel. Congratulations! The GT4 was the only 2+2 Ferrari ever raced with factory support. A detailed and complete service history is highly desirable, as is getting the motor checked by a reputable specialist. Oil seals between the two go hard with age and start to leak, allowing engine oil to fill up the gearbox. It took until 1976 before it acquired the prancing... More. Some of the revisions included adding Prancing Horse badges, repainting in the Boxer two-tone scheme (lower half painted matte black), air conditioning fixes, etc. Some of these revisions were implemented piecemeal by dealers. Features include 14″ wheels, a gated shifter, air conditioning, and a Pioneer stereo. When I told my wife that I wanted to buy this car, she said, ‘I can’t believe you’ve waited for so long!’ It was built in October 1978 but first registered in the UK in August ’79. The engine is remarkably flexible given its high power output. Are you sure you want to proceed? 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS Offered is a 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS in rare black exterior and black matching interior. Bertone styling, mid-mounted V8, 2+2 – the Urraco was definitely in Ferrari’s sights with the GT4. In fact, it was the only Ferrari styled by Marcello Gandini at Bertone – designer of the Miura, Espada and Countach. Inquire. The five-digit odometer shows 54k miles, approximately 10k of which have been added by the current owner over the past five years. Electronic ignition packs fitted from July 1978 cured plug-fouling issues that cars were prone to in traffic; retro-fitting electronic ignition is perfectly feasible. If youre looking for a 308, this is the one. As a spokesman for Ferrari pointed out, though: “Classiche can remake any part for any car that Ferrari has ever produced. This 308 GT4 is now offered on consignment by the selling dealer in California with service records beginning in 1988 and a clean Arizona title. From the cockpit the driver sees only the road. Gearchange can be notchy when cold, but shouldn’t be obstructive. | It fitted 205/70VR14 Michelin XWX The cabin is trimmed in beige leather over black carpeting. The carbureted 3.0-liter V8 is mounted transversely and was rated at 240 horsepower, which is delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. [3], The chassis was a tubular spaceframe based on the Dino 246, but was stretched for a 2,550.20 mm (100.4 in)[2] wheelbase to make room for the second row of seats. In an effort to improve sales until the 1976 official re-badging, Ferrari sent out factory update #265/1 on July 1, 1975 with technical and cosmetic revisions in many areas. The GT4 was a groundbreaking model for Ferrari in several ways: it was the first production Ferrari to feature the mid-engined V8 layout that would become the bulk of the company's business in the succeeding decades, and was the first production Ferrari with Bertone (rather than Pininfarina) designed bodywork. Fourth-gear synchro is usually first to fail. Additional photos of the underside are also provided in the gallery, and a start-up video is available below. Interest Based Ads Checking for missed updates…, All contents © 2020 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, BaT Auction Success Story: Restoring a Citroen SM in 3 (or more) Acts -- Act II.
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