Euro 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Ferrari 308 GTB was unveiled to the world in October 1975 at the Paris Salon, succeeding the gorgeous Dino 246 GT and marking the first time a V8-powered model was badged entirely as a Ferrari from launch. To the delight of Ferraristi who remained unconvinced by the Bertone styling of the 308 GT4 2+2, the Pininfarina-styled 308 GTB shared more in common with its progenitor, the 246 GT, including its scalloped side intakes, twin circular rear lights, and concave rear window buttressed by sail panels. In September 1977 a Spider variant, the 308 GTS, was introduced with a removable vinyl-covered roof section which could be stored behind the seats when not in use. 1980 saw the first significant mechanical change to the 308 with the adoption of dry-sump lubrication in all markets (U.S.-market cars had wet sump lubrication at launch), and the introduction of fuel injection. Also gaining an “i” suffix in the model designation, the GTBi and GTSi models offer much smoother power delivery than their carbureted predecessors and provide an excellent entry point into Ferrari ownership today.

Highlights 

• Desirable Euro-market 308 GTSi equipped with U.S.-specification bumpers and side-marker lights

• Transverse, mid-mounted 2.9-liter “Tipo F105” V8 rated at 214 horsepower

• Five-speed manual transaxle 

• Finished in the quintessential Ferrari shade of Rosso Corsa 

• Nero leather-trimmed interior with contrasting Rosso piping and Nero carpets 

• Optional 16-inch five-spoke wheels mounted with Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires 

• Optional fog lights 

• Optional air conditioning

• Nero vinyl-covered removable roof panel 

• Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Subject of a major timing belt and ignition service which also included a compressor conversion, full fluids change, and new exhaust system at 79,688 miles in August 2023 

• Showing just under 80,000 miles at the time of listing 

Features 

• Adjustable seatbacks 

• Electric windows 

• Door pockets 

• Aftermarket Kenwood stereo and cassette player 

• Leather-wrapped three-spoke Nardi steering wheel 

• Dual sun visors 

• Passenger vanity mirror 

• Ashtray 

• Two-speed wipers 

• Clock 

• Matte black instrument panel 

• Carpeted luggage compartment 

• Antenna 

• Quad exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint bubbles on the lower passenger’s-side door 

• Minor rock chips on front bumper and chin spoiler 

• Headrest leather upholstery is dry and creased 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Tool roll 

• Tool bag (jack, warning triangle, spare belts) 

• Kenwood stereo instruction manual 

• Printed owner’s manual binder 

• Miscellaneous Ferrari 308 literature 

Ownership History

The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi shows registration history in Texas followed by long-term registration history in Massachusetts from 1988-2021.