Equipment
1991cc 170hp, four Webers, 5 speed, narrow Cromodora wheels, power windows, air conditioning, Blaupunkt Dusseldorf radio.
Condition
In the Cayman Motor Museum since the mid 1990s The 208 GT4 was a smaller displacement version of the identical 308 and was built specifically for the Italian market for tax reasons This one has fairly bad paint with orange peel, light scratches and a few dings on the engine cover Curb rash and dings on the wheels Slightly worn steering wheel but otherwise very good interior Light but visible collision repair on the bodywork behind the right rear wheel This car has novelty going for it as a fairly rare Italian market 208, but at the end of the day it has a less powerful engine and its condition leaves a lot to be desired
Market commentary
No automobile more clearly defines Ferraris evolution into a boutique manufacturer than the 208 GT. Its owners got the look and the sound of a Ferrari (well, at least a Dino) and escaped confiscatory Italian taxation during the first Oil Crisis. 170hp was brawling power for a 2 liter car in 1975, but was left breathless by a 308s 240hp. This ones bodywork has evidence of an eventful life and it brought a fullsome price based on the design, image and marvelous colors.