1978' Ferrari 308

MAKE: Ferrari
MODEL: Dino 308 GT4
COLOUR: Verde Pinot
YEAR: 1978
MILEAGE: 87, 500
PRICE: £74, 995. 00 - ONO
FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
DESCRIPTION:
That’s not a real Dino!!! Hmmmm, it can’t be, it has 4 seats. Sure? have you ever driven one? Probably not…
…Yes, yes, it is a real Dino and as we all know Enzo REALLY loved his son; thus, he wouldn’t have a car named after him if it really wasn’t special to pilot. These are a relatively unknown beauty. In a stark comparison with some of the later 80’s 2 plus 2 offerings, where the fire and brimstone of the 60’s and 70’s Ferrari iconic and hedonistic prancing horse driving experience was watered down to suit a family, this is a real drivers machine first and foremost, it just so happens to have two further seats behind you.
The clack of the gated manual, pressing the clutch down takes some beef, she makes you work for it, but getting those rev matches and turning the car in, it will dance on all 4 corners unlike the later heavier cars with more electronics. This is raw. Only made better by the full tubular, stainless steel exhaust system.
You’ll probably note from the fist glance that the colour isn’t only striking but that it’s different, in fact, it is so different that only two were ever made in this colour. The only question I ask is why? It is so much better than Resale red isn’t it!!!
It drives and looks this good thanks to a recent full restoration whilst in the tenure of Ferrari royalty – Foskers, having had a full respray, engine rebuild, gearbox and differential rebuild, so it really is going to be the best 308 GT4 you’re going to find, it is probably the rarest too!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:
Having had a full documented body off restoration, it presents very well indeed, barring a couple of small marks from the mileage it has covered since (some 4, 000 or so). Everything works just as it should, it feels tight and smooth, the engine is super responsive and nothing gets in between you and the car.
The car has had a full machine polish, ceramic coating and the all-important belt service, including oil, plugs and a full check over in prep for its new owner. I've also personally wiped the chassis down, as it is still so fresh from its restoration, it is as clean as the car is on top, a true delight and we'd welcome you to see underneath the car too!
If you’re after a car to use, not afraid of the mileage, but that presents like a car that has sat for years inactive (but would drive like a dog) and is as rare as any Ferrari, with the added practicality of four seats, this could well be the one for you. It’s visceral, emotional and above all, it truly is special, why not check out Car & Classics Instagram video of the car: - details above to put you in the driver's seat...
Upon arrival at HPC Classics, we gave the car a full once over, with the engine showing us just how healthy it is, producing 165 – 175psi across all 8 cylinders, along with a bonkers 120psi oil pressure on start up and 80psi at idle. You’d be hard pushed to find a sweeter power unit, mated to the rebuilt dogleg five, it really is a joy! The engine was dyno'd at 223. 5 bhp shortly after it was put back in the car, showing just how healthy it is.
This car is quite frankly the best thing I've ever had the joy of driving, the chassis balance is otherworldy and it rewards you so much for each and every input made tenfold. I utterly love it and I'm adamant you will too. Having been given a glowing review from highly renown Ferrari specialist Ian Barkaway when he drove it, you can rest assured that you're getting what you pay for.
UYR 5S comes complete with its original tool roll, jack kit and an enormous history file documenting its life. They really don’t get much better and even if they do, I’ll wager it isn’t in Verde Pino!
TOTAL NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OWNERS:  10
TRANSMISSION: 5 speed gated manual
Engine: 2. 9 L Dino V8
Power: 227 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 203 lb/ ft @ 4600 rpm
0-60 mph: 6. 6 seconds
Top Speed: 147 mph
PRICE: £74, 995. 00 – ONO
TOTAL NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OWNERS: 10
TRANSMISSION: 5 speed gated manual
Engine: 2. 9 L Dino V8
Power: 227 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque: 203 lb/ ft @ 4600 rpm
0-60 mph: 6. 6 seconds
Top Speed: 147 mph
PRICE: £74, 995. 00 – ONO