1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Few shapes define the second half of Pininfarina's golden era as completely as the Ferrari 308, and few examples wear it as honestly as this one. Finished in Giallo Fly over a tan leather interior, this 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS presents with an odometer showing just under 12,000 miles. The targa-topped GTS retains its carbureted, quad-cam 2.9-liter V8 in unrebuilt, numbers-consistent form, paired with the gated five-speed manual that remains one of the most tactile shift experiences Maranello ever built. The car is entirely unmodified from factory specification, with no history of accident damage, repaint, or bodywork per the seller, and its Veglia Borletti instrumentation and period Blaupunkt radio remain intact.

What sets this 308 apart is the depth of its documented care. Following an extended period in storage, the car was recommissioned by Integrity Motors of Temple, New Hampshire in 2014 with new timing belts, tensioner bearings, a full carburetor and ignition service, fresh tires, and a cooling-system refresh. Manfred's Automotive (F1 Imports & Exotics) of Naples, Florida performed a further water pump rebuild and timing belt service in 2018, along with a crankshaft seal renewal and an R134a air-conditioning conversion. Boston Sportscar Company of Weston, Massachusetts then carried out a comprehensive mechanical campaign in 2021 — a full timing belt and water pump service, complete carburetor rebuild, a four-corner brake overhaul with new calipers, lines, and pads, and steering rack attention — followed by a coolant system repair in 2022. Most recently, in mid-2026, marque specialist Scuderia 110 of Port Washington, New York performed yet another timing belt, water pump, and bearing service, meaning this 308 arrives with its major maintenance interval freshly and professionally addressed.

 

The result is a 308 GTS that has been maintained without compromise by a succession of respected Ferrari specialists rather than simply preserved in static storage — a distinction that matters enormously with a carbureted, belt-driven V8 of this vintage. Sold with its owner's manual, tool kit, and the complete file of invoices detailing over a decade of specialist care, this GTS presents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mile, mechanically sorted example of Ferrari's charismatic Pininfarina-styled V8 — one ready to be driven and enjoyed exactly as its maker intended.

 

Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the seller. This 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS shows wear consistent with its age and mileage according to a seller’s disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above. Please click the “Contact Seller” button to reach out with any condition-specific questions. This vehicle is sold where-is, as-is, and bidder is responsible for all due diligence regarding vehicle condition.