This 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS is chassis number 29433. Always stored indoors. This 308 GTS is located in Arlington, VA. It is Classic Rosso Corsa Red with tan interior. It has 43,000 miles on it (subject to increase slightly as it is driven). I have owned the car for 3 years and have always taken great care of it and it has never been driven hard in my ownership. The previous owner had it for 10+ years, and provided me with details regarding his extensive maintenance regime. (Those documents will be provided with the car upon sale.) He was an older gentleman in his late 60s who could no longer bend down to enter/exit the car and so decided to sell it. He had recently done the following: 1) oil changes, of course 2) He added iridium plugs 3) He rebuilt the carbs 4) He maintained the Marelli ignition! 5) He added a Birdman Fuse Box 6) He resurfaced the flywheel and redid the clutch. (No issues with 2nd gear, etc.) 7) He disconnected the A/C -- the parts are included with the sale. 8) He changed the timing belts I have dates and records for these extensive repairs as well. Condition of the interior: The interior is in good condition for a vehicle of this age. The driver's seat has some bolster wear, and a 2" tear on the seat. The passenger's seat is in excellent overall condition. The carpets are in OK condition -- and are original. The dash is free of any cracks. The steering wheel is free from cracks and the leather is still in nice shape. The removable targa top headliner is in good condition and is the original leather material. All gauge crystals are nice and the center console is in good condition. Glass is all in good condition and free of cracks. The map pocket on the driver's side door is torn on the bottom and currently not usable -- the map pocket on the passenger side door is fine. Condition of the exterior: The paint has great shine and is in good condition. I was told by the previous owner that this was a recent re-spray of the original color. There are a few bubbles in the quarter panels where minor rust has arrived. The tires are in good condition. The wheels are original and in good condition - 14" Cromodoras. Mechanics of the car: The turn signals, parking lights and door locks work properly. Both headlamps go up and down. The low beams and brights work. The windows are slow but move fine - which is typical of a Ferrari of this vintage. There is a Birdman fuse box in place already. The aftermarket stereo sports a single CD player and is functional. It always starts right up and drives great. Transmission shifts perfectly through all of the gears. Engine runs very smoothly and has plenty of power. It drives straight going down the road. It doesn't pull to either side and brakes smoothly without pulling. The engine makes a beautiful sound. It revs freely and the steering is tight and true. Thanks, G. Davis My direct email: [email protected] Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Okay, I'll reply. Interior in good condition (carpets okay, tear in leather seat) Paint in good condition (I was told a recent re spray and rust bubbles) Asking price $65K. That's why. Joe
Regarding my asking price: not trying to scare anybody off! I just picked the mid-range value from Hagerty & NADA price lists. Prices are so "all over the place" with these carb'ed 308s the last year it's hard to know what to ask -- and EBAY sure doesn't help either. Let's call it a place to start the conversation.
It all depends on miles & condition.. As many have said, mileage on these old Ferraris you can take with a grain of salt. Condition, well that's another story. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Here's a more detailed service history for the car: May 2009: Clutch and pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, clutch cable replaced, and flywheel resurfaced. mileage: 40,541 January 2012: Valve clearances checked, compression checked, cam cover gaskets replaced mileage: 41,838 April 2012: Timing belts replaced, water pump replaced, hill engineering bearings used mileage: 41,953 August 2012: NGK Iridium plugs installed mileage: 42, 379 March 2013: Carbs rejetted and balanced That's the major stuff - it got oil changes annually too of course.... Current mileage is 43,900
I am not dialed into this market. But I will say, your add details the car well, and I appreciate that you listed a price as a starting point. so many adds here skip a lot of details, don't post a price and then don't get a lot of play. GLWS, I hope your car finds a new owner here. If not, might consider popping it on Bring a Trailer, they seem to be having some luck with this era Ferrari these days. D
Gentle Bump! Ready to entertain offers north of $55,000. Why you ask? Well, we just welcomed a baby boy into the family.... With five cars, just guess which one doesn't care for a car seat? Thanks, G. Davis 202/841-5621
carb 79 for $55 or best...sign of the times.. Looks like a good driver GLWS. If it was a GTB I would be all over this.
He posted his phone number and direct Email above. Did you try those? Many don't check PMs very often.
last visit here was his last, "gentle bump" I'd call if interested. D Image Unavailable, Please Login
