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Sold 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS

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  1. rkljr

    rkljr Formula Junior

    May 16, 2011
    723
    South of Boston, MA
    Full Name:
    Richard
    1979 Ferrari 308 GTS
    - Serial Number: 30585
    - Manufactured in December of 1979 (last year of the carburated 308s)
    - Original Nero paint (paint is crazing which is a known factory defect), there are also a few small chips
    - Original Red leather interior (one minor tear in drivers seat, wear in drivers seat)
    - Original owners manual and manual pouch
    - Original tool kit including light
    - Original 14" wheels with Yokohama tires included (205 front and rear)
    - Spare tire on original 14" wheel
    - 16" BBS RS1s modular wheels (period correct) with Dunlop Direzza Sport ZII Star tires (225 rear, 205 front)
    - Complete engine rebuild at 28,xxx miles
    - includes strait boring of cams and crank
    - all new bearings
    - all new alloy valves
    - new clutch
    - carburators rebuilt and re-jetted
    - All hoses replaced (coolant, fuel, etc)
    - $50,000+ in total
    - see paper documentation for additional details
    - Electromotive XDi electronic direct fire ignition (original distributors are included)
    - Tubi exhaust (original exhaust is included)
    - Alpine speakers
    - JVC DIN size stereo (original Blaupunkt cassette included)
    - New trunk cover (have original with broken zipper)
    - Custom aluminum rear valance to replace the "diaper"
    - All shock absorbers rebuilt in 2013 and 2014
    - Steering rack rebuilt in 2014 using bronze olite bushing
    - Hill Engineering clutch brake, and accelerator pedals
    - Front bumper pushed in to improve appearance (original bumper struts are included)
    - Recent (May 2019) Major Service including belts and bearings
    - All original parts are included
    - Distributors, air pump, exhaust, diaper, front bumper struts
    - All maintenance records since 2011 and the complete engine rebuild
    - I am selling as I will be living and cruising on a boat for the foreseeable future, alas not a big enough boat to keep the Ferrari on. Sad to part with this car.
    - Summary: This 308 is a very reliable well running car that only requires routine mechanical maintenance for years to come. It is about as mechanically perfect as you will find. It has a wonderful sound and is fun to drive.

    Price: $55,000 or best offer

    Additional photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UneVUmy56o6cb40nLrf-POzwS04LaYte?usp=sharing
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  2. 308GTS2B

    308GTS2B Rookie

    Aug 13, 2019
    45
    OC, CA
    Full Name:
    Allen Safari
    I’m interested in your 328.
    Is it still available?
     
  3. Chris Des Marais

    Mar 6, 2019
    7
    Orlando
    Full Name:
    Chris Des Marais
    Has your car sold? Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 850-445-5117 Sincerely, Chris Des Marais ( P.S. if it is still available is it in Massachusetts?)
     
  4. rkljr

    rkljr Formula Junior

    May 16, 2011
    723
    South of Boston, MA
    Full Name:
    Richard
    The price has been reduced to $45,000.
     
  5. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man
    Silver Subscribed

    Dec 28, 2003
    37,450
    PNW
    Full Name:
    John
    Seems to be a well maintained car and then some. At that price it won't hang around long.
     
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  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 6, 2002
    79,218
    Houston, Texas
    Full Name:
    Bubba
    This is a 1979 carbed North American car.
     
  7. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 6, 2002
    79,218
    Houston, Texas
    Full Name:
    Bubba
    Very nice example, most upgrades are for known weaknesses in Ferrari OEM systems..

    GLWS! And enjoy your new lifestyle!!!!
    I have an ad posted for an entire collection of vintage offshore fishing gear, take some along!
     
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  8. wkagan

    wkagan Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 23, 2004
    87
    SF, CA and SLC, UT
    Full Name:
    Walt
    PM sent.
     
  9. FerrariCognoscenti

    FerrariCognoscenti Formula 3

    Jan 19, 2021
    2,429
    East Coast
    I’ll take it for your asking price. PM sent with my contact information.


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  10. rkljr

    rkljr Formula Junior

    May 16, 2011
    723
    South of Boston, MA
    Full Name:
    Richard
  11. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jan 11, 2001
    25,145
    30°30'40" N 97°35'41" W (Texas)
    Full Name:
    Steve Magnusson
    42,048 miles showing on odometer (just adding for reference since your photos will eventually go away).
     
  12. rkljr

    rkljr Formula Junior

    May 16, 2011
    723
    South of Boston, MA
    Full Name:
    Richard
    42,276 on the odometer as of today (7-Oct-2021)
     

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