Description
The Ferrari 308 is a mid-engined V8, two-seater sportscar manufactured by the Italian company from 1975 until 1985, replacing the Dino 246. The 308’s body was designed by Pininfarina, who had been responsible for some of Ferrari’s most celebrated designs to date.
In 1977, the targa-topped 308 GTS was released, with the Quattrovalvole variants being introduced in 1982. Visually it was very similar to the standard 308 GTB, apart from the black removable glass-fibre roof panel, and the black hinged louvre panels over the rear quarter windows. The chassis was also reinforced in key places to compensate for the lack of rigidity without a roof. The 308 GTS was made famous by the iconic television series Magnum P.I. in which the series’ lead, Thomas Magnum, drove the car around Oahu for eight seasons while on his investigations, from 1980 to 1988. The pleasure of open top driving has a very special place in the heart of many Ferrari fans.
