1982 Ferrari 308 GTS

Description

The Ferrari 308 GTS is more than just a TV star. It represents an exotic with dramatic lines that gave Ferrari an instantly recognized symbol of its ability to put a driver's car on the road like no one else ever could. And while most vintage Ferraris will cost you in the millions, this babied and recently serviced prancing horse is available for a much more obtainable price.

Ferraris come in many colors, but it's hard to refuse it in the original Rosso Fuoco. The Pininfarina design instantly gets your heart racing and your blood pumping, so a passionate red just seems right. Remember, Magnum P.I. didn't make this car a legend; it was the other way around. The shape recalled some of the great classic Ferraris like the Daytona, but this was a much bolder design that could only be handcrafted by artists. After all, the iconic wedge nose flows immediately into rounded sides, and these two contrasting ideas merge in the rear. The only way can truly appreciate all of this is on a car like this that has been cared for correctly so the panels have the tight fit and the paint seamlessly flows over the artwork.

Inside, the gorgeous tan leather interior is exactly what you'd expect from your Ferrari. Deeply sculpted bucket seats, the iconic chrome gated shifter that clangs through the gears like a bolt-action rifle, and that purring V8 just behind your shoulder blades – it's an experience everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. The execution on this interior is top notch thanks to new leather on the seats and an overall feeling of quality that lets you know this one was not left outside with its targa roof off. The leather-wrapped steering wheel connects you to the road in a way that you probably haven't experienced before, and you'll never get tired of watching the traditional black and white gauges do their dance as the engine sings its song. The premium features are truly reflective of this Ferrari's era, which include power windows, power locks, power steering, cruise control, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The air conditioning has been converted to R-134a to provide the most modern cooling so you can take the top off even on a summer day.

Ferrari's lovely 3.0-liter V8 is in the company's fine tradition of providing low displacement per cylinder. It helps give these cars their power advantage on the track and the distinctive exhaust note that makes us come back for more. 1982 is a pivotal year because fuel injection was added to the motor. And while you're thinking of the V8, know that this one comes with its numbers-matching powerplant and recent maintenance history, which as you already know, means EVERYTHING to a Ferrari. The documents will show expert care and even a recent replacement of the timing belt. So now you know there is noting keeping you from the open road, and that's exactly where this car is meant to be. It's engineered to have the perfect balance of power and agility that inspires confidence with every tick of the five-speed gearbox. Of course aiding this is the race-inspired fully independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and it even wears the correct Michelin TRX tires on the iconic five-spoke Ferrari wheels.

It's hard to resist the references to Magnum P.I., but that's ok. The show wanted to instantly convey a man living an exciting lifestyle, and they did it in the first moment with a little guitar music and a red 308 on the open road. Yes, it's that kind of experience, and that kind of rare freedom is still obtainable in this vintage 308 GTS. Call today!!!