1984 Ferrari 308 GTS Targa Coupe

Ferrari introduced their 308 GT4 in 1973, beginning a new era of V8-engined road-going cars. Badged as a 'Dino', the new 308 GT4 2+2 served as a replacement for the preceding Dino V6. They wore wedge-shaped styling courtesy of Bertone which was not universally well received. The contemporary styled Ferrari 308 GTB followed, making an introduction at the Paris Auto Salon in 1975. It was designed by Pininfarina and changed little mechanically apart from a reduction in both weight and wheelbase, retaining its predecessor's underpinnings and transversely mounted engine that now featured dry-sump lubrication.

The Scaglietti-built Ferrari 308 GTB first featured fiberglass bodywork, but in April of 1977, switched to steel. Further developments included the introduction of an open-top GTS version with Targa-style removable roof, the adoption of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, and revised cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder on the Quattrovalvole (QV) model in 1982.

This Ferrari 308 is an original example finished at the Maranello Ferrari works in August of 1984, and labeled as a 1985 model year. It left the factory in the same exterior it wears today, dark red Prugna Metallic over a beige and tan interior. It was intended for the US market with left hand drive and the necessary emissions systems in place.

This Ferrari arrived on the United States shores in 1985, where it found its first and longtime owner, Mr. Raymond Poirez, in Calexico, California. Shortly after receiving the car, Mr. Poirez treated the paint to a Tech Finish Teflon protection.

The Ferrari has been well cared for and serviced during its life. Currently, it has just over 10,000 miles on the odometer. The dual overhead cam V8 engine has a Bosch Fuel injection system and offers 240 horsepower. There is a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel disc brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015