1978

1978 Ferrari 308 GTB

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1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
  • Every enthusiast should drive a Ferrari before they die!
  • US spec, first year with catalytic converters
  • One of the last two years with the 4 2bbl Weber carbs (real Ferraris aren’t injected)
  • Three owners (same Maryland owner 1981-2004), 59k
  • Left Italy in “Blanco” (white), painted red over black (“Boxer scheme”) before being sold new in NYC, taken to bare metal and sprayed “Grigio” (grey metallic)
  • Added pre-ABS 328GTS 16″ rims (due to unavailability of appropriate tires for the original 14×7.5 rims)
  • Also have set of 16×8 BBS rims for the track
  • Modified exhaust, added individual K&N filters (mainly for the sound), and lightweight Euro bumpers
  • Added crank-fired electronic ignition (stock: 4 sets of points, 2 coils, 2 separate distributors); drives like a different car… stock ignition was shot.

Next: adjustable coilover suspension…