1976 Ferrari 308 GT4

The car for sale here is a 1976 model of Ferrari’s first V8 mid-engined sportscar. The car was delivered new to France via the Charles Pozzi dealership in St Cyr and is presented in good condition overall. Our example features a classic rosso Ferrari over black leather colour combination.

The 308 GT4 Dino we are pleased to be offering is in overall good condition from the outside. The red paintwork, as originally specified for this example, was recently resprayed and does not show any major defects. All the shutting lines are good and there is no rust visible. From the car’s well documented history, we know that the owner of 1987 had an accident that year in which the rear was damaged. The repair work, which involved replacing rear lights, the bumper, and the rear left wing, was done by Etablissements LeCoq, a renowned body repair shop in France and a recent expert report confirms the job was indeed executed to a decent level of quality. The wheels, non-original to the car and of the Ferrari 308 GTB type, are in excellent condition and are fitted with Pirelli Cinturato tyres. All the lights around the vehicle appear to present well without tarnish, cracks or other damages. The few chrome parts such as window surround or doorhandles are nice and shiny and without corrosion. The black paint of the front Ferrari badge has come off and shows its age, though the good news is that these badges are readily available and easy to replace. We also note some minor traces of use on the front and rear bumpers, but for a car that is 46 years old, this is absolutely normal. The exhaust, very visibly mounted below the rear bumper, is in very good condition and its tips are still nice and shiny. Overall a nicely sorted example with normal signs of regular use.

Inside the cabin, you will first notice the beautiful, brushed metal dashboard that features design clues from other Ferrari such as the 246 Dino but also in part the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. The dashboard is in nice original condition, with all the buttons in their right place. It is covered in black (fake) leather that shows a nice amount of patina. The seats and door panels, also covered in black leather, have been re-upholstered some time ago and are in good condition, a testament to the quality of the trimming work. The carpets have most likely been redone together with the seats and are also black and presented in good nick. The roof liner, made of white fake leather, is still original and nicely presented. According to documents accompanying the car, a Pioneer radio and speakers were fitted in 2007, but the seller assures that the original cassette radio is still included. Aluminium plates have been mounted on the pedals and the original gear knob has been replaced with a metal one. The steering wheel is also of a sportier type as can be seen in the pictures. You will be pleased to notice that the example on offer is equipped with A/C, and thanks to a recent service, it is also in working order! Another nice feature is the original tool roll that is part of the sale. A very clean and well maintained interior overall.

Some traces of use are clearly visible underneath, but for a car that has done more than 130.000kms, this should be expected. We prefer a well-maintained car that has been used as intended over a garage queen that has never been driven in anger! The moving parts all appear to be in very good condition, and it is clearly visible that this motorcar was regularly maintained, and perishable parts replaced. Consequently, we can make out that the silent blocks at the rear have been recently changed for example. Moreover, the engine is mostly dry and does not leak a lot of oil. No rust to the chassis can be seen, and the only noteworthy damage on the underbody (calling it damage might even be a bit of a stretch) is the antirust layer that has fallen off on one of the sills, and the scraping marks on the underbody panel. Regarding the engine, the owner states that substantial amounts of work were done to the engine and drivetrain over the last few years. This is confirmed when we open the bonnet, because the transversely mounted 3-litre V8 is very clean indeed. The owner also tells us that the timing belts have been replaced in 2021. The car still has its original air filter box, and the rest of the engine bay also looks rather original. The different chassis plates, very important for a Ferrari, are all there (including the Ch. Pozzi plate, standard for France-delivered examples) and most certainly original.

The Dino 308 GT4 was originally delivered new to France via the legendary Charles Pozzi dealership in St Cyr on the 22nd December 1976. The car subsequently had a series of owners, all in France. A particularly interesting aspect of this example is the detail with which its service history since the late 1980s is documented, which we would value as a big plus. The current owner acquired this example at auction in Paris in 2018 and has done around 3.000kms since. The car is now in Belgium and offered with Belgian registration documents.

The edgy Bertone design of the Dino 308 GT4 has led to many heated discussions in the Ferrari community, but it cannot be denied that the Dino is a very well balanced sportscar with head turning looks and interesting mechanical engineering. The Ferrari V8 will provide you with the best sound you can think of during all of your travels, and the example on offer even has a radio, in the unlikely event you grow tired by the engine sound. The small boot of the Dino fits enough luggage for a weekend getaway, and for shorter trip down to town, the Dino GT4 can even fit your two children at the rear. Combining these aspects and adding the fact that many other Ferrari have become ridiculously expensive, it is increasingly clear why the Dino GT4 has been gaining momentum in the collector’s car market. Nowadays considered the Ferrari of the individualist, our example is a great opportunity to acquire your ticked to the exclusive world of Ferrari ownership.

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