A PROPERLY SORTED, HIGHLY USABLE 308

There are plenty of Ferrari 308s on the market. Very few present with the level of consistency, usability, and mechanical confidence that make ownership genuinely enjoyable.

This example stood out for exactly that reason.

A UK matching numbers car, finished in classic Rosso Chiaro over Nero with red accents, it combined strong provenance with meaningful recent investment — over £20,000 spent since 2019 — and a level of preparation that made it ready to be driven, not just admired.

For us, it represented what a 308 should be today: not a project, not a compromise, but a car you could get in, use, and trust.

KEY DETAILS

• Year: 1979
• Model: Ferrari 308 GTS
• Engine: 2.9L V8
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Configuration: UK matching numbers
• Exterior: Rosso Chiaro
• Interior: Nero with red seat accents and carpets
• History: Documented history file dating back to 1988
• Recent Investment: Over £20,000 since 2019
• Recent Works: Comprehensive service including cam belt replacement (2024)

OUR VIEW

The Ferrari 308 sits in an interesting position in today’s market.

Values have softened, and buyers have become far more selective. Originality alone is no longer enough — usability, mechanical integrity, and driving confidence now carry equal weight.

This car ticked those boxes.

It wasn’t presented as a showpiece or a speculative investment. It was a well-maintained, properly sorted example that delivered the experience the 308 promises — sharp, engaging, and usable in the real world.

That’s exactly why we handled it.

At DM Historics, we’re not interested in simply listing cars. We focus on examples that make sense to own — cars that can be driven, enjoyed, and understood without hesitation.

This was one of them.