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VIN# 30237
YEAR: 1979
MAKE: FERRARI
MODEL: 308 GTS
MILEAGE: 24,790 MILES
EXTERIOR COLOR: ROSSO RUBINO
INTERIOR COLOR: TAN
SEAT MATERIAL: LEATHER
TRANSMISSION TYPE: 5-SPEED MANUAL
ENGINE SIZE: 3.0L V8
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Offered as Lot 139 in Miami on 27 February 2026, this 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS is presented in the rare and highly attractive shade of Rosso Rubino over tan leather, a sophisticated and uncommon color combination that distinguishes it from more typical examples. Showing just 24,790 miles at the time of cataloguing and believed to have been sold new through Grand Touring Cars of Phoenix, the car has benefitted from the careful stewardship of only three owners over the past five decades.
Powered by its desirable carbureted 2.9-liter V-8 producing 240 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual transaxle, the 308 GTS delivers the pure, analog driving experience that defines Ferrari’s late-1970s road cars. The removable targa top adds open-air versatility while preserving the balanced handling and timeless Pininfarina design that made the model an icon.
From late 2023 through spring 2024, the car received a substantial mechanical refurbishment by Fast Cars of Redondo Beach, California, with approximately $28,000 in documented work including a carburetor rebuild, belt service, and replacement of key hoses, seals, and filters. Complete with its tool kit and owner’s books, this low-mileage, well-maintained example offers an especially compelling blend of rarity, usability, and classic Ferrari character.
