A completely rusted and engine deprived 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4 is for sale in the UK. In an advertisement with an almost sarcastic tone, its owner asks for almost 18,000 € while presenting it as the most rusty Ferrari in the world.
In the UK, the owner of a 1978 Ferrari 308 GT4 decided to part ways with it. So he published on eBay a small announcement for his right-hand drive Italian coupe, for which he is asking £ 15,000, or nearly € 18,000. The odometer reads just over 43,000 miles or 69,000 km. The case could seem interesting, with one detail: the car is a rusty wreck with no engine.
Dino 308 GT4, Ferrari’s forgotten cornerstone
Designed by Bertone and born Dino 308 GT4 in 1973, this small 2 + 2 coupe with a 255 hp central-rear V8 was marketed under the Ferrari brand from 1976, until its withdrawal from the catalog in 1980 after 2 826 copies produced. He introduced an angular design to the manufacturer that Pininfarina would continue for two decades., as well as a V8 berlinetta architecture that would continue with two-seater models until today’s F8 Tributo.
When speculators give ideas
Despite its historical importance, the 308 GT4 has long been unloved in favor of more capable models. The copy in question here clearly paid the price, and seems to have been neglected for decades. Pervasive corrosion pierced the bodywork in multiple places, the front hood and shields that came with the car came loose, and the upholstery also suffered in the throes of time and neglect. The seller himself presents the car as possibly being the most rusty Ferrari in the world, and justifies its price by relying on the $ 250,000 claimed by a damaged Dino 308 GT4 sold as a work of contemporary art in 2013, or around € 193,000 today. The author of the ad seems to be juggling between speculative and second degree betting. ” The body is a combination of ultralight fresh air and Italian rust, the rest is steel or alloy He describes.
Some recoverable parts
Despite the condition of the car, some items may still need to be salvaged. The rims in particular seem to be in fair condition and can fit on other Ferraris. The dashboard doesn’t seem to have suffered too much either, and maybe a good saddler could fix the seats.
However, many accessories (logos, knob, etc.) are missing from the images. Finally, the owner of this 308 says he has valid papers in his name and a complete history of the car. A Ferrari registration certificate, even without the vehicle, may be of interest to collectors interested in the restoration or reconstruction of a similar model for example. As for a refurbishment of this particular 308, if it were possible it would undoubtedly require a six-figure investment. However, a GT4 in good condition is currently trading around 40,000 €, a rating that makes it difficult to justify such work.
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