1979 Ferrari 308 GTB

27175roadItaly

Engine: 2.9L 90° V8 DOHC transverse mid-mounted, four twin-choke carburettors, dry sump, 252 bhp
Colour: Blue Sera

Chassis 27175 is a steel-bodied Ferrari 308 GTB built to European specification, delivering 252 bhp from its transverse mid-mounted V8. Finished originally in Blue Sera over Beige leather, it was new-delivered in Rome on 23 April 1979. Featuring Pininfarina's wedge-profile bodywork that carried several design cues forward from the Dino 246 GT, the car has remained in long-term ownership and received a full service including cam belt renewal in 2015.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold €112,000 (≈ $123K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1979-04-23 → 1987Factory delivery
Daniele Margiotta
full documentation
First owner, based in Rome, took delivery through authorised Ferrari dealer Pietro Masino. Car was originally finished in Blue Sera with beige leather interior.
1987 →Acquisition unknown
Second owner
partial documentation
Described as the second and most recent owner prior to sale; had a full service including cam belt replacement carried out in March 2015 at a Turin-based Ferrari specialist.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2015Service
Forza Service
Comprehensive service carried out including replacement of the cam belts; total cost exceeded €2,800.
Work performed at the Turin premises of this Ferrari specialist.

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