1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina
A 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina, one of only 154 right-hand-drive UK-market examples built before Ferrari switched to heavier steel bodywork in April 1977. Finished originally in rare Blu Dino Metallizzato, this matching-numbers car carries body number 84 and benefits from documented maintenance since new, including a comprehensive ground-up restoration in 2001, multiple engine overhauls, and a verifiable odometer reading of approximately 94,000 miles. It retains its original book-pack, build sheets, tool roll, and both sets of keys, supported by invoiced expenditure approaching £70,000.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleEstimate £85,000 – £95,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownPrivate vendor (20-year owner)full documentation
Held the car for approximately two decades, maintaining meticulous records and commissioning extensive mechanical and restoration work throughout. The car retains all original accessories and documentation accumulated during this ownership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001Restoration
Total ground-up restoration carried out with photographic documentation recording the entire process.
- 2009Engine rebuild
Hardened valves and seats installed during an engine overhaul at approximately 70,000 miles.
Engine had also been refreshed at 70,000 miles; hardened valve seat work completed in 2009.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine refreshed at 40,000 miles by Ferrari specialists.
Described as a refresh rather than a full rebuild at this mileage interval.
- —Engine rebuild
Complete engine rebuild undertaken at 53,000 miles, including a camshaft upgrade.
Carried out by noted Ferrari specialist workshops.
- —Mechanical
Replacement of suspension springs and dampers; air conditioning system upgraded with modern internal components; new flywheel, clutch, clutch shaft, gear shaft, and associated bearings fitted, all within the most recent 1,000 miles.
- —Service
Full cam-belt service completed, together with a distributor rebuild and a rolling-road tune.
Carried out shortly before the auction listing; car presented with a current 12-month MOT.
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