1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, Coachwork by Bertone

1974 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
Coachwork by Bertone
Chassis no. 10746
2,926cc DOHC V8 Engine
4 Weber Carburetors
255bhp at 7,700rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*With the current owner for nearly 30 years
*Recent mechanical refurbishments performed including belt service
*Era-evoking, razor-edge Bertone design
*Offered with maintenance records

THE 308 GT4

Ferrari's family of immensely successful V8 road cars began in 1973 with the 308 GT4, a model badged until 1977 as a Dino, thereafter as a Ferrari. The Maranello factory's first V8-engined road car and first mid-engined 2+2, the 308 GT4 was the work of Bertone rather than the customary Pininfarina. By placing the front seats well forward Bertone made room within the 100" wheelbase for passengers in the rear, while the compact engine/transaxle package left space behind the engine bay for luggage Although the newcomer's wedge-shaped styling was controversial, the performance of its quad-cam 3.0-liter V8 did not disappoint, the latter's 255bhp proving sufficient to propel the 308 past 150mph, with 60mph coming up in under 7 seconds. All-round independent suspension and a stiff chassis ensured that the handling was what one would expect from a Ferrari, and disc brakes were utilized in all four corners. Road & Track magazine was most impressed by the 308 GT4's blend of speed and civility when they tested one in 1974. 'Apart from the performance, which you take for granted in a Ferrari, and the aforementioned remarkable flexibility of the engine, perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Dino 308 is the excellent ride it provides. The progress, compared to earlier Ferraris, is enormous.'

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is a US market example that is believed to have lived its entire life in California. The car is one of the few examples optioned with the desirable boxer trim. The car was acquired by the consignor, a Bay area resident, in the early 1990s where it has been part of a delightful European car collection. With fewer than 35,000 miles on the odometer, the car has been used sparingly to attend local gatherings and events. The Dino has always been diligently maintained since being acquired by the consignor. Over the years in its current stewardship, the car has received a bare metal respray, a new interior, and an engine out service five years ago where it received all new gaskets, seals, timing belt, and a new clutch. In June of 2019, the engine was again refreshed with a new timing belt and tensioners. Offered with service records, this 308 GT4 is an increasingly sought-after 1970s Ferrari.