Sold | 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole Just 20,000 miles from new

Page Contents

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Enquire Now

View All Images

£92,250 (Est: £65,000 - £75,000)

1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole Just 20,000 miles from new

United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 15

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1983 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole is a rare UK-supplied RHD example with exceptionally low mileage of just 20,000 miles from new. Recently serviced by a specialist with a new clutch, this iconic 80s sports car retains its originality and is a desirable collector's item.

Condition

8

The car has extremely low mileage (20,000 miles), has been maintained by marque specialists including recent cambelt change and new clutch, and is described as feeling 'notably tight and responsive to drive'. It retains original features like factory-fitted windows. While no major issues are noted, minor reconditioning or attention to specific items like the air-conditioning pump and differential in the past suggest it's not 'Pristine' or 'Outstanding' but very well-maintained.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

00043519

Odometer:

20,000 miles

Reg Number:

GAR 328Y

RHD/LHD:

RHD

By switching to Bosch fuel injection in March 1981, Ferrari robbed its successful 308 GTB / GTS pairing of some 40 horsepower.

Concerned about the consequent loss of performance, Maranello executive Eugenio Alzati became determined to give the 90-degree 'quad-cam' 2926cc V8 its teeth back.

Announced at the October 1982 Paris Salon, the new QV or 'quattrovalvole' model was a revelation.

Sporting - as its name suggests - four-valve cylinder heads, it was credited with developing 237bhp at 7,000rpm and 192lbft of torque.

Emissions friendly, it nevertheless boasted less noise, more power and better throttle response than its predecessor.

Reputedly capable of sprinting from 0-60mph in 5.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 158mph, the QV cars once again had the raw speed to match their sublime Pininfarina sculpted looks.

A staple part of 1980s pop culture thanks to its starring role in the internationally popular TV series 'Magnum PI' not to mention countless other big and small screen ...