Not Sold | 1981 Ferrari 208GTB

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Not Sold (Est: £34,000 - £40,000)

1981 Ferrari 208GTB

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2015 • Lot 245

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, left-hand drive 1980 Ferrari 208 GTB, one of only 167 normally aspirated examples made for the Italian market. It's finished in the classic Rossa Corsa with black trim, has had only three owners, and is currently undergoing an engine rebuild and service after being recently imported into the UK.

Condition

6

While the car boasts low ownership and mileage, its recent importation and the ongoing engine rebuild and service suggest it requires re-commissioning. The description mentions the car has had little use in the last eight years, further indicating some level of disuse and potential need for attention to bring it back to optimal condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

33911

Odometer:

63,696 km

Reg Number:

AP-33671

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Ferrari 208 GTB is little known outside of its native Italy as it was built specifically for the home market where taxes on cars with engines larger than two litres were prohibitively expensive.

It is identical in every respect to the 308 series but fitted with a smaller 1,990cc all-alloy, V8 engine, transversely mid-mounted and returning a respectable performance.

Only 167 normally aspirated examples were manufactured, of which this is one.

Recently imported into the UK, this Ferrari has had little use in the last eight years and is currently undergoing re-commissioning including a full engine rebuild and service.

A NOVA certificate is available should any purchaser wish to register the car in the UK.

This rare example of a 208GTB is lefthand drive and has only had three owners from new.

Appearing almost identical to its bigger brother and carrying an equal amount of prestige, this 208GTB benefits from having low ownership, low mileage and is finished in Ferrari's traditiona...