One of only 748 examples of the GTB Quattrovalvole built between 1982 and 1985 Originally finished in Nero; presented today in red over Crema leather upholstery Retains its matching-numbers fuel-injected V-8 engine and manual transmission Accompanied by a tool roll, jack, and spare wheel Requires recommissioning following a period of static display Ferrari’s intimate connection to motorsport has chiefly been formed around Formula 1 and sportscar racing.

But the mid-engined 308 GTB gave the Maranello marque something of an unlikely presence on the stages of the World Rally Championship.

With the blessing of the factory, the renowned Michelotto concern prepared cars to comply with Group 4 regulations.

Much more than just a marketing stunt, in addition to winning a variety of national titles, the car impressively claimed 2nd place overall in the Corsica round of the 1982 WRC season.

That rough-stuff success duly inspired the creation of four GTBs that were built to Group B rally speci...