1977 FERRARI 308 F106 GTB COUPE – MANUAL – VETRORESINA – 97,749 KMS SHOWING
* AVAILABLE TO INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *
Presenting in Rosso Corsa Red with Black & Red leather interior trim.
An Australian delivered 308, we hold a large file of paperwork from the owner relating to it’s history and service attention.
Whilst in the present South Australian ownership, services have been completed by Adelaide Ferrari specialists Veloce Motorsport of Hindmarsh, most recently completed in December 2025 at 97,698kms.
Powered by a 2.9 Litre V8 engine, it produces 187.5Kw and 294Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheel via a 5 speed gated manual gearbox. Performance figures at the time of release suggest 0-100kph in 5.5 secs and a top speed near 250kph.
The current owner has supplied the following information to explain it’s background:-
(Note that the odometer has done a full rotation so 100,000kms needs to be added to the current odometer reading.)
Technical Specifications
Engine : V8 DOHC 2927cc capacity
Engine position : Mid, transverse
Power : 255bhp (187.5Kw) at 7500rpm
Fuel system : 4 Weber carburettors
Transmission : 5 speed transaxle manual
Suspension : Independent front & rear
Body / Frame : Fibreglass body over tubular steel chassis
Brakes : Power assisted for wheel ventilated discs
Steering : Rack & Pinion
Wheels : 16 x 7 and 16 x 8 alloys
History of the Marque
Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti of Pininfarina to both replace the 206/246 Dino (of his design) and sit alongside Bertone’s 308 GT4, the Ferrari 308 GTB was introduced at the 1975 Paris Motor Show.
The initial release of the 308 GTB saw Enzo Ferrari’s “Carrozzeria” of choice, Sergio Scaglietti (whose business was across the road from Ferrari’s Scuderia Ferrari in Trento Trieste in Modena) take the unusual step to produce the new Ferrari’s body work in Vetroresina (Italian for fibreglass). This Lightweight Composite Material enabled the total weight of the 308 GTB to be just 1,050kg. This construction method marked the first time that a composite body was sold on a production Ferrari.
Underneath the Vetroresina bodywork was a Tubular chassis supporting a Mid-Mounted Transverse 2927cc V8 engine designed by Vittorio Jano, equipped with Quad Weber Carburettors and driven through a 5 speed Transaxle Gearbox
Ferrari aficionados are of the view that only 712 Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina’s were built with only 154 built in Right Hand Drive. Production of the 308 GTB switched to steel in late 1977.
This 1977 Rosso Corsa Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina is an exceptionally rare, Australian Delivered example in Factory Right Hand drive with a wet sump, offered only to Australia and Japan. The interior trim has been maintained to a very high standard, with the Accented Black and red seats providing a very comfortable take on the Italian “laid back” seating position.
Major Maintenance History
Prior to the vehicle’s current custodian, the vehicle enjoyed single ownership from S September 2005 until November 2018 (Mr Brian Robinson).
The car has enjoyed and benefitted from having two principle mechanics undertaking the servicing since 2003. There is an extensive file documenting the vehicles maintenance history, including the logbooks of travel under historic club registration. The original service history book is not present. The original owner’s manual is present.
From 2003 until November 2018, the vehicle was serviced and maintained by Ferrari expert Tim Embleton, the proprietor of Black Stallion Motors (Ringwood, Victoria).
Over this period, the vehicle has had no expense spared on its maintenance, with more than $46,000 worth of invoices supplied up until November 2018.
Further invoices dating back to 29 October 2003 showing $37,000+ spent on n extensive overhaul. This included but was not limited to an engine rebuild undertaken by Black Stallion Motors in 2004 (at 119,400kms), uprated ignition and a new clutch.
Since arriving in South Australia in December 2018, the vehicle has been exclusively serviced by Ferrari expert Mario Labrosciano, the proprietor of Veloce Motorsport. See link below.
http://www.velocemotorsport.com.au/
The car underwent a full service in December 2025 by Veloce Motorsport including removal and replacement of timing (cam) belts and timing bearings.
A superb 308 GTB example with a great history of ownership and maintenance well worth your consideration.
Eligible for Historic registration in most jurisdictions, this equates to minimal on road costs.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide. more
