1979 Ferrari 308GTS

Make

Ferrari

Model

308GTS

Year

1979

Listed price

$89,950

Location

Los Angeles, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

28,557 miles

The Ferrari 308 GTS, unveiled at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show, quickly became an icon, largely thanks to its starring role in the hit TV series *Magnum, P.I.* It succeeded the beloved Dino 246 and marked a pivotal moment for Ferrari, bringing Maranello's mid-engine V8 architecture to a broader audience. Designed by Leonardo Fioravanti at Pininfarina, its instantly recognizable wedge shape, featuring distinctive NACA ducts and pop-up headlights, perfectly encapsulated the automotive aesthetic of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The "S" in GTS denoted the removable targa top, offering an open-air driving experience that perfectly complemented the car's spirited performance and sonorous engine note. This 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS presents a compelling opportunity to own a piece of that storied history, showing just 28,557 miles on the odometer. Dressed in the quintessential Rosso Chiaro exterior, its paintwork beautifully highlights Pininfarina's timeless lines. The classic Nero interior provides a striking contrast, inviting the driver into a cabin that is both focused and evocative of its era. With its manual transmission, this open-top Italian sports car promises an engaging and unfiltered connection to the road, delivering the unmistakable styling and driving character that made the 308 series a standout of its era. This is an invitation to experience the pure, unadulterated joy of a classic Ferrari.