Highlights

One of only 547 right-hand-drive examples understood to have been built
Featured on the cover of Classic & Sports Car magazine in May 2016
Well-documented history file with records from numerous Ferrari specialists
Cambelt service carried out in 2020, with a further service completed in November 2022
Retains original-style 14-inch Campagnolo alloy wheels

The Appeal

The Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 holds a unique place in Ferrari's history as the marque's first mid-engined V8 production car, and the only road-going Ferrari to wear Bertone styling, penned by none other than Marcello Gandini. Long overshadowed by its Pininfarina-designed siblings, the GT4 is now rightly celebrated as a clever, characterful piece of 1970s design, and values have risen accordingly. With only 547 examples understood to have been built in right-hand drive, it is almost as rare in this configuration as the revered Dino 246 GT.

This June 1978 example, supplied new by Emblem Sports Cars of Dorset, is finished in Blu Sera over a cream leather interior with blue velour cloth centre panels, an attractive and period-appropriate combination. It retains its original-style Campagnolo alloys and is equipped with electric windows, air conditioning, a manual sunroof, and an updated Continental stereo.

What sets this car apart is its remarkably well-documented history. An extensive file tracks every known change of keeper and references all invoices held, with maintenance carried out by respected Ferrari specialists including Rosneath Engineering, Foskers, Nick Cartwright, and Kent High Performance Cars. The car's provenance was further cemented when it appeared on the cover of Classic & Sports Car in May 2016, where it was pitched against the Lamborghini Urraco. The most recent service was completed in November 2022, following a cambelt service in 2020. For the next owner, this is a genuinely rewarding mid-engined Ferrari with the history and character to match.

Key Information

Mileage: speedometer replaced at 14,031 miles; true mileage of around 54,000 miles is well-supported by the history file
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt on the basis of age; last tested 19th December 2017, resulting in a pass
Technical specs: 3.0-litre F106AL V8, five-speed 'dogleg' open-gate manual, rear-wheel drive, mid-engined layout
Paperwork: V5C present, original cloth wallet, handbook, stamped warranty booklet, Ferrari optional extras price list, and maintenance history summary prepared by Foskers

Service history:

11/22 - 53,772 miles - Bob Houghton
03/20 - 53,381 miles - Motorline Engineering
07/16 - 53,162 miles - Rosneath Engineering
11/14 - 51,806 miles - Foskers
12/12 - 51,508 miles - Nick Cartwright Specialist Cars
02/09 - 47,918 miles - Rosneath Engineering
09/07 - 46,432 miles - Rosneath Engineering
08/02 - 46,398 miles - Farleigh Forge Garage
02/97 - 46,301 miles - Farleigh Forge Garage
10/92 - 46,025 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
07/91 - 45,740 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
10/87 - 43,681 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
03/87 - 42,611 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
10/85 - 40,789 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
01/85 - 38,905 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
03/84 - 34,500 miles - Kent High Performance Cars
11/83 - 30,709 miles - IHPF Ltd
06/83 - 27,870 miles - IHPF Ltd
04/83 - 24,781 miles - IHPF Ltd
12/82 - 21,482 miles - IHPF Ltd
05/82 - 17,031 miles - Chapman Spooner
04/82 - 16,103 miles - IHPF Ltd
07/81 - 14,031 miles - Roach’s Garages
06/80 - 12,500 miles - Emblem Sports Cars
05/79 - 6,000 miles - Emblem Sports Cars
10/78 - 3,000 miles - Emblem Sports Cars
07/78 - 1,550 miles - Emblem Sports Cars

The Detail

Most recent service carried out in November 2022 by Bob Houghton at 53,772 miles
New rear brake discs and pads, and Michelin XWX tyres fitted; all five wheels refurbished and manual sunroof seal renewed
Cambelt, alternator belt, and air-conditioning belt replaced in March 2020 at 53,381 miles; the vendor notes the cambelt would now benefit from a further replacement
Front stainless-steel exhaust manifold, gasket, and associated heat shields renewed in March 2020
Front brake overhaul carried out in December 2017, with rebuilt callipers using stainless-steel pistons, new discs, and new pads
Alternator rebuilt in December 2017
Upgraded oil cooler fitted by Rosneath Engineering in 2016
Clutch assembly replaced at 46,025 miles in 1992; approximately 8,600 miles covered since
Paintwork benefits from a prior respray but may benefit from further corrections
Some bubbling of paint noted along the edge of the boot lid, on the driver's door, above the rear 'Cavallino' badge, and on the right rear wheel arch
Minor rust on the driver's door sill around a previous repair
Interior upholstery in good order, showing signs of use but no heavy wear
Minor marks in the trim consistent with a car of this age
Eight registered keepers from new, with the current registered keeper since October 2021
Service history spanning from 1978 to 2022, with 27 recorded entries across specialists including Kent High Performance Cars, Rosneath Engineering, Foskers, and Bob Houghton

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