Highlights

One of only 840 examples built exclusively for the Italian home market
Previously owned by Fabrizio Violati, racing driver and famed Ferrari enthusiast
Over £13,000 spent on servicing and recommissioning works since 2021
Includes toolkit, Keith Bluemel Report, factory press kit, service records and manufacturer's literature
Currently Italian registered on its original black Roma number plates

The Appeal

Even Italian enthusiasts of thoroughbred sports cars have to watch the pennies, it seems, and for them, Ferrari built the home market 208 GT4 Dino. Reducing the stroke but retaining the bore of the F106 V8 enabled it to fall below Italy’s punitive 2L tax barrier.

Just 840 were sold. Aside from some minor trim differences, these smaller-engined cars are distinguished from the 308GT4 only by their single rear exhaust. This 1975 Rosso Corsa car was previously owned by racing driver and friend of Enzo Fabrizio Violati. He was a founder member of the Ferrari Club of Italy and the Maranello Collection. The car retains its Italian black ‘Roma’ plates and registration.

Bertone’s innovative, chiselled 2+2 mid-engined design has aged really well, as this extremely pretty car proves. We love the Cromodora alloys and the gorgeous interior with its mix of ‘Nero’ vinyl and rare deep red velour. Since 2021, the car has received over £14,000 of maintenance, including new cambelts. In August 2025, it was fitted with a new windscreen and a full service. It is sold with a MOT valid to August 2026 we are told.

With its impressive provenance and condition, this very rare Dino-engined Ferrari looks a rewarding drive and an interesting talking point at Ferrari meets.

History and Paperwork

Italian-market LHD car
Chassis number 11468
First registered in Italy in September 1975
Sold by official Ferrari dealer Campagnano Automobili of Florence
Previously owned by the late Fabrizio Violati, owner of 250 GTO #3851
Violati was a friend of Enzo Ferrari, founding member of the Ferrari Club of Italy and of the Maranello Rosso collection in San Marino
Currently Italian registered on its original black Roma number plates
Italian registration documents present
Keith Bluemel Report present
Service records present we are told
Manufacturer's literature, factory press kit and period range brochures included
MOT valid to August 2026 we are told
Currently showing 97,580 km (approx 61,000 miles) which is not verified
Toolkit, jack roll, jack and car cover included
Over £14,000 spent on maintenance since 2021 as detailed below and above

Note to buyers:

This car is not UK road registered and does not have completed or paid for NOVA documentation. If the buyer wishes to keep and register the car in the UK then they will need to pay relevant duties and taxes. Buyers should ensure they are familiar with this process and the associated costs if they intended to retain and register the car in the UK.

The Condition

Classic Rosso Corsa paintwork in very good condition as shown
Later Ferrari badging as fitted to later GT4s
Bodywork in good order with straight panelwork and well-kept panel edges
Bonnet and boot aluminium trim modified to 308GT4 specification
Underside as shown
Factory Cromodora five-spoke alloys in good order with Dino centre caps
Matching Michelin XWX tyres fitted all round
Well-kept black vinyl and red velour interior in very good order
Light bolster wear and damage to note to driver’s seat
Red carpets through cabin appear to be in good condition
Blue trim to boot area shows some light staining and appears to be original
New windscreen fitted in August 2025

The Mechanics

180bhp 1,991cc F106 ‘Dino’ V8 engine
Four twin choke Weber carburettors
5spd manual transmission
Major service and recommissioning carried out in 2021
This work included new cam belts and totalled £9,000
Further service works carried out in August 2025 costing £4,600
Fresh MOT obtained in August 2025 we are told

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