Description
The Dino 208 GT4 occupies a particularly interesting place in Ferrari's history. Unveiled in 1975, it derives directly from the Dino 308 GT4 revealed two years earlier and constitutes its two-litre version, developed primarily for the Italian market to benefit from more favourable taxation for engines under 2, 000 cc.
The 208 GT4 adopts the highly distinctive design signed by Bertone, the work of Marcello Gandini. Its angular silhouette conceals a particularly original architecture for the time: mid-mounted rear V8 engine and 2+2 cabin. Its 1, 991 cc V8 fed by four Weber carburettors develops approximately 170 bhp and is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Produced in only around 840 examples between 1975 and 1980, the 208 GT4 is today considerably rarer than its sister 308 GT4.
The example presented here is a 1975 car, chassis number 11390. Its Italian documentation confirms its 1, 990 cc engine and retains a record of its former registration TA 407371.
Its file also allows us to trace part of its life in Italy. The car notably belonged to Mario D'Ayala Valva, in Taranto. Several Italian MOT certificates punctuate its history, from 1987 through to 2015. In March 2015, it passed into the name of Grimaldi Auto in Vigevano, before being sold and exported to Belgium in May of the same year.
It is furthermore accompanied by its ASI certificate – Automotoclub Storico Italiano – which identifies the Dino 208 GT4, chassis 11390, built in 1975 and registered in the Italian historic register. Its ASI plate number 35405 is also documented.
Today, it displays only 30, 896 km on the odometer. Whilst its early maintenance history is relatively poorly documented and does not allow us to formally certify this mileage from new, the car presents itself in very fine overall condition.
Above all, it has just benefited in 2026 from a complete overhaul, notably including the replacement of the timing belts, essential maintenance on this Ferrari V8. It is thus ready to take to the road and to be fully appreciated by its next owner.
Rare, elegant and still relatively little known, this Dino 208 GT4 brings together serious credentials: the Bertone design by Marcello Gandini, the carburetted V8, the manual gearbox, only 840 examples produced, 30, 896 km displayed, ASI certification and, above all, major maintenance just completed. A Ferrari in its own right in conception and character, still badged Dino, and a particularly appealing proposition for those seeking a 1970s Italian GT as original as it is rare.
