1980 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4
Highlights
- Extensive service carried out in 2021 at Officina Ferrari
- Carburettors recently overhauled and adjusted
- Equipped with original service booklet and manuals
- CRS (Certificate of Historic Significance)
The Attractions
Italian tax legislation stipulated that cars with an engine capacity above two litres were subject to a hefty 38 per cent VAT on purchase, driving many potential buyers away from models they could otherwise afford. This prompted the major Italian car manufacturers to look for a way around the rules, producing smaller capacity versions of their high-end supercars, sports cars and GTs.
This period saw the birth of the Maserati Merak and the Lamborghini Urraco with two-litre engines, the Alfa Romeo GTV6 and many other models designed to enjoy lower taxation. Maranello also adapted, producing what is probably the most remarkable car of this entire sports car generation: a 2.0-litre V8-engined version of the Dino GT4, christened '208' by Ferrari.
To date, the 208 GT4's engine is the smallest V8 ever adopted by a mass-produced car.
This compact miracle of engineering is part of the Dino 'V' configuration engine family, the original design of which is attributed to Enzo Ferrari's son, who worked on it shortly before his untimely death in 1956. The GT4 is made even more unique by its being a 2+2 GT, despite its rear mid-engined configuration. No wonder Ferrari deemed this car worthy of sporting the prancing horse, an honour never bestowed on the previous Dino 206/246, despite it being a highly successful and popular model.
This 1980 example is one of the last produced and is in admirably original condition. A full service was carried out in 2021 at Officina Ferrari and the carburettors were recently overhauled. The car has overhaul valid until 2025 and the seller assures us that it is ready to be driven and enjoyed.
History and Documentation
- One of the last examples produced - branded Ferrari from new
- Overhaul valid until 2025
- Odometer shows 85,000 km (not guaranteed)
- Complete service carried out in 2021 at Officina Ferrari
- Original service booklet and manuals
- Original complementary sheet and registration papers supplied
- ASI registered
- CRS (Certificate of Historic Significance)
Condition
- Remarkably original inside and out
- Classic red paint and star-shaped Cromodora alloy wheels
- The Michelin X tyres look rather old and worn
- Beautiful bodywork designed by Gandini looks solid and correct
- Glossy, uniform paintwork on all panels with very few minor imperfections
- Trim and badges in very good shape
- The seller reports some minor parking marks
- Original, well-preserved interior with black upholstery in very good condition
- Minimal wear on the seats apart from some slight ripples
- Vintage stereo system has been preserved
- Controls and instruments present very well
- No discolouration from sun exposure visible on the dashboard
- Ribbed carpet and headliner present very well for their age
Mechanics
- 2-litre Dino V8 engine with 170 hp
- Weber 34 DCNF carburettors recently overhauled
- Five-speed manual gearbox with grid selector
- Complete service carried out in 2021
- The seller informs us that this Ferrari drives very well and does not need any additional intervention
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1980
- Make Ferrari
- Model Dino 208
- Colour Red
- Odometer 85,000 Kilometres
- Engine size 2000
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Province of Modena
- Location International
- Country Italy
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