1978 Ferrari 308 GTS
The May 12th, at Monaco, RM Sotheby's will sell the personal car of Formula One Driver, Gilles Villeneuse, 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS for about €300,000.
History of the Ferrari 308 GTS
The Ferrari 308 GTB / GTS was produced between 1975 and 1985 in replacement of the Dino 245 GT. The Pininfarina designed Ferrari was presented at Paris Motor Show in 1975.
This model has a special history related to the Canadian Formula One driver, Gilles Villeneuve. At the age of 27, he was engaged in 1977 for the last two races by the Scuderia, the same year of targa topped 308 GTS was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 308 GTS was delivered to him with special upgrade like an uprated clutch in order to commute between Monaco and the Ferrari factory in Maranello.
Just a few words about Gilles Villeneuve :
- 67 Grand Prix,
- 101 World Championship points scored
- six wins...
Technical Specification
With its original V8 engine, this Ferrari 308 GTS was finished in Rosso Dino. Beautiful...
Sources
Auction at RM Sotheby's
Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS on Wiki
Gilles Villeneuve on Wiki
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