308 GTB class at Cavallino Classic Modena 2025
On the occasion of the 50th birthday of the 308 GTB this year, we have been informed that there will be a dedicated class for our favourite car at this year’s edition of Cavallino Classic Modena. This well known Concorso d’Eleganza will take place in Casa Maria Luigia, Modena, from May 16-18, 2025. Please find […]
Michelotto 308 GTB
In its #42 issue the high quality ”Automobilsport Magazine“ features a detailed, 22-page article on the Michelotto 308 GTB’s in rallying. Written by Ugo Vicenzi, it is well worth reading and shows some nice period photos as well. The article is rounded off by a summary of the cars prepared by Michelotto, sorted by chassis […]
Searching the current owner of chassis no. 21179
As far as we know, 308 GTB chassis number 21179 is a 288 GTO replica today. The vehicle’s warranty card has appeared. If you are the current owner of this car, I can put you in touch with the owner of the warranty card, so that the car and the card can be reunited. Drop […]
Happy New Year
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2024, filled with lots of fantastic Ferrari moments. Hope you have a good one, stay healthy!
Special 308 GTB issue of French Enzo Magazine
This special “Hors Série” issue of the French Enzo Magazine is dedicated to the 308 series and features a nice compilation of related articles. If you are are a frequent reader of Octane or if you already have the summer 2020 issue of the English Enzo Magazine, you probably won’t find much new information in […]
Where is s/n 21457?
A former owner of the 308 GTB with the chassis number 21457 has contacted me, aiming to find out the current location of the car. He still has some documentation about it and would like to contact the current owner. It’s a 1977 steel bodied car in Azzurro Metallizzato with blue interior, originally delivered to […]
Have you seen the best 308 GTB photos on Instagram?
With more than 50 posts and over 1000 followers our Instagram feed is developing nicely. If you haven’t done so yet, consider to have a look and follow @308_gtb Find our feed here.
The Summer 2020 issue of ENZO
The Summer 2020 issue of ENZO magazine features more than 30 pages of various articles on the 308 GTB. A comparison of the fiberglass vs the steel version, a report on a special rally car from the UK, the rare 308 GT/M by Michelotto – it’s all in there. In particular I enjoyed reading the […]
Happy Birthday!
It is hard to believe that this year marks the 45th Anniversary of the introduction of the 308 GTB, at the Paris Salon in October 1975. What a timeless design!
Il Cavallino Nel Cuore: Autobiography of a Designer
308 GTB designer Leonardo Fioravanti turned 81 on January 31, 2019. If you should be interested in his life and work, his biography ”Il Cavallino Nel Cuore: Autobiography of a Designer“ is now available for a reduced price at a well known online bookshop.