S168 1978 FERRARI 308 GTS 2.9L DOHC V-8, Previously Owned by Steve Matchett ESTIMATE - $115,000 - $130,000 NO RESERVE From before his early days as a Ferrari mechanic at Graypaul Motors in England, Steve Matchett admired the stunning lines of the Ferrari 308. At the time, Matchett could not afford his dream car, but following a stellar career of incredible achievements he was able to buy this stunning Modena Yellow 308 GTS. Built in Modena, Italy, in February 1978, the Pininfarina-designed 308 GTS has 46,939 miles on its odometer and underwent a meticulous restoration by Automotive International in Charlotte, North Carolina, that was completed in 2019. Powered by a melodious 2.9L DOHC V-8 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, the 308 GTS is part of the final run of carbureted cars from Ferrari, in this case sporting four Weber carburetors. The wedge-shaped beauty features a Targa top, quad exhaust tips, replated OEM fasteners, quad exhaust tips, Campagnolo Starburst magnesium alloy wheels, genuine NOS wheel center caps, new BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, a full-size spare tire, as well as its books. On the inside, the 308 GTS has rich Caramel leather bucket seats with Black leather accent strips, tan carpets and floor mats, Pioneer AM/FM cassette stereo, 180 MPH speedometer, 10,000 RPM tachometer and the all-important gated shifter. No detail has been left unturned, as demonstrated with power windows that roll up or down with surprising pace instead of the slow rollers seen on many Ferraris of this vintage. Matchett had long desired ownership of a 308. As an apprentice mechanic—before he ever worked for Graypaul Motors—he would often walk by the dealership window and he instantly fell in love with the 308 on display. A few short years later, Matchett was working at the very place where he first saw the Ferrari. His remarkable story was just beginning, as a