1982 ferrari 308 gtsi
1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi
Rosso Corsa over Saddle Brown & Nero Interior
18,739 Miles | Extensive Documentation Since New | Recent $15,410 Ferrari Dealer Major Service | Mecum 2023 Provenance
MOTORVAULT PROVENANCE
Offered on consignment by MOTORVAULT, this 1982 Ferrari 308 GTSi is accompanied by one of the most comprehensive documentation files we have encountered for the model. Delivered new on October 4, 1982, through Roger Mauro Imports in Lakewood, Colorado, the car retains its original Warranty & Service Book identifying its original owners, along with factory owner's manuals, Blaupunkt literature, original dealer paperwork, title history, emissions documentation, warranty records, and an extensive collection of service invoices spanning more than four decades.
The documentation illustrates long-term enthusiast ownership and consistent maintenance by respected Ferrari specialists including Roger Mauro Imports, Stewart's Ferrari of Denver, Cauley Ferrari Maserati, Continental Autosports Ferrari, and Artisan Auto Indy.
Purchased by the current owner at Mecum Indianapolis in 2023 for approximately $99,000 including buyer's premium, the Ferrari immediately underwent a comprehensive mechanical service at Continental Autosports Ferrari totaling more than $15,400. The work included a major timing belt service, new water pump, clutch replacement, cooling system service, ignition components, accessory belts, electrical repairs, power window restoration, targa top refurbishment, interior leather refinishing, and a comprehensive inspection.
Additional maintenance completed by Artisan Auto Indy in 2025 included a genuine Ferrari alternator, engine oil and filter service, and general inspection.
Showing just 18,739 miles, this GTSi combines documented ownership, extensive service history, recent major mechanical investment, and original factory documentation into a package rarely found on Ferrari 308s today.
Specifications
Year: 1982
Make: Ferrari
Model: 308 GTSi
VIN: ZFFAA02AC0038843
Mileage: 18,739 Miles
Exterior: Rosso Corsa
Interior: Saddle Brown Leather Seating with Nero Dashboard, Carpets, Console & Door Panels
Engine: 2.9 Liter DOHC V8
Fuel System: Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Factory Wheels: Campagnolo Metric Wheels
Factory Tires: Michelin TRX
Title: Clean
Highlights
Delivered new through Roger Mauro Imports, Lakewood, Colorado
Original documented delivery date of October 4, 1982
Just 18,739 documented miles
Purchased by the current owner through Mecum Indianapolis in 2023
Approximately $99,000 purchase including buyer's premium
Recent $15,410 comprehensive service completed by Continental Autosports Ferrari
Additional servicing completed by Artisan Auto Indy in 2025
Original Warranty & Service Book
Original Ferrari owner's manuals
Original owner's document pouch
Original Blaupunkt CR-3001 radio manuals and warranty documentation
Original Ferrari Sales & Service Organization directory
Original Ferrari Consumer Information booklet
Original California Emissions Warranty booklet
Original lubrication specification card
Roger Mauro Imports service history
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver service history
Cauley Ferrari Maserati service history
Continental Autosports Ferrari service records
Artisan Auto Indy service records
Original Colorado title history
Original emissions records
Extensive documentation spanning more than forty years
Why We Love It
Documentation often tells more about a collector car than mileage alone. This Ferrari has been preserved with an ownership file that begins at delivery and continues through the current owner. The original warranty book identifies the original owners and selling dealer, while decades of specialist Ferrari service records document consistent maintenance rather than deferred repairs.
The recent investment by the current owner further separates this car from many examples on today's market. Shortly after purchasing the Ferrari through Mecum in 2023, more than $15,000 was invested at Continental Autosports Ferrari, addressing many of the major maintenance items prospective buyers typically budget for after purchase.
Combined with its low documented mileage, original accessories, and extensive historical records, this 308 presents exactly the type of ownership experience we look for when representing collector Ferraris.
Ownership History
October 4, 1982
This Ferrari was delivered new through Roger Mauro Imports of Lakewood, Colorado.
The accompanying Warranty & Service Book identifies the original owners and remains with the vehicle today, accompanied by its original owner's manuals, Blaupunkt literature, warranty documentation, and dealer paperwork.
Early dealer service records document delivery inspections and warranty servicing performed shortly after delivery.
1982–1990s
The Ferrari remained in Colorado where it benefited from long-term enthusiast ownership. Original title documentation, emissions inspections, odometer disclosures, and service invoices provide a continuous record of ownership and maintenance during this period.
Routine servicing was performed through Roger Mauro Imports before later transitioning to Stewart's Ferrari of Denver as ownership continued.
Ferrari of Denver
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Ferrari was maintained by Stewart's Ferrari of Denver, with invoices documenting routine maintenance, electrical repairs, cooling system service, suspension work, emissions inspections, and multiple major services.
One of the most significant documented services occurred during this ownership and included timing belts, tensioner bearings, water pump rebuilding, cooling system service, filters, ignition components, fluids, and emissions testing.
2009
Ownership continued with documented servicing performed by Cauley Ferrari Maserati in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The accompanying records illustrate continued preventative maintenance and investment rather than deferred repairs, reinforcing the long-term care the car received throughout its life.
2023–Present
The current owner acquired the Ferrari at Mecum Indianapolis 2023 for approximately $99,000 including buyer's premium. Rather than simply adding the car to a collection, the decision was made to immediately perform a comprehensive mechanical inspection and address major service items through Continental Autosports Ferrari, ensuring the car was properly sorted for future ownership.
Following that investment, additional maintenance was completed by Artisan Auto Indy in 2025. Today, showing 18,739 miles, the Ferrari remains part of a private collection and is now offered on consignment through MOTORVAULT.
Service History
Accompanying this Ferrari is an extensive service file documenting more than forty years of maintenance performed by respected Ferrari specialists. Highlights include the following:
October–November 1982 | 541–726 Miles
Roger Mauro Imports
Lakewood, Colorado
Original selling dealer warranty and delivery servicing including:
Factory delivery inspection
Fuel injection adjustments
Idle calibration
Road testing
General inspections
Warranty follow-up repairs
The original Warranty & Service Book contains the early dealer service entries.
November 1996 | 13,228 Miles
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver
Englewood, Colorado
Major Service – $1,703.94
Performed:
Timing belts
Timing belt bearings
Water pump rebuild
Water pump seal
Cooling system service
Fuel mixture adjustment
Check valve installation
General inspection
1998–2000 | 13,823 – 15,109 Miles
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver
Routine maintenance included:
Front suspension service
Front shock bushings
Hood strut replacement
Alternator belt replacement
Cooling system diagnosis
Battery service
Electrical repairs
Headlamp repairs
General inspections
April 2004 | 16,201 Miles
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver
Major Service – Approximately $5,000
Service included:
Timing belts
Timing belt tensioner bearings
Water pump rebuild
Camshaft seals
Distributor seals
Spark plugs
Air filter
Oil filter
Engine oil
Brake fluid
Coolant service
Cooling system overhaul
Emissions inspection
Door latch adjustment
April 2006 | 17,115 Miles
Colorado State Emissions Inspection
Successfully passed:
Emissions Inspection
Equipment Inspection
Evaporative System Inspection
Smoke Inspection
January 2009 | 17,928 Miles
Cauley Ferrari Maserati
West Bloomfield, Michigan
Annual Major Service – $4,074.39
Work included:
Timing belts
Belt tensioners
Distributor cap
Distributor rotor
Air filter
Fuel sending unit
Engine oil and filter
Coolant replacement
Brake fluid service
Hose replacement
Mechanical inspection
July–August 2023 | 18,187 Miles
Continental Autosports Ferrari
Hinsdale, Illinois
Comprehensive Major Mechanical Service – $15,410.25
Immediately following the current owner's acquisition, the Ferrari underwent one of the most comprehensive documented services in its history.
Major work included:
Complete engine major service
Timing belts
Timing belt tensioners
New water pump
Cooling system overhaul
New coolant hoses
Engine oil service
Gearbox fluid service
Brake fluid flush
New spark plugs
Fuel filter
Air filter
Accessory drive belts
Cam timing verification and adjustment
Air conditioning evacuation and recharge
Complete clutch replacement
New release bearing
Clutch adjustment
Electrical system diagnosis
Fuse panel service
Exterior lighting repairs
Headlamp adjustment
New power window lift motors
Window regulator servicing
Window switch replacement
Targa roof upholstery repair
Interior leather refinishing
Complete safety inspection
Road test
This service alone addressed many of the significant maintenance items associated with Ferrari 308 ownership and provides the next owner with a strong mechanical baseline.
May 2025 | 18,604 Miles
Artisan Auto Indy
Lebanon, Indiana
Recent Service – $2,087.90
Most recent servicing included:
New Genuine Ferrari alternator
Engine oil and filter service
Door latch cleaning and lubrication
General inspection
This work further demonstrates the current owner's continued investment and commitment to maintaining the Ferrari rather than simply preparing it for sale.
Service Summary
Documented servicing accompanies the car from new through the current owner and includes work performed by:
Roger Mauro Imports (Original Selling Dealer)
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver
Cauley Ferrari Maserati
Continental Autosports Ferrari
Artisan Auto Indy
Combined, the accompanying records document well over $30,000 in specialist servicing, including multiple timing belt services, water pump replacement, clutch replacement, cooling system overhauls, electrical repairs, suspension work, interior restoration, and recent preventative maintenance.
Documentation Included
One of the defining attributes of this Ferrari is the documentation that accompanies it. Rather than a collection of recent receipts, the file traces the car's history from delivery through the current owner, documenting decades of ownership, maintenance, and preservation.
Included with the vehicle are:
Original Ferrari Warranty & Service Book with original delivery information
Original owner's manual
Original Ferrari Sales & Service Organization directory
Original Ferrari Consumer Information booklet
Original California Emissions Warranty booklet
Original lubrication specification card
Original Ferrari document pouch
Original Blaupunkt CR-3001 radio owner's manual
Blaupunkt amplifier documentation
Blaupunkt warranty information
Roger Mauro Imports delivery documentation
Roger Mauro Imports warranty and service records
Stewart's Ferrari of Denver service invoices
Cauley Ferrari Maserati service records
Continental Autosports Ferrari service invoice
Artisan Auto Indy service records
Original Colorado title history
Original odometer disclosures
Original emissions inspection records
Historical ownership records
Mecum Indianapolis 2023 purchase documentation
The accompanying documentation provides an exceptional ownership history that supports the car's mileage and long-term maintenance.
Exterior
Finished in Rosso Corsa, the body presents as Ferrari intended with the clean proportions and crisp lines that have defined the 308 for more than four decades.
The Pininfarina-designed body remains one of Ferrari's most recognizable shapes, characterized by its low stance, flying buttress rear roof design, retractable headlights, and removable targa roof.
Exterior features include:
Rosso Corsa finish
Removable black targa roof
Factory Campagnolo metric wheels
Michelin TRX tires
Pop-up headlamps
Integrated front spoiler
Quad exhaust outlets
Factory badging and trim
Correct Bosch fuel injection configuration
The front luggage compartment retains its factory presentation and includes the spare wheel and original finishes expected of a carefully maintained collector example.
The engine compartment presents equally well, reflecting decades of conscientious ownership and continued maintenance rather than cosmetic over-restoration.
Interior
The cabin remains true to the original specification, featuring Saddle Brown leather seating contrasted by a Nero dashboard, center console, carpeting, and door panels.
Rather than being restored beyond recognition, the interior reflects thoughtful preservation while retaining the character expected from an analog Ferrari.
Interior highlights include:
Saddle Brown leather seating
Nero dashboard and console
Original gated five-speed shifter
Original three-spoke Ferrari steering wheel
Original Veglia instrumentation
Original switchgear
Factory air conditioning
Original Blaupunkt audio system
Original owner's document pouch
During the 2023 Continental Autosports service, both power window lift motors were replaced, regulators serviced, switches repaired as needed, and the removable targa roof upholstery professionally refurbished. Interior leather was also refinished where appropriate, resulting in an attractive presentation while maintaining originality.
Engine & Drivetrain
Power is supplied by Ferrari's 2.9-liter DOHC V8 equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, producing approximately 214 horsepower through a five-speed manual transaxle.
Unlike earlier carbureted examples, the GTSi benefits from improved cold starts, drivability, and reliability while preserving the unmistakable character of Ferrari's naturally aspirated V8. The open-gate manual gearbox remains one of the defining features of the driving experience, delivering the mechanical precision and engagement enthusiasts expect from a classic Ferrari.
Perhaps more important than the specifications themselves is the recent investment made by the current owner. Following acquisition in 2023, Continental Autosports Ferrari completed a comprehensive major service exceeding $15,000, including timing belts, tensioners, water pump, clutch assembly, accessory belts, cooling system service, ignition components, A/C service, electrical repairs, and extensive inspection.
Subsequent servicing by Artisan Auto Indy further reinforces the mechanical condition of the car. The result is a Ferrari that benefits from significant documented mechanical investment before reaching its next owner.
Driving Experience
The Ferrari 308 rewards smooth, deliberate inputs rather than outright aggression. Steering remains light and communicative, visibility is excellent, and the compact dimensions make the car feel remarkably usable compared to many modern exotics.
The naturally aspirated V8 builds power progressively while the gated five-speed manual provides one of the most satisfying shift actions of any production Ferrari.
With the removable targa roof stored, the cabin fills with the unmistakable sound of the transverse V8 immediately behind the occupants, creating an experience that has defined the 308 since its introduction.
Unlike many collector cars that become static display pieces, this example has continued to receive the mechanical attention necessary to be driven and enjoyed.
Market Perspective
The Ferrari 308 has become one of the most established entry points into vintage Ferrari ownership, but not all examples are created equal. Today's market increasingly rewards cars with known ownership history, comprehensive documentation, documented specialist servicing, and recent mechanical investment. Buyers recognize that properly maintaining a Ferrari is often more important than simply finding the lowest-mileage example.
This GTSi offers many of the characteristics experienced collectors seek:
Just 18,739 documented miles
Original delivery documentation
Original Warranty & Service Book
Factory books and literature
Extensive ownership history
Specialist Ferrari service history dating back more than forty years
Multiple documented timing belt services
Recent $15,410 Ferrari dealer major service
Additional 2025 servicing
Original accessories
Mecum auction provenance
It represents a well-documented, well-maintained example that can be confidently enjoyed while remaining supported by an exceptional historical record.
Included with Sale
Original Warranty & Service Book
Original owner's manual
Original Ferrari document pouch
Original Ferrari literature
Blaupunkt documentation
Historical service records
Original title documentation
Emissions records
Odometer disclosures
Mecum purchase documentation
Recent Continental Autosports Ferrari invoice
Recent Artisan Auto Indy invoice
Extensive ownership and service history dating back to new
Contact MOTORVAULT
For additional information, documentation, or to schedule a private viewing, please contact:
Brian Henry
Sales | MOTORVAULT
(317) 520-4663
brian@motorvault.com
Ralph Haga
Sales | MOTORVAULT
(309) 721-9725
ralph@motorvault.com
MOTORVAULT
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