Chassis Number: 19505
Ferrari historian Marcel Massini notes that as few as 712 fiberglass-bodied 308 GTBs were produced. Just 100 examples were sent to North America. These early fiberglass cars were nearly 330 pounds lighter than the steel-bodied 308s that followed, allowing drivers to take full advantage of the model’s transverse mid-mounted 2.9-liter V8 for optimal handling. This car was first sold via Luigi Sports Cars of Montreal. From its early life in Quebec, chassis 19505 remained in Ontario for many years, having passed through several of the province’s premiere collections. From November 2000 until March 2015, it resided in a prominent collection in Toronto. During this time, it was treated to a complete, multi-year restoration to original specifications. The reported goal of this exhaustive process was to secure a Platino Award at the Cavallino Concorso d’Eleganza in Palm Beach, FL. After being stripped down to bare fiberglass, the car was reported painted in Rosso Corsa at a Ferrari-approved facility. Similarly, the interior was masterfully retrimmed in tan leather with black inserts. In late 2014, it was furnished to an appreciable level of mechanical sorting (including major engine-out service) by Ferrari master technician Massimo Conti. Continued care has been executed within the consignor’s ownership by Tim Stanford Foreign Cars of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and today this desirable Vetroresina is an eminently presentable example of this rare breed. Furthermore, correspondence on file from Ferrari Classiche confirms that it has issued its certification book, which at the time of cataloging is being processed for delivery. As presented today, the car rides on date-coded Campagnolo wheels shod in Michelin XWX tires. Accompaniments include a matched spare tire, tool roll and manuals. This early fiberglass chassis is an attractive choice for Ferrari enthusiasts looking for responsive performance and agile road-handling capabilities in a shapely and well-maintained package.
