The 308 GTB introduced in 1975 at the Paris Motor Show marked a significant change for the company from Maranello. This small car was powered by a mid-mounted transverse V-8 that opened up a market segment previously unexplored by Ferrari that had aimed its products at an elite clientele. Pininfarina provided the clean, compact shape that has stood the test of time. A GTS variant was unveiled at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show featuring an open targa roof. Bosch fuel injection arrived at the end of 1980 and the adoption of four-valve per cylinder technology came two years later. Production achieved sales records unknown to Ferrari until that time with a total of 12,000 cars sold through 1985, the final year of production. Thanks to the popularity of the Magnum PI television series, this is to many, the quintessential Ferrari.

Willy Koenig, a successful race car driver offered his first “tuner” Ferrari in 1974, a 365 BB which was supplied to Germany. As time progressed, modifications included not only the tuning and conversion of vehicles, Koenig supplied technical components, body parts, and conversion kits to Ferrari and other manufacturers including BMW and Porsche. 308’s typically received a fiberglass body kit; stiffened and lowered suspension; wider front and rear rims and tires; upgraded brakes, engine and oil cooling; and turbocharged and intercooled engines with titanium pistons.

This Koening 308 has the fiberglass body kit with flared fenders, red accented black leather seats with black carpets, 2-piece BBS rims, air conditioning. and power windows. Having been purchased in the mid 1990’s by the Cayman Motor Museum, it has been proudly on display since then.