Ferrari 308 GTBAnno 1978
Right hand drive, early carburetor, factory dry-sump 308 GTB. Argento Auteuil over Rosso. Same family ownership since 1994 with single-specialist service history. Engine and gearbox run exceptionally strongly, and the car has recently passed Swedish state inspection (Bilprovningen).
The car
Detail images & wear
The images below document the car in detail — minor defects, wear and patina.
Additional detail images can be provided on request. Please get in touch if there is a specific area you would like to see more closely.
An early, original 308
An early Ferrari 308 GTB with quad Weber carburetors and factory dry-sump lubrication. Chassis #25875, engine F 106 A 021, finished in Argento Auteuil Metallizzato over Rosso leather with Daytona-style seats and Nero inserts.
Sold new in the United Kingdom in 1978. Exported to Sweden on 29 December 1989 by its first Swedish owner, who had purchased the car while living in the UK and brought it with him on his return. Acquired by the current family in 1994 and retained ever since — 32 years of continuous, single-family ownership. Only two private owners in Sweden since 1989. The historical record remains on the UK DVLA registry.
Repainted in the original Argento Auteuil by a marque specialist in the early 1990s. Since 1994 all servicing and mechanical work has been carried out exclusively by Ferrari specialist Christos at Autokinito in Uppsala, Sweden, with full documentation and a complete service file (Exclusively serviced by Autokinito, except handbrake and head light relay service 2025, done by EB Auto, Uppsala). Cambelts have recently been replaced and a new air-conditioning compressor fitted. The car is in good working order, with the engine and gearbox contributing greatly to the driving pleasure.
Fitted with period-correct 16" Compomotive 3-piece split rims and an Ansa exhaust system. The original 14" factory wheels are included in the sale.
Service & ownership history
Scanned copies of selected documents from the car's file — previous-owner declaration, Swedish import permit, state inspection protocols and marque-specialist service invoices. Click any document to open the full scan.
15 January 1986UK owner certification
Signed declaration from a previous UK owner: no body repair, no major engine work, no accident or insurance claim, and no finance encumbrances. Confirms chassis #25875 and engine F.106A.021.
19 May 1986UK V5 Vehicle Registration Document
DVLA V5 issued to Anders Ericsson (Newmarket) following the transfer from David Coombes on 10 December 1985. UK plate EBC 505T, chassis/engine 25875, 5 former keepers.
12 July 1989UK MOT test certificate (VT20)
Department of Transport test certificate, valid to 11 July 1990. Recorded mileage 34,335. Issued by Heath Garage, Newmarket. Plate EBC 505T.
21 July 1989Beacon Motor Syndicate at Lloyd's — insurance
UK comprehensive motor insurance certificate issued to Anders Ericsson for the 1989/90 period. Sum insured £50,000, 65% no-claims bonus. Confirms continuous insured use in the UK before the Swedish import.
31 October 1989Länsstyrelsen — Swedish import permit
Decision from the Swedish County Administrative Board confirming the import and one-month driving permit (körtillstånd) for chassis 25875 ahead of registration inspection. Registered PAL 559.
27 June 1991Bilprovning — Lund (Approved)
Swedish state inspection (kontrollbesiktning) passed without remarks. Odometer 36,918 miles. Chassis 25875, registration PAL 559.
5 June 1992Bilprovning — Eslöv (Approved)
Swedish state inspection passed without remarks. Odometer 37,511 miles. Chassis 25875, registration PAL 559.
14 March 1994MHRF inspection protocol
Motorhistoriska Riksförbundet insurance inspection performed in Örebro. All categories rated I (approved). Compomotive 16" wheels noted; original 7.5×14" wheels confirmed as included. Odometer 39,988 miles.
16 May 2003Autokinito service invoice — major service (1/2)
Christos at Autokinito in Uppsala: clutch replacement, flywheel skim, cambelts, cam timing, valve clearances, fuel tank cleaning, brake overhaul, carburetor strip and calibration, full fluids. Parts list — page 1.
- 16 May 2003
Autokinito service invoice — major service (2/2)
Continuation of the 2003 invoice with full labour breakdown. Total 88,669 SEK incl. VAT. Documented marque-specialist work that anchors the modern service file.
16 December 2021Autokinito service invoice — carburetor & ignition rebuild
Carburetor rebuild (4×), ignition pulse generators and coils renewed, synchronisation and engine tuning, gearbox oil, fuel filter, new A/C compressor fitted, expansion tank repaired. Total 131,239 SEK incl. VAT. Odometer 47,057 miles.
28 June 2025EB Auto service invoice — handbrake & headlight relay
Handbrake repair (seized brake pads, cable adjustment), headlight relay replacement, and inspection. Total 13,885 SEK incl. VAT. Odometer 47,848 miles.
26 May 2026Autokinito invoice — airbox & fuel leak repair
Demounting and mounting airbox, repair of fuel leak. 5.5 hours labour. Total 6,531 SEK incl. VAT.
The complete service file — including additional Autokinito invoices, registration documents and the UK DVLA record — is available on request and accompanies the car at sale.
Parts replaced during the 2021 Autokinito major service
A/C compressor — new (left) and original (right), replaced in 2021
DVLA record & period photograph
The car's UK registration EBC 505T is still on record with the DVLA — listed as a Ferrari, silver, 2,926 cc petrol, and untaxed since 1 January 1990.
Period photograph — UK plate EBC 505T, still on the car 
DVLA — EBC 505T confirmed as Ferrari, Silver 
DVLA — untaxed since 1 January 1990 
DVLA — 2,926 cc petrol, vehicle status Untaxed
Anyone can verify the record directly at vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk using registration EBC 505T.
Original Ferrari factory brochure
The original nine-page sales brochure issued by Ferrari for the 308 GTB and GTS in the late 1970s. Period photography, chassis and engine data exactly as written when this car was new. Click any page to view full size.
Technical data
Non-original fitments
The car is currently fitted with 16" Compomotive 3-piece split-rim wheels, yellow Koni shock absorbers with matching springs, and an Ansa aftermarket exhaust system. The original steering wheel and the original 14-inch wheels are retained and included with the sale.
Enclosed delivery at cost
The current owner operates professionally in enclosed vehicle transport. Enclosed delivery can be arranged at cost price to continental Europe, or to Calais for handover to UK buyers.
Eligible for 5% import VAT
Owing to its age, historical interest and original factory specification (dry sump / carburetors), the car qualifies under Chapter 97, commodity code 9705 of the UK tariff. Under the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (Section 21) this provides a reduced effective import VAT of 5% and 0% customs duty. Buyers are advised to obtain a Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling from HMRC prior to transport. All UK customs procedures are the buyer's responsibility; the seller provides the required Swedish registration and export documents.
€89,000
Viewing by appointment. Serious enquiries welcome.