Images: Ferrari Mk.I 308 (1975-77)
Released in 1975, the Ferrari Mk.I 308 GTB was a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe with two-plus-two seating. Hand-made in Maranello, Italy, the 308 GTB was powered by a 2.9-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Unusually, the Mk.I 308 had fibreglass body panels (with the exception of the aluminium bonnet and steel rocker panels), possibly due to fiberglass moulds being quicker to produce than dies for metal pressings…. Read full Ferrari 308 review
Images: Ferrari Mk.II 308 (1977-85)
From June 1977 (and late 1976 for the US market), the Mk.II 308 GTB was produced with conventional steel body panels this change had been attributed to faster and cheaper production, or to ease of repair. In 1978, the 308 range was expanded with the introduction of the 308 GTS which had a removable satin black-finished fibreglass targa top that could be stowed behind the seats when not in use. From January 1984 production, corrosion resistance for the steel body was improved through the application of ‘Zincrox’, an electrolytic-applied multi-layer coating which consisted of a layer of zinc on the steel surface, followed by a layer of chrome and then chrome oxide.
