Coys Auction - Automoto D‘Epoca
Padova Fiera
Padova, Italy

Italy

Saturday 25th October 2008

Admission by catalogue only - admits two.

The new 308 GT4 Dino was unveiled at the Paris Salon in October 1973. It was intended as a replacement for the popular 246 GT Dino, but with new 2 2 seating and increased power to compensate for the two main criticisms levelled at its predecessor. In both of these respects the 308 GT4 succeeded admirably, despite the improved and more comfortable accommodation, the overall length of the car was increased by just 10cm whilst the new V8 cylinder engine produced 250bhp compared to the 190bhp of the 246 GT Dino. The handling of the new car was also above reproach, and to this day the model is praised by collectors of the marque for its driving characteristics. Solely for the Italian market it was also offered as the 208 GT4, being identical to the 308 bar its diminished 1.991cc engine size which, to