Introduced in 1975 and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Ferrari 308 remains one of Maranello’s most iconic creations, embodying the wedge-shaped elegance of Pininfarina design and the visceral charm of a mid-mounted V8. Conceived as the successor to the Dino 246 GT, the 308 combined strikingly modern lines with a compact, driver-focused cockpit and a spirited 2.9-litre eight-cylinder engine that made it both accessible and exhilarating. Beyond its mechanical allure, the 308 transcended the automotive world to become a cultural touchstone, immortalised on television screens as Magnum P.I.’s getaway car and forever linked to the glamour, freedom, and aspiration of 1970s and 1980s motoring. Today, half a century on, the Ferrari 308 is not merely a timelessly elegant, classic sports car, but a symbol of an era when Italian design and engineering defined the fantasy of speed and style. You can find plenty of Ferrari 308s listed for sale in the Classic Driver Market.

Our favourite Ferrari 308s for sale