Chassis No. 19813
Engine No. 00343
Transmission No. 345

Introduced in 1975 and styled by Pininfarina, the 308 took over from the Dino 246 GT and established the compact, mid-engined V8 formula that would define Ferrari's model range for years to come. Its scalloped side intakes, twin circular rear lights, and concave rear window recessed into buttressed sail panels recalled the Dino, while its wedge profile was a clear result of extensive testing in Pininfarina's wind tunnel.

Less apparent was the 308 GTB's fiberglass, or vetroresina, construction, hand-laid by the artisans at Carrozzeria Scaglietti and contributing to a scant overall weight of roughly 1,050 kilograms. European-market cars of this first series were further distinguished by dry-sump lubrication and four Weber 40 DCNF carburetors, good for 255 CV at 7,700 rpm and a claimed top speed of some 250 km/h, figures that no later 308 would match. Fiberglass construction continued in Europe until the middle of 1977, by which point only 712 such cars had been completed.

Identified by the indented line where the roof joins the windscreen pillar, this fiberglass-bodied 308, chassis number 19813, was built at Maranello in 1976 and finished in rare Avorio Safari over Pelle Nera with matching Nero carpets. The accompanying Classiche “Red Book” records that the car was delivered new to Auto Becker, the prominent Düsseldorf dealership, and it was first registered on 9 August 1976. This Vetroresina was special-ordered from new with several unique features beyond air conditioning, among them a larger driver's seat for taller occupants, its headrest mounted to the bulkhead. These details have been confirmed by a mechanic who worked at Auto Becker when the car was delivered and who has known it from the start. The car has remained in Germany ever since, still carrying Düsseldorf registration a half-century later, and its German Fahrzeugbrief records just one keeper prior to the present owner.

Chassis 19813's low mileage of just over 13,500 kilometers reflects a long period in storage. Its first owner laid the car up for a number of years during an illness, and it was only rediscovered following his death approximately a decade ago. Although highly original and largely untouched, the Ferrari required a comprehensive restoration of both its bodywork and mechanical components, while its original interior was retained. No expense was spared in returning the car to its former glory, with all work overseen by the specialist who has known it since new and culminating in Ferrari Classiche certification in 2025.

The car is currently fitted with a genuine ANSA sports exhaust and period Campagnolo alloy wheels, and both its original exhaust system and original wheels accompany the sale. Presented today in its stunning and ultra-rare Avorio Safari, the original Pelle Nera interior is magnificently preserved, and the owner confirms the air conditioning is in perfect working order. In April 2026, this Vetroresina completed the Ferrari 308 Tour celebrating the model's 50th anniversary, and its owner, an avid Ferrari collector, was particularly complimentary about the car's performance and roadholding.

Ferrari Classiche examined the car in Modena and issued certification on 13 March 2025. The Red Book confirms that chassis 19813 retains its original engine, transmission, chassis, and fiberglass coachwork with which it left the factory, presented today in its extremely rare factory livery. Offered with just over 13,500 kilometers shown on the odometer at the time of cataloging, chassis 19813 is a compelling example of the lightest, most powerful, and purest of all 308 GTBs.