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1978 Ferrari 308 GTS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$242,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $220,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Ferrari 308
Generation
308 GTB/GTS
Version
308 GTS (carburetted)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
25371
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 26 comparable sales, 121% over its top.

Middle half of sales$56,750 to $99,375
Median$68,250
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Ferrari 308 GTS (carburetted) (308 GTB/GTS) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $56,750 and $99,375.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 FERRARI 308 GTS TARGABarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$67,000
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, July 28, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 28, 2026$64,000
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, July 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2026$116,555
Euro 1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, June 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2026$64,500
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, April 14, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 14, 2026$140,000
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, March 3, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 3, 2026$125,000
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2025$56,000
1978 Ferrari 308 GTSBring a Trailer, Nov. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 11, 2025$50,000

Options

Factory options named in the listing, matched to our catalogue.Likely