Highly Original 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole Is the Targa-Top V8 the Market Still LovesFew shapes say 1980s exotic quite like the Ferrari 308, and this white 1984 308 GTS Quattrovalvole is a particularly tidy example of the breed. Listed by Merlin Auto Group out of Atlanta, Georgia, the targa-topped Pininfarina wedge shows just over 28,000 miles, wears its original-and-highly-original presentation proudly, and pairs the desirable five-speed manual with left-hand drive. In other words, it ticks the boxes that 308 buyers have learned to chase.The Quattrovalvole, or QV, arrived late in the 308 story and quietly fixed the model's biggest complaint. Earlier fuel-injected 308s had lost some of their bite, so Ferrari fitted four-valve cylinder heads to the 2.9-liter V8, restoring a healthier output and the willingness to rev that the engine had always promised. The result is widely regarded as the best-driving version of the carbureted-to-QV lineage, and it is the configuration enthusiasts tend to seek out today.This particular GTS backs up its looks with substance. The odometer reads roughly 28,120 miles, the cabin is finished in black against the white exterior, and the seller documents the car as original and highly original, the kind of language collectors like to see when they are paying a premium for an unmolested example. The removable targa roof panel, the five-spoke alloys, and the slatted rear deck are all present and correct.What the 308 GTS QV Market Looks Like Right NowHere is where the asking price gets interesting. Merlin Auto Group lists this GTS QV at $225,826, a number that sits well above where most of the recent data lands. According to the Hagerty Valuation Tools price guide, a 1984 308 GTS Quattrovalvole carries a value of roughly $104,000 in #3 (Good) condition, and the broader 308 QV market has softened slightly of late, with the closely related 308 GTB QV coupe shown trending down a few percent in the same guide. Hagerty's tiered ratings, which run from #4 (Fair) up to #1 (Concours), are a useful sanity check before anyone writes a six-figure check.AdvertisementAdvertisementRecent sales tell a similar story. Comparable GTS QV examples have changed hands in roughly the high-$70,000s to low-$130,000s range over the past year, including a low-mileage manual that sold at auction this month around $135,000. Against that backdrop, the seller's price looks ambitious, which makes the documented low mileage and the highly original condition the key questions a serious buyer would want to verify in person.None of that changes why people love these cars. The 308 GTS QV is usable, charismatic, and instantly recognizable, and clean original examples with manual gearboxes remain the ones collectors circle back to. Whether this white targa finds a buyer at its current number or settles closer to guide value, it is a reminder that the 308 has graduated from affordable entry-level Ferrari to a genuine blue-chip classic.Related ReadingRare Carbureted Ferrari 308 GTS Emerges With Restoration and Classiche CertificationPristine 1983 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole Offered with Low Kilometers and Full ProvenanceAdvertisementAdvertisementTwo Ferrari 308s Resurface After Three Decades Hidden in a Minnesota Garage⚡️ Read the full article on MotoriousSign up for the Motorious Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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