In the 1960s, mid-engines were common in racing, but unusual in road cars. Even Enzo Ferrari considered the design for his 12-cylinder engines too risky to offer to customers. He commissioned Sergio Pininfarina to develop a mid-engine prototype based on a 6-cylinder engine. The design was presented at the 1965 Paris Motor Show and was well received. From 1968 onwards, a series of two-seaters was marketed under the Dino brand name. The Dino 206 GT was followed in 1969 by the more powerful Ferrari Dino 246 GT and its open-top version, the Dino 246 GTS. The Dino 308 GT, produced from 1974 onwards, had an 8-cylinder engine, but was a 2+2-seater and only available as a coupé. To fill the gap in the range, the Ferrari 308 GTB was introduced in 1975, establishing a successful series that lasted for 10 years. The first 308 GTBs had a GRP body (called ‘Vetroresina’ in Italian), but after 707 vehicles had been built, Scaglietti switched to a conventional steel body because GRP production was too time-consuming, and in 1977 added the 308 GTS, a targa with a removable roof. The 308 GTS offered here was delivered to the USA in July 1979 and was probably imported to Switzerland in the early 1990s. According to the vehicle registration document, it was first registered on 29 September 1979 with the notation ‘G’ for used. In 2019, the Ferrari was purchased by the consignor for his collection. After taking ownership, he had the car extensively refurbished – among other things, the tailgate dampers were replaced, some carpets were renewed and a major service including replacement of the timing belt (at 60’043 km) was carried out. The attractive Targa then spent most of its time on display at the consignor's premises and was rarely driven. In 2021, at 61’530 km, the 308 was fitted with four new tyres and in 2023, at 63’686 km, an oil change was carried out. With 65’250 km on the clock, the Ferrari is in good to very good condition and will be handed over to a new owner with its last veteran MOT performed in July 2021.