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1981 Ferrari 308 (GTS, red, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Ferrari
Model: 308
Variant: GTS
Year: 1981
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Red
Types: Classic Sports car Police / Emergency Replica / Film car

This catalogue entry records a 1981 Ferrari 308 GTS in red, a sports car, from the 1980s.

The 1981 Ferrari 308 GTS in red is filed under Classic, Sports car, Police / Emergency and Replica / Film car, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

An eighties car outside a home or workplace can carry the date unobtrusively, while the people arriving explain why it belongs in that particular scene. Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip. A supermarket or shopping-street scene needs attention to the signs behind the car, since modern lettering can stand out even when the vehicle choice is appropriate.

Possible roles in a production

Police and emergency appearances should be planned as replica or prop use, with the production agreeing the intended markings before the vehicle is dressed. A stationary emergency prop can support a fictional incident scene, with performer movement and the surrounding set dressing explaining the action being portrayed. Decals and other dressing should be reviewed against the planned shot, particularly when close detail makes the replica’s treatment a prominent part of the image.

About this listing

Red is the colour listed for this 1981 Ferrari 308 GTS, categorised as Classic, Sports car, Police / Emergency and Replica / Film car. For this model, our catalogue has 4 Ferrari 308s. Browsing by year shows model listings from 1976 through to 1984. Other listed colours include red and black. For context, our make listings total 34 Ferrari vehicles, alongside a period selection of 379 cars from the 1980s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1981 Ferrari 308 in red for filming?

A listing gives you a vehicle reference, not a reservation: send the dates and location for your Ferrari 308 enquiry so we can check availability properly.

Is the photo of this exact car?

No: this photograph illustrates the Ferrari 308, rather than the individual car being offered; we identify the exact vehicle and confirm its colour when sending options.

What if this Ferrari 308 isn't available?

If availability rules out this choice, our 34 Ferrari vehicles selection and 379 cars from the 1980s collection widen the search beyond the 4 Ferrari 308s currently listed.

Can it be driven on camera?

This Ferrari 308 listing does not promise on-camera driving; the particular action, owner's agreement and insurance must be checked, alongside the required transport and driver arrangements.

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