What Ferraris appeared on the TV Show Magnum P.I.?
The 1980s TV series Magnum P.I., starring Tom Selleck, took the already popular Ferrari 308 and turned it into an icon. The Magnum Ferraris are undoubtedly responsible for much of the mystique and desire for Ferraris starting in the 80s. This is demonstrated by the fact that the Ferrari 308 (and its descendent, the 328) are still commonly referred to by casual admirers as “the Magnum P.I. car.” Throughout its history, the show featured three distinct types of Ferrari 308: • 1979 308 GTS • 1981 308 GTSi • 1984 308 GTS QV Between 3-5 examples of each car were used during filming, employing different cars for various types of shots. Cars in pristine condition were used for close-ups, and less cared for cars were used for action scenes and stunts. Some sources claim that the car used for stunts was not a real Ferrari, but a kit car. Universal Studios has a 308 GTS on their back lot that they claim was used on the series, but various sources claim that this example is actually one of the ki
