When Columbia Pictures released Against All Odds in 1984, the opening chase sequence through Los Angeles introduced a black Ferrari 308 GTS to cinemagoers worldwide. KK Scale has now translated that specific car — a 1982 model-year US-specification Quattrovalvole in black — into a fully die-cast 1:12 scale model. The result sits at the intersection of Ferrari collecting and 1980s cinema history.
The Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole
Introduced in 1982, the Quattrovalvole — QV — variant replaced the two-valve GTSi with revised cylinder heads carrying four valves per cylinder on its 2926 cc naturally aspirated 90-degree V8. The quad-cam, 32-valve configuration sharpened throttle response and pushed European output to approximately 240 hp (DIN). The GTS bodywork is a Targa design: a removable roof panel distinguishes it from the closed GTB coupe. US-market cars were fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, impact bumpers and side marker lights to meet American emissions and safety regulations.
Los Angeles, 1984: The Film and Its Ferrari
Directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and James Woods, Against All Odds opened to US audiences in 1984. The Ferrari 308 GTS drives the film's early sequence — a high-speed pursuit on LA streets — and its black finish combined with the US-spec bumpers and side markers make the car instantly identifiable. The production's cultural footprint was amplified by Phil Collins's title song Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now), which became a major chart hit independently of the film itself. The 308 GTS featured is a 1982 model-year car configured to American market standards.
KK Scale and the 1:12 Scale Model
KK Scale is a European specialist in large-format die-cast replicas, with a catalogue that concentrates on 1:12 and 1:18 road cars. At 1:12, the format demands a level of surface and detail resolution that smaller scales cannot accommodate — and it remains an unusually ambitious choice for a road car subject. The construction is fully die-cast metal throughout. The livery replicates the film car's black finish, and the US-market exterior details — impact bumpers, side marker lamps — are present as distinguishing features of this specific edition.
In the Display Cabinet
The 1:12 format makes this a statement piece rather than a shelf-filler. Within a Ferrari 308 collection it pairs naturally with earlier two-valve GTS issues or the closed GTB Quattrovalvole coupe. For collectors drawn to screen-used subjects, it sits alongside the Magnum P.I. red 308 GTS — the contrast between that well-documented red television car and this black film car is itself a collecting narrative. The black US-spec livery and film provenance also give it relevance in broader 1980s pop-culture collections.
Frequently asked questions
What film is this Ferrari 308 GTS associated with?
Against All Odds, the Columbia Pictures film released in 1984, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jeff Bridges. The black 1982 308 GTS appears in an early high-speed chase sequence set in Los Angeles.
What makes this a US-specification car?
US-market 308 GTS models were fitted with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, enlarged impact bumpers and side marker lights to comply with American emissions and safety regulations. The film car is consistent with that configuration.
What is the Quattrovalvole upgrade?
Introduced in 1982, the QV (Quattrovalvole) variant added four valves per cylinder to the 308's 2926 cc V8, raising European output to approximately 240 hp (DIN) and improving throttle response over the earlier two-valve engine.
Who makes this model and what material is it?
The model is made by KK Scale, a European specialist in large-format replicas. It is constructed entirely in die-cast metal, not resin.
