With the Bertone Dino 308 and 208 GT4 models, Ferrari had ushered in a new series of cars, designed around the centrally mounted 90-degree V8 engine. The series continued in 1975 with the 308, equipped with the V8 with a displacement of 2927cc. In 1977 the GTS version was presented, with a removable roof, which greatly contributed to the success of the model, with which Ferrari achieved sales figures never seen before. At the end of 1980 the Bosch injection replaced the carburetors and in 1982 came the adoption of the four valves per cylinder, maintained until the end of production, in 1985.
The Italian Best was founded in 1990 as one of the successors of Box Model. The Box Model molds were split between Best and another Italian company, Bang. Best, directed by Marco Grassini with the company called M4 (named after the founder and his family: Marco, Mariella, Michele and Manuela), thus began producing high quality die-cast models in 1:43 scale. The quality has increased over time, especially thanks to the use of photo-etched parts. The company produces sports and racing car models from the 60s and 70s, mainly Ferrari, but also Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Porsche, Jaguar and Lola. The owners of Best also produced the Art Model (Ferrari, since 1993) and M4 (Alfa Romeo models, since 2007) brand ranges, and in 2004 they took over Rio material. After the death of Marco Grassini in 2016, the business is carried on by his family.