This Ferrari runs on coffee and kept Concorso Italiano buzzing all day
Published on Sep 03, 2025 at 10:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on Sep 04, 2025 at 3:32 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
A Ferrari 308 espresso machine was one of the most unusual sights at Concorso Italiano 2025, where Italian classics filled the show field during Monterey Car Week.
The car was originally built in 1984 and later converted by San Francisco’s Graffeo Coffee into a working café on wheels.
Its trunk holds a professional coffee system, while the rest of the Ferrari 308 remains fully functional.
Visitors crowded around the espresso machine throughout the day, making it one of the most talked-about entries at Concorso Italiano.
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Ferrari 308 powered espresso machine
Placed among Ferraris, Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, and Lamborghinis, the modified Ferrari 308 stood out immediately.
The sound of the V8 combined with the smell of espresso drew people over, and shots were served directly from the trunk.
It became one of the busiest attractions at Concorso Italiano, drawing steady attention from owners and spectators alike.
The conversion was carried out with the help of Porsche specialists (the irony, considering this is a Ferrari) Church of the Air Cooled.
The espresso machine was mounted in the rear trunk, while a water tank was fitted in the front compartment.
Pumps were routed through the car to keep the system supplied.
The Ferrari 308 is still capable of being driven, though at Concorso Italiano it remained parked while serving coffee.
Concorso Italiano crowd reactions
Concorso Italiano has long been a key part of Monterey Car Week, drawing several hundred Italian cars to the event each August.
The 2025 edition featured rare examples including Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France tributes, Bizzarrinis, and modern models such as the Lamborghini Revuelto.
Yet the Ferrari 308 espresso machine was one of the most discussed cars on the field, offering something different from the traditional concours entries.
Graffeo Coffee, founded in San Francisco in 1935, created the project as a way to connect its Italian roots with car culture.
The Ferrari 308 espresso machine has already appeared at motorsport events and private gatherings, and its presence at Concorso Italiano expanded its audience further.
The reaction showed that unusual builds can sit comfortably alongside restorations and original classics during Monterey Car Week.
The Ferrari 308 espresso machine left Concorso Italiano as one of the most photographed cars of the event.
In a week dominated by rare and historic vehicles, it provided a distinctive alternative that drew attention for both its engineering and its presentation.
Monterey Car Week continues to evolve, and the response to this Ferrari suggests that space exists for projects that explore new ways of engaging with automotive culture.
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
