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The 328 GTS has long been regarded as one of Maranello’s sweetest spots - the last of the truly analogue mid-engined Ferraris, combining the classic lines of Pininfarina’s 308 with just the right amount of refinement and usability.
Introduced in 1985, the 328 was effectively the final evolution of the 308 lineage, retaining its timeless wedge profile but benefitting from subtle updates inside and out, along with the enlarged 3. 2-litre V8. With 270bhp on tap, a five-speed gated manual gearbox, and Ferrari’s characteristic howl, the 328 GTS offered the perfect blend of performance, balance, and everyday usability - a car that still, nearly forty years later, is considered one of the most rewarding Ferraris to own and drive.
This example, finished in the quintessential Ferrari combination of Rosso Corsa over Crema hide with Rosso carpets and Nero dash, was supplied new to the UK and registered on the 1st of August 1987. Presented today in wonderful condition throughout, it comes complete with its original owner’s manuals and a well-documented history file that charts a life of careful maintenance.
Renowned Ferrari specialists Foskers have known this car since 1999, carrying out regular servicing, general upkeep, and scheduled belt changes over the past two decades. The last belt service was performed by them in May 2023, with the next not due until May 2026. Notably, at 36k miles in 2020, Foskers also carried out rust treatment and preventative Waxoyl protection, ensuring the car remains structurally as sound as it is cosmetically beautiful. More recently, the car has been under the care of Kent High Performance Cars, with its most recent documented service carried out in April this year.
Today, the car’s condition reflects its careful life. The Rosso Corsa paintwork remains deep and glossy, the Crema hide interior is supple and inviting, and all the correct details - from the iconic five-spoke alloy wheels to the open-gated shifter - are exactly as they should be. It is accompanied by a stack of invoices to support its meticulous maintenance, offering confidence to its next custodian that it has been cared for in the right way by the right people.
As a model, the 328 GTS represents more than just a stepping stone in Ferrari’s history. It was the last V8 Ferrari developed under Enzo Ferrari’s watch, and for many enthusiasts, it captures the essence of Ferrari ownership better than anything before or since. Usable, elegant, and mechanically robust when properly maintained, it sits today as one of the marque’s most collectable modern classics - a car that bridges the gap between Ferrari’s raw 1970s icons and the more complex cars of the 1990s.
To drive, the appeal is obvious. The 3. 2-litre V8 is flexible and free-revving, the steering beautifully direct, and the open targa roof transforms the experience into something immersive and visceral. The joy of the 328 GTS lies not only in its looks but in the way it makes every journey feel special - a car as rewarding at 30mph as it is at full chat down a twisting road.
With its combination of provenance, condition, and expert specialist care, this 1987 328 GTS offers an opportunity to own one of the definitive Ferrari experiences. As values of earlier Ferraris continue to soar, the 328 remains one of the most compelling ways to enjoy a classic Maranello V8 - analogue, elegant, and every inch the driver’s Ferrari.
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