Description
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS - Original Rosso Corsa colour with black leather interior. The dashboard, centre console, pillar trims and door panels are also clad in black leather.
The car is in excellent overall condition, both outside and inside; even the removable roof is in great shape and, like the doors, seals perfectly when closed.
Two sets of original Ferrari keys are included, the original spare wheel (stored in the front boot) and the original Ferrari emergency kit. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with an alarm system and immobiliser.
The car has a government biennial inspection certificate valid until January 2028.
In 2008, a stainless steel exhaust system was installed, but the original exhaust has been preserved as well.
The car is fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres, which have new tread but date back to 2009.
There are some minor bodywork defects on the spoiler and the front grille area, and a small crack in the plastic cover of the front left light assembly (indicator/ position lights); inside, there is slight wear on the left side of the driver’s seat backrest.
Any other minor defects that may be present are typical for a 38-year-old vehicle and attest to its preserved condition.
Regular maintenance has always been carried out at authorised Ferrari service centres, specifically: 1, 000 km service (18/ 03/ 1988), 10, 000 km service (28/ 04/ 1988), 20, 000 km service (11/ 07/ 1988), 30, 000 km service (31/ 07/ 1989), 60, 000 km service (22/ 12/ 2004), 70, 000 km service (23/ 05/ 2008), 80, 000 km service (13/ 06/ 2023).
During all recent services, the timing belts were replaced.
Formally, in Italy, I am the 5th owner, although the 4th owner was the dealer from whom I purchased the car in January 2005, and they held the car for just 7 days.
I have owned the vehicle since January 2005 and so the car has spent more than half of its life in my hands. Since I’ve owned it, the car has always been kept in a private, heated garage and has never been involved in any accidents; it has also never been driven in the rain and has been regularly checked between services, always being driven at least once every two weeks.
The car can be described as "preserved," as all of its components are completely original, except for the stainless steel exhaust system mentioned above and the consumable materials.
Since 1 January 2008, the car has been registered with ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano) as a vehicle of historical interest.
Certainly, the Ferrari 328 is not as powerful as modern Ferraris, but its sleek design, which improves upon the earlier Ferrari 308, inherits many aesthetic traits from the Dino 246.
Despite lacking any electronic traction control, it is still very enjoyable to drive. In fact, precisely because of the absence of control systems, it provides a direct and honest driving experience, allowing the driver to feel the sensations coming directly from the road through the steering wheel and seat.
Thanks to its compact size and light weight, the car is also very agile and fun to drive, especially on winding mountain roads.
