Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 GTS 2DR 1989
General description :
The 308, boasting one of the most recognisable silhouettes ever penned by Pininfarina, wore a markedly different design from Ferrari's first two-seat, mid-engined road car, the 246 Dino. Whilst the Dino's design was curvaceous and voluptuous, the 308's was angular, sharp, and more progressive. Regardless, the 308 was an instant hit, and its lines came to define Ferrari's late '70s and early '80s sports cars.
A few years later, Ferrari refined both the 308's design and mechanical attributes, and in 1985, they released a new model, the 328. Stylistically, the 328 was very similar to its predecessor, albeit with a few small differences. It received moulded bumpers, a slightly smaller front grille, and its most readily distinguishable feature, a small roof spoiler that was mounted just aft of the rear seats. The 328's interior received more supportive seats, along with superior ergonomics and improved general quality, which made the car's driving experience more intuitive.
Mechanically, the V-8's bore and stroke were increased, which increased capacity to 3,185 cubic centimetres. As a result, horsepower was increased to 270 brake horsepower at 7,000 rpm. This made the 328 capable of a top speed of 160 mph and a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
This beautiful and all-original 328 GTS was delivered new to Michael Webb in Cornwall on 11 May 1989. The car was ordered through Nigel Mansell's Emblem Sports Cars Ltd. in Nero over a beige leather interior. Mr Webb, an avid Ferrari collector, had ordered his 328 in January of the previous year and specified it with optional air conditioning, ABS, and a rear aerofoil. Making this one of just 292 U.K cars with ABS. Once he took delivery, the car was registered as F387 WPR. As the market was rapidly rising, Webb decided to offer the car for sale the following Monday. Unfortunately, that day would later become known as "Black Monday". Even as the market crashed, Webb refused to accept a lesser offer for the car, and the sale fell through. As such, he in turn decided to store the car and wait for the market to return. Thus, the 328 was properly decommissioned, with all fluids drained and the car raised on axle stands and wrapped under cover in a heated garage, and there it would remain for the next 25 years.
Following the cars removal from storage, it was promptly recommissioned by Ferrari Specialists DK Engineering, the car changed hands a further two times in 2015 before being placed once again into long term storage in August 2016.
DK Engineering have continued to look after the car, with bills totalling over £30,000.00 for various works since 2015. The last visit was in March 2020.
The car is now offered for sale with just 594 miles showing on the odometer, and is complete with original book pack including the owners manual, tools, jack and roof cover. Along with these is an extensive file of correspondence, invoices and MOT's documenting the cars history since leaving the gates of Maranello. The car is a prime candidate for entry into national and international concours events and remains arguably the finest RHD 328 GTS left in existence today.
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1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 3.2 GTS 2DR is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Preston by Amari Super Cars for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : 328 GTS Model Version : 3.2 GTS 2DR Engine size : 3.2 Model Year : 1989 Sub type : Coupé Location : Preston
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The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
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In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
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