- 1 of just 1,344 fixed-roof Berlinetta examples produced
- Invoices for $13,000 including timing belt service
- Accompanied by clean CARFAX®, service records, owner's manual, and tool roll kit
LOT 173
Selling on Friday
1986 Ferrari 328 GTB
Launched at Frankfurt alongside the 3.2 Mondial 2+2 in 1985, Ferrari's Pininfarina-designed 328 was built upon the successful mid-engine V-8 layout of the 308 GTB and GTS, also penned by Pininfarina. Featuring taut bodylines clearly descended from its predecessors, the 328 was offered in Berlinetta (GTB) and Targa (GTS) forms. Aerodynamic improvements ushered in by the 328 included masterfully integrated bumpers, a new frontal treatment with a wide grille, and a discreet rear spoiler atop the rear roofline.
Mechanical updates included a larger-displacement 3.2-litre V-8 engine, hence the new Ferrari's '328' designation, denoting 3.2 litres and eight cylinders. A recent Octane magazine piece summarized the 328 best, stating, "There's the same glorious howl from the mid-mounted quad-cam V-8 but, in the 328, it uses an extra 200cc to provide 30 horsepower more than its predecessor along with a lot more torque." That extra power made the 328 capable of accelerating from rest to 60 mph in under 6.0 seconds enroute to a 163-mph top end, representing a significant performance increase over the prior 308. The 328 was produced for only four years until the fall of 1989 when the 348 TS debuted. Just 7,412 examples of the 328 GTS were produced; the GTS Targa was the most popular at 6,068 cars, outselling the GTB by a factor of five to one.
As one of just 1,344 fixed-roof Berlinetta models produced from 1986 to 1989, this lovely example is finished in a classic Ferrari Rosso Corsa over a beige leather interior. Repainted in its current and factory original color, the body presents very well. Exterior features include 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in newer Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires, iconic '80s pop-up headlights, integrated fog lights, and a roof-mounted spoiler.
The cockpit features seats trimmed in beige leather that are complemented by a color-matched center console and door panels. A Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 stereo has been added, and further interior appointments include air-conditioning, power windows, and retractable seatbelts. Facing the driver is a leather wrapped MOMO steering wheel with the iconic prancing horse in the center, as well as Veglia Borletti gauges with a 180-mph speedometer and 10,000-rpm tachometer.
Power comes from a mid-mounted 3.2-litre V-8 engine that features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection with four valves per cylinder. Factory rated at 260 horsepower; the engine is backed by a five-speed manual transaxle. A stainless-steel exhaust system has been added, amplifying this Italian stallion's glorious V-8 engine. Documented by various invoice records in 2021 totaling over $13,000, a timing belt service was performed in September of that year. Most recently in September of 2024, an oil change was also completed. The full list of items can be found on Worldwide Auctioneers' website or at the Document Station during the auction. Also accompanying the sale of this Ferrari is a set of owner's manuals and a tool roll kit.
Ferrari 328s are now getting the respect they deserve and as such their values continue to climb. Marque enthusiasts will be hard-pressed to find a more appealing example than this well-maintained GTB in quintessential Ferrari colors. With a host of noted mechanical components tended to in 2021 and documented by invoice records and a clean CARFAX® report, this Rosso Corsa Ferrari can be continued to be enjoyed on a regular basis.
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