1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

On its debut Motorsport Magazine remarked, “All the superlatives have been trotted out time and again, but the 328’s impeccable balance, terrific grip and uncanny stability rouse the taste buds of even the most jaded motoring palate”.

The Type 328 succeeded the vaunted Ferrari Type 308 line-up, and when it first appeared in 1985, it quickly became a sporting style icon of the indulgent 1980’s.

Boasting cleaner lines smoothed out by Pininfarina’s designers to make the car appear less aggressive but overall more refined, an updated interior and significantly enhanced performance over its predecessor, the 328 delivered a proper sports car experience to be remembered.

Under the hood in the middle we find the 328’s updated DOHC transverse-mounted V8 Engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injected now improved with the bore and stroke increased, bringing displacement to 3,186cc with an output of 270HP at 7,000 rpm achieving 0 – 100 in just 5.5 seconds through its fabled chrome gated 5-Speed manual transmission modern Ferrari’s no longer feature.

Offered here today is an excellently well maintained, very original and highly-desirable (Pre-ABS) 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS sold new in August of 1987 by Scuderia Veloce Motors Ferrari, Sydney ordered in Rosso Corsa over Tan Leather trim and has traveled just 65,000kms from new.

In lovely and impeccable original condition this car still features its original 16-inch Ferrari alloys, indelibly iconic Carello quad tail light lenses, its original Targa top in stunning condition and finer details like the fire orange Veglia Borletti instrumentation, double stitched leather seats in mint condition and even the Sekurit window glass, a truly cherished example.

This well maintained 328 GTS is not only accompanied by its factory log books and full jack and toolkit but also a swathe of invoices attesting to the meticulous maintenance it has receive across its 30 year lifespan, including its most recent major service completed in August 2016 and has traveled just 500km since.

Considered by many to be one of the most reliable Ferrari’s ever build, 328's have always been considered the enthusiast’s favourite, as they offer outstanding performance, wonderful road manners and refined sporting comfort. This sports classic, simply stated, checks all the right boxes and will satisfy even the most discerning connoisseur.