NEW PRICE! 52,819 miles, tool roll, jack kit, extensive maintenance receipts. Spectacular all-new interior with upgraded stereo, new tires, new plugs & wires, runs and drives great. Ready to enjoy!
If you’re doing your homework on this handsome Ferrari, you already know that it was originally white (Bianco). That was probably fine for the Miami Vice ‘80s, but sometime in the early 2000s, it was repainted black and it was unquestionably a very expensive job. And let me lay your concerns to rest: it was NOT repainted because of an accident or body damage. There’s a clean CarFax report and a fairly extensive paper trail on the car’s service history over the past 20 or so years, none of which suggests accident damage. There are no black marks in this car’s history, just a color change back when these weren’t particularly valuable machines. And can you really fault the guy for changing the color? This 328 looks spectacular in basic black.
It also appears that the interior has enjoyed a rather significant makeover thanks to the experts at Black Horse Garage. It looks like it started as a simple stereo upgrade, but ultimately encompassed new upholstery on the seats, console, door panels, fresh carpets and kick panels, plus new weather seals on the glass. Extensive sound-deadening material was added underneath, and the new stereo equipment is completely hidden from sight. The cost? $15,686.50 and you’d better believe it’s gorgeous. The leather is so supple you can hardly resist running your fingers over it and the lovely color is somewhere between brown and burgundy, a kind of dark terra-cotta that works exceptionally well with the black paint. It remains almost entirely unmarked, even the driver’s outer bolsters, and the supportive foam underneath grips you exactly right for spirited driving. And I suppose it’s worth mentioning that there’s a built-in radar detector under the dash, just in case. Up front, the forward trunk carries the original spare and Michelin TRX radial that has never been used and we just installed a new battery underneath. The rear trunk area is also in good condition, although the zipper on the vinyl cover doesn’t zip very well—it might be repairable or may need to be replaced but we haven’t investigated.
But you’re not buying a Ferrari because of its luggage-carrying capacity, you’re buying it because of the way the mechanical bits do their job. The 3.2 liter DOHC V8 behind your right shoulder is a larger version of the 308’s unit, now with myriad improvements all designed to make the Ferrari easier to live with on the street. Perhaps the most notable upgrade is the ability to change the timing belt without removing the entire engine, a first for a V8 Ferrari and something that was long overdue. We have recent service receipts for a water pump/timing belt change and the total was under $1000. Remarkable! With 270 horsepower on tap, it’s a wonderful performer that never feels underpowered or sluggish, even at low RPM. We recently replaced the spark plugs, extenders, and plug wires ($600) and it runs superbly. On the street, it is perfectly happy to trundle around at 2000-3000 RPM without getting cranky and there’s always torque available to pull the car. Listening to the engine and running the shifter though its gates is enough to make you forget you have children, let alone how effective the rear defroster might be. It is love fueled by petrol.
The 5-speed manual gearbox does take some familiarizing, particularly since it’s the “dogleg” transmission. Clutch take-up is smooth, not grabby, and as I mentioned, it doesn’t mind traffic as long as it you give it a blast once you’re clear. The suspension is a fantastic blend of capable and comfortable, truly making this an everyday supercar, and it will never rattle the fillings out of your teeth. Handling is razor sharp and the unassisted steering dances in your hands as it telegraphs every dip and turn in the road. Brakes are, of course, immensely powerful. This car has 52,819 original miles, so don’t expect a perfect undercarriage, but like all Ferraris, it has been limited to fair weather use so there’s nothing more than dirt and grime underneath, never any rust. Unmarked 5-spoke alloys are iconic and carry recent 16-inch Goodyear performance radials.
Documentation includes a binder with an owner’s manual copied inside as well as extensive service receipts dating back to 1999, including two timing belt changes, the aforementioned interior upgrades, and multiple other service items. The car also includes a full factory tool kit and jack assembly in their original pouches.
6068 328s were built in three years, making them rather rare compared with the 308 and any later Ferrari. Their user-friendly nature was revolutionary in 1987 and today they remain excellent cars for enthusiasts who like to drive. You simply won’t enjoy yourself more behind the wheel in any other car than you will in this Ferrari 328—who cares how much it will appreciate in the next five years? Drive it and you’ll understand.
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