Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
condition example of this 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.2L 260HP V8 5spd
Cabriolet in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination
of original factory 'Red' exterior paint with a tan leather seats
interior and tonneau cover and its original and still as new
factory Black soft top and with factory options of:Marelli
Microplex IgnitionAnti-SKid Braking System,Full 'Connolly' leather
interior,Air conditioning,Power steering,Electric Windows,Tinted
Glass,Quartz Clock,Stereo Speaker wih Electric Antenna,Bosch
K-Jetronic Fuel Injection with Lamda Control,Electric Left amp;
Right Side View Mirror,Electric Door Locks,Four Wheel Ventilated
Disc Brakes,5 Speed Gearbox with oil pump,Limited Slip
Differntial,Front 7J x 16" wheelsRear 8J x 16" wheelsand boasting
only 10,249 (Yes - Ten thousand, two hundred and forty nine!)
original miles and a recent full major service at the renown
independent Ferrari specialists 'F amp; M Motorsports' of Los
Angeles, CA at just 9,904 miles which included removing and
disconnecting all the components of the drivetrain, remove
camshafts and replace cam seals. replaced 2 timing belts, tensioner
bearing, spark plugs and all gaskets. Reassemble all engine covers.
Replace A/C amp; alternator belt. Replace fuel filters amp;
reinstall drivetrain. Replace oil amp; air filter. Refill all
fluids. Air Bleed the clutch amp; brakes and flush and renew brake
fluid. Remove engine amp; gearbox oil pans to replace the oil
seals. (Cost $7,280.78). Previous service at 9,611 miles included
replace tensioner bearings, replace 2 timing belts, remove valve
cover gaskets, remove crankshaft seals, install clutch kit; cover,
plate amp; T/O bearing, replace rear main seal, replace clutch
including slave cylinder, replace Thermo switch, replace turn
signal relay, install 4 new 'Continental Xtreme' 255/55R16 tires,
add new R-134A freon gas. (Cost $9,834.25) As Ferrari's compact
cars evolved they grew in both size and reputation. After the
progression from 206 to 308 the next evolution was the Mondial and
the 328 and what an evolution it was. Following on form, the
initially controversial but ultimately very successful 308 series
was the second generation of Ferrari's mid engined V8 range with
the Mondial proving to be one of Ferrari's most commercially
successful models over its thirteen-year run. The Mondial underwent
many updates throughout its production starting in 1980 with the
vehicle serving as the sole V8-engined 'GT' vehicle within the
Ferrari range and it was a significantly more expensive model than
the 308 GTBi with a base price for the coupe of $64K in 1981 (or
over $180K in 2017 dollars). The second generation was the Mondial
3.2, produced from 1985, and this car enjoyed strong popularity
within the Mondial range due to it being a sterling all-round
performer. These were some of the last Ferrari's to have relatively
straightforward maintenance and were powered by same engine as in
the 328 with the same five-speed 'dog-leg' racing gearbox, which
allowed for quicker and more direct shifts between 2nd and 3rd, and
4th and 5th, gears. The clutch was hydraulically-actuated and gear
selection is via cable operation. Like the new Ferrari 328, the
Mondial's engine grew in both bore and stroke to 3.2 L (3,185 cc)
in 1985. Output was now 270 PS (199 kW; 266 hp). The Mondial 3.2
was first presented at the 1985 Frankfurt Auto Show in September
that year.Available in both Coupe and Cabriolet forms, styling
refreshed with restyled and body-coloured bumpers, similar to the
328 with more integrated indicators and driving lamps, and new
alloy wheels with a more rounded face. The 3.2 also boasted a major
interior update, with a more ergonomic layout and a more rounded
instrument binnacle. Later cars, from 1987 onwards, also sported
ABS brakes. Fuel injection remained the primarily mechanical Bosch
K-Jetronic (CIS) with an O2 sensor in the exhaust providing
feedback to a simple computer for mixture trimming via a pulse
modulated frequency valve that regulated control fuel pressure. The
ignition system was Marelli Microplex, with electronic advance
control and one distributor per bank of the V8. The 1988 Mondial
3.2 would be the final model year that retained the relatively low
maintenance costs of the 308/328 drivetrain, allowing major service
items like timing belt and clutch replacement performed with the
engine/transmission package still in the car.3.2 Mondial Coupe
Production started: 1985, ended: 1988. Total production: 987 (91
Right Hand Drive) - 87 Imported to US/CA First serial number:
59165. Last serial number: 79671.3.2 Mondial Cabriolet Production
started: 1985, ended: 1988. Total production: 810, (57 Right Hand
Drive) - 449 Imported to US/CA First serial number: 59393. Last
serial number: 78895. This is therefore a very rare and collectible
Ferrari; 1 of only 449 total Mondial 3.2 Cabriolets imported to the
US and only 753 Left Hand Drive models total!Purchased originally
at 'Steven Kessler Motor Cars Inc Ferrari' of New York, NY on
3/31/1988 and delivered to it's original and only family owner in
Newark, NJ where it was initally and for many years primarily
serviced and in later years at the renown Ferrari independent
specialists 'C amp; G Auto Tech' of Caldwell, NJ. The car was
shipped to southern California by Horseless Carriage in late 2018
by the original owner's son after his inheriting the car following
his father's passing with only 9,796 original miles and the car was
then serviced at 9,904 miles at the renown 'F amp; M Motor Sports',
of Los Angeles, CA, the long established and well regarded local
Ferrari independent service center, where it received its most
recent full major service for an absolutely clean bill of health
for it's next owner.The car has reportedly always been a
non-smoking owners car from new which has obviously always been
serviced on schedule and will be sold with its original owners
handbooks, dealers service booklet, recent service records and
original purchase invoice for $90,175 (equivalent to $196,434 in
2018 according to the CPi inflation calculator) . The car will also
be sold with its original factory tools, spare wheel and jack and
factory boot and manuals. Driven only sparingly, obviously never
seen rain or bad weather and always well maintained and serviced at
only Ferrari specialists since new and always garaged with
absolutely no accidents and rare for these models no rust
whatsoever and owned by only obviously one very careful and
meticulous and mature family owner since new - never raced or
abused. The original factory 'Red' color paint is in absolutely
beautiful condition with no noticeable imperfections and the
completely original tan leather interior with its original Ferrari
leather skins is also in beautiful condition with virtually no
signs of any wear apart from a very small imperfection on the
interior kick panel on the drivers side from entering the car. The
cars original 5 spoke convex center wheels are uncurbed and
unblemished and the original spare has not ever been used. This
particular example with only some 10,300 original miles drives
exactly like such a well maintained and serviced ultra low mileage
Ferrari should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen
to be believed! You will surely look long and hard to find a finer
or lower mileage example of this single family owned car in
exceptionally clean and increasingly collectible shape. This is one
very desirable Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet with unrivaled and
comprehensive full recent service history!
