**Offered for Sale: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO — Early FIA Homologation Example, Exceptional Provenance**
This 288 GTO, chassis, is a rare opportunity for discerning collectors and investors seeking one of the most desirable supercars in Ferrari’s history. Delivered new in February 1985 to Autexpo GmbH, Filderstadt, Germany, it boasts a fully documented history from new, including Ferrari factory invoice, EPA/DOT import documentation, and Ferrari Classiche Certification.
- Imported to the U.S. in 1988 by Ferrari SpA, delivered to Giuseppe Risi, Houston, TX
- Legally imported with full EPA and DOT release documentation
- Sold to Dan Heard, New Orleans, LA in 1995, then repurchased by Risi in 2001
- Underwent a major mechanical overhaul and achieved Classiche Certification in November 2010
- Showcased in the Ferrari of Houston showroom in August 2011
- Sold by Joe Sackey Classics from Risi in November 2015 to a private collector: a prominent Saudi Royal family member based in Beverly Hills
- Professionally serviced by Ferrari of Beverly Hills in 2016 and 2021, invoices totaling $20,024 and $26,736
- 14,133 miles (22,746 km) recorded in 2022, with minimal mileage since
- Most recently serviced in 2025: fluids, clutch, and brakes
Due to its early 1985 production, this chassis is among the exclusive first 200 “genuine homologation” 288 GTOs—built prior to the FIA homologation stamp date of June 1, 1985. These rare early cars are coveted by serious collectors, and their value continues to rise in today’s market.
A truly outstanding 288 GTO, boasting impeccable documentation, elite ownership history, and the highly sought-after homologation pedigree. This is the definitive collector’s opportunity—contact us for more details or to arrange a private viewing.
Of all of the now Big Six Halo Cars. The 288 is the most useable of all of them and is the one that started it all for the Ferrari Halo Cars. If it wasn’t for the 288 GTO—there wouldn’t be an F40. This is a rare opportunity to own a 288 GTO that is here on U.S. soil without having to incur any tariffs.
