For Sale: 1985 Ferrari 288 in West Palm Beach, Florida

• Classiche Red Book performed at the factory in Maranello
• Believed to be the first 288 Certified at the factory
• Factory Air Conditioning & Power Windows
• Copy of Original Sales invoice from Ferrari to Giuseppe Risi (Ferrari of Houston)
• 3rd owner was a prominent member of the Saudi Royal Family
• Extensive service history
• This was one of the first 200 cars produced
• Letter from Ferrari of Austin GM certifying numbers on drivetrain and body as original
• Recent comprehensive full major service by Ferrari of Naples

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.

The 288 GTO was born as Enzo himself was disappointed in Ferrari's production cars and non-existent presence in racing outside of Formula One. He enlisted the smartest minds from Nichola Materazzi & Leonardo Fioravanti. The Ferrari 288 GTO was produced as a homologation special, created so Ferrari could enter the fearsome FIA Group B racing category with a mid-engined, twin-turbo V8 supercar. In practice, it became a showcase for Ferrari's most advanced technology of the mid-1980s, using composite materials, forced induction and race-derived engineering to significantly outpace the standard 308 on which it was loosely based. Although Group B circuit racing was cancelled before the car could compete, Ferrari still built a limited run for its most devoted clients, turning the 288 GTO into an exclusive road-going embodiment of Ferrari's racing ambitions and a spiritual forerunner to later halo cars like the F40.

A truly outstanding 288 GTO, boasting impeccable documentation, elite ownership history, ties to deep Ferrari Heritage. Giuseppe Risi is the modern day Luigi Chinetti; like Chinetti, Risi owned a Ferrari dealership and ran the racing team for Ferrari in North America. Risi raced 333SP's, 360 GT's, 430 GT's, 458 GT's and up to the 296 GT's. He's raced and won Daytona, Sebring and LeMans. The 288 GTO is very important in Ferrari's lineage as it was the first of the "Halo Cars" and if it wasn't for the 288, there wouldn't have been an F40. The 288 still stands as the lowest production volume among the special cars at 272 units worldwide. This particular car has fastidious service history that is documented, it is believed to be the first 288 GTO to be certified at the factory in Maranello by the historian's account. This car was cosmetically and mechanically restored at the factory in 2010-2011 under Risi's stewardship. This was the peak of Risi's Ferrari competition days, and his cars received special treatment at the factory. This car has just undergone a comprehensive major service by Ferrari of Naples as well as concours treatment in house at GT Motor Cars. This is a car that you This the definitive collector's opportunity.

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.