Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale June 2nd - 4th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele\'s 5th Annual Newport Beach, California
Auction.\r\n\r\nPlease contact us for more information. The Ferrari
308 was considered by many purists as the quintessential blue blood
Ferrari thoroughbred - reliable, superbly designed and expertly
crafted - until 1985 when Ferrari improved upon perfection and
created the 328. Borrowing much DNA from the highly lauded
eight-year reign of the 308, the Pininfarina design team lead by
Leonardo Fioravanti modified the profile, softening the
aggressively shaved angles, adding moulded bumpers, a roof spoiler,
resculptured door catches and a smaller front grille.\r\n\r\nThe
exhaust air louvres behind the retractable headlights, so
characteristic of the 308, disappeared, while the front lid
radiator exhaust air louvre was augmented. Inside the cockpit, the
seats were redesigned to be more ergonomic with smart stitching,
and a more sophisticated and futuristic instrument panel was
employed. The result was an aesthetic shared by the concurrent
Mondial 3.2 models, thus enabling all the eight-cylinder Ferraris
to present a homogeneous family identity. Under the hood, the new
328 featured the naturally aspirated V8, similar to the blueprint
of the 308 Quattrovalvole model. While it employed the same Bosch
K-Jetronic fuel injection system as its 308 predecessor, the
capacity of the engine was increased to 3,185 cc, and was coupled
with the Marelli MED 806 A electronic ignition and a synchromesh
five-speed manual transmission. Power testing showed that the 328
could produce 270 hp and 231 pounds-feet of torque. With a top
speed of 166 mph, the 328 could achieve 0-60 in a highly
respectable 5.5 seconds. The new 328 GTS Gran Turismo Spider with a
targa top came with a sticker price of around 60,000 and was
debuted at the 1985 Frankfurt Show to great fanfare and
international acclaim.\r\n\r\nThe car went into production the same
year and continued to be built in Maranello, Italy, until autumn
1989, when it was succeeded by the 348, by which time 7,400 units
of the 328 GTS had been produced. This gorgeous black 328 GTS with
tan interior has a targa top and is considered today to be a
superlative Ferrari thoroughbred by marque specialists. With the
stance of a Stealth Bomber and the personality of a true blooded
Ferrari stallion, this car is superb to look at, but even better to
drive. Always maintained in top condition, this 328 comes with an
extensive portfolio of service records. In 2012 over 6,500 was
spent on a general service, followed by another 2,000 in 2013. The
car then underwent an extensive service just last year, in which
all systems and aspects were comprehensively gone through, parts
replaced and restored to ensure its performance at a cost of over
15,000. This is especially telling, considering the fact that
unlike some Ferrari models, most engine maintenance on the 328 can
be completed without lowering the engine from the vehicle, thus
reducing the cost of labor and time in the shop.\r\n\r\nComes
complete with books and tools. The work undertaken on this car, its
meticulous ownership and the genetic nature of the 328 GTS, render
this Ferrari not only a superb collector\'s item, but it offers the
reliability and drivability required by a judicious and astute
Ferrari aficionado with a thirst for the open road. Books and tools
included. Clean CarFax
