Ferrari 328 GTS
Chassis No: ZFFCA20S000079035
An unrepeatable 49km from new
Full tool kit, spares and clock setting tag
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Ferrari for the masses
The 328 was the final evolution of the transversely mid-mounted, conventionally aspirated 90 degree V8 Dino engine. The transversely mounted engine is a popular way to save space on the rear-mid, rear wheel drive layout. The 328 has been described as one of the most usable classic Ferraris because of its durable road record, history of appreciating value, and classical aesthetics.
The very first developmental prototype for the 328 model was manufactured in the summer of 1984. Chassis number 49543 was certified, road-registered and extensively tested through the spring of 1985. Interestingly, the original prototype was manufactured as a full soft top cabriolet convertible. The story is that while the technical departments were pleased with the performance of the prototype, the marketing influence feared that as a convertible, it would compete with the Mondial Cabriolet model. It was subsequently produced, like its predecessor, only in Berlinetta (GTB - coupe) and removable hard top Spider (GTS - targa) variants.
Powering this mid-engine beast is a potent 3.2-liter V8 engine capable of producing up to 270 horsepower. On the track, this translates to a whopping top speed of 160 mph and a massively quick 0-60 time of just 5.5-seconds. This was an astounding feat for any sports car in the 1980s. Exceptional chassis dynamics and superb styling had been a common theme of all these entry level two seaters, but such was the 328’s appeal, it went on to sell at an even faster rate than its predecessors. Produced for four years from the autumn of 1985 until the autumn of 1989, just under 7500 were built compared to 12,000 308s over a ten year period. Like the Pininfarina-designed Dino 246 and 308, the 328.
The tubular steel chassis used by the outgoing 308 GTB and 308 GTS was retained but given new type numbers: F106 MB 100 for the 328 GTB and F106 MS 100 for the 328 GTS.Suspension was fully independent via unequal length wishbones, coil springs and new Koni dampers. Camber adjustments were made while track was widened by 25mm at the front and 5mm at the rear. Anti-roll bars were installed at either end. For improved responsiveness, a quicker steering rack was fitted. Ventilated disc brakes were used all round with each axle running off its own circuit as per the 308. Twin fuel tanks with an overall capacity of 74-litres were used. They were mounted either side of the engine, up against the rear bulkhead. Handsome new 16-inch Speedline wheels were styled in Ferrari’s traditional five-spoke pattern. They measured 7-inches wide at the front, 8-inches wide at the back and came shod with the latest Goodyear tyres.
“Quick by modern standards, extremely fast by 80s standards.”
- Jalopnik
Chassis ZFFCA20S000079035
This stunning unregistered example comes with just 49km on the clock. A true time capsule. Finished on Rosso Corsa over Tan, this concours example has been lovingly cared for throughout the years by the two previous owners. Despite having so few miles on the clock the car comes with full service history, the first owner has even gone to the effort of keeping all the original belts and some original spark plugs. As you can imagine the car also retains its original tool kit, spare parts, bulbs and tire inflator, along with all original books.
A lovely touch is the car even retains the clock setting label (seen below). Complementing the originality of the interior, which is absolutely immaculate. The paint is also unmarked and all original,
The story goes that the car was ordered new to a gentleman residing in Jersey, and delivered to London (his place of work). Shortly after either leaving the company or retiring the car was left on the mainland and maintained by a storage company, never missing its yearly service. The gentleman owned the car from new until around 2020, when the new custodian agreed to by the car having met on a flight from Jersey.
Still on the mainland the car has continued to be upkept by a trusted specialist. All culminating in the car you see today.
This car is a truly unrepeatable example, with no other example believed to exist on the planet. While not a car for driving, it makes an excellent museum piece, a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to own such an example.
