| Author | Message | ||
| Arnaud (Adesalos)
New member Username: Adesalos Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2003 |
Anymore information on this raced 328 GTB (mileage, modifications...). I live in houston and am actively looking for a 308 QV/328 GTB with miles and maybe some repairs to do. max $35k possible, since my wife pull on bbaby on me for 6 months from now... | ||
| Dave (Maranelloman)
Member Username: Maranelloman Post Number: 850 Registered: 1-2002 |
Rob, there is another GTB on consignment at FoD, that is owned by an FCA member from Austin, Jim Garrett. It is silver, and also is in great shape. Not sure the asking price. He has tracked it regularly (it has A032 tires on it now) and it is a very well sorted car... | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 4033 Registered: 12-2000 |
The 328 GTB at FoD may be about as close to a 100 point car as you can find. I think they can find a buyer at $60k. Would I pay $60k for this car? ...not in my current financial state. However, with several mil laying around I would probably want a perfect 328 GTB in my collection. I briefly thought about trading the GTS in for this car, but I think it's good to have an open top in the family that I can drive every day without worrying about every little nick. My BMW is broken down and that's exactly what I've been doing. I would be afraid to drive a 100 point car around. So give me the 328 GTS driver, give me the hard top challenge car to race the heck out of, and give me a classic V12 to pamper and I'll be happy. | ||
| melo yelo (Meloyelo)
New member Username: Meloyelo Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2002 |
Is 60K about right for this car at FOD? I thought the GTBs were a little cheaper than that. I know this car is probably perfect with low miles, but I would have thought it would be slightly cheaper. Maybe because it is at a dealer? I have seen 348s and early TRs for less. my | ||
| ken rentiers (Rentiers)
Junior Member Username: Rentiers Post Number: 88 Registered: 2-2003 |
I think the GTB has better aesthetics than the GTS, ymmv.  The Berlinetta is defintiely preferred as a driver's car; it is stiffer and much more comfortable for long jumps at near warp. I can see the open GTS for running around town, up and down the Coast Highway, but not on serious road trips. | ||
| V.Z. (Ama328)
Junior Member Username: Ama328 Post Number: 105 Registered: 11-2002 |
I think U.S. production numbers of the 1989 328GTB were lower than 35(35 may be worldwide). When i went shopping for mine, i waited until 1989, because i wanted the last year, with the suspension/ABS updates(didn't know at the time that some 1988's would trickle in with these). Almost blew it, ended up calling every dealer in the U.S., found one dealer who'd just returned his allocation back to FNA. All other dealers had either sold their -ONE- allocation or turned 'em back. So, my order ended up being the last U.S. order sent to Ferrari in Italy, although it did not end up with the latest serial number of those made. The reason i think there were way less than 35 brought into the U.S. is that when i was shopping, i found out that most(maybe all) dealers in the U.S. were allocated a grand total of one GTB only, and many of the dealers i talked with didn't even sell those, they swapped 'em back for something else. Interesting that back then, you couldn't give away a GTB, much less get anyone worked up over them. However, I much preferred the design(great lines), better driving characteristics, plus if memory serves, they were $7-8k less than the GTS. Also, where I live, lots of dust & crud would just get into an open car...everyone doesn't live in California(altho if i did, i probably would have gotten a GTS). Any, just some rambling thoughts from 1988/9... | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3673 Registered: 12-2000 |
Saw the FoD car today, perfect perfect perfect! | ||
| ken rentiers (Rentiers)
Junior Member Username: Rentiers Post Number: 62 Registered: 2-2003 |
Jere: There were 35 '89 328 GTBs. This may represent total production, or the total imported to the US. Either way it is a rare beast and, imho, the most desirable of the 328s for the pure driver.  As well as ABS brakes, the '89s had the new front suspension components developed for the 348 with anti-dive geometry. BTW, this is the reason for the convex wheels; not the ABS. They track like RR trains. Once 348 production was ready to go, the 328 was discontinued after only a handful of '89s were made. The GTS is somewhat more common. -ken- '89 328 GTB 78881 | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
Junior Member Username: Questioner Post Number: 128 Registered: 1-2003 |
Found out that the 89 328 GTB at FoD is red/tan with about 6K miles, services done including belts recently and is $59,900. In case you wanted to know. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3566 Registered: 12-2000 |
A GTB is on my list, but I think a carb 308. | ||
| Jere Dunham (Questioner)
Junior Member Username: Questioner Post Number: 123 Registered: 1-2003 |
I heard through a friend that there is a 1989 328 GTB for sale at Ferrari of Dallas. It is supposed to only have about 6000 miles on it and has already had the timing belt changed twice. I would guess it to be red/tan but do not know the price. I understand that there were only a few of the GTB's built. Just in case anyone wants to know about it. |