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FERRARI 288 GTO

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  1. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

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    Are there any unaccounted for 250 GTOs?
     
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  2. C311

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    Yes the 288 GTO was FIA homologated on July 18, 1984 as F 106 AB/G. An extension of the certifiate from 1975, originally for F 106 AB (308 GTB) The 288 GTO is a variant of the 308 GTB. Some early brochures had 308 GTO printed.
     
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  3. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    The ONLY reason for the 308 reference is a deliberate atempt by Ferrari to pull the wool over the eyes of the FIA by convincing them that the 288 was a variant of the 308 in order to simplify the Homologation process.
     
    joe sackey, May 22, 2011
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    Sorry about leading the thread astray, Joe!

    Gorgeous photo!

    Now, as to the debate regarding the license plate reading "GMO. . ."













    Kidding! :)
     
    Bradley, May 22, 2011
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  5. Hawkeye

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    If you get a hot tip on one, give me a shout. :)
     
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  6. C311

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    They were very good on pulling that off too!!! The 288 and 308 have very few parts in common.
     
    C311, May 23, 2011
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    All the FIA had to do was look at the numbers and Ferrari's intent would have been obvious.

    But, as the late great TC Browne once said: "There are lies, damned lies, and then there are car manufacturer's statistics". Or words to that effect :)
     
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    Will do!
     
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    There's a name from the past. First piece of his I remember was a Lamborghini group test called Flat Out In Oxnard. If I remember correctly.
     
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  10. joe sackey

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    You do.
     
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    Thanks. Made quite an impression.
     
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    That's incredible. Which one is that? Would like to see more pics for sure. Thanks.
     
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    How many miles?
     
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  15. joe sackey

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    Less than 2,000.
     
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    Thanks Joe - that is absolutely spectacular.
     
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    yours?
     
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    Unbelievable car Joe. Is it for sale?
     
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    Thank you.
     
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  22. joe sackey

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    It belongs to a collector.
     
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  23. joe sackey

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    Thanks George, yes it really is quite special.

    A renowned Ferrari specialist who has seen these cars since new and followed them all over the world inspected it recently and determined that it was the nicest example he ever saw.

    No its not for sale, but as you know, at a certain number, the possibility of it becoming available exists.
     
    joe sackey, Jun 4, 2011
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    Unbelievable stunning!

    Thanks for sharing
    Peng
     
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    Intercooler question:
    Are the big Behr intercoolers on the 288 air to air or water to air? And if water, where is the intercooler radiator positioned in the car?

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
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