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For Sale 1988.5 328gtsi

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  1. drbruno

    drbruno Formula Junior
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    1988.5 Ferrari 328 GTS

    Vin: 76629


    Up for sale is our pristine 1988.5 Ferrari 328 GTS in the stunning combination of rosso corsa on black. This truly exceptional 328 is a time capsule with only 12,950 miles (20,880 kilometers) from new. This car has been lovingly maintained and continues to be in its original condition with the paint, interior (seats, carpets, dash), wheels and tires, along with the brake rotors and calipers presenting like new. It’s simply astonishing how it looks and drives the same as the day of delivery.

    This car was first delivered to Luigi Sports Cars, the first Ferrari Dealer in Canada which was owned by the famous Luigi Della Grotta. The car was purchased new and owned for over 20 years by Mr. Paul Luciani, the brother of Mr. Camillo Luciani, owner of Luciani Automobiles (Acura, Infiniti). It was subsequently purchased by Mr. Remo Ferri (owner of Ferrari of Ontario) for his private collection. We became the third (or second private) owners' in 2014 and have averaged 109 miles (174 km) per year. It has been stored under cover in a climate controlled garage.


    This particular model is quite rare in that it is believed to be the first 1988.5 to be delivered to North America and only the fourth production car of the 1988.5 updated model with improved suspension, convex wheels along with some minor interior and exterior changes. SN 76629 is quite unique in that it does not have ABS as this was an option for the first run of 88.5 GTS cars. The front integrated bumperettes were only on Canadian delivery vehicles, making this car even more rare and special.


    Service History:

    October 2012 at 12,243 miles (19,703 km): Major service (belts,etc) by Ferrari of Ontario
    September 2015 at 12,498 miles (20,114 km): Service performed by Ferrari of Ontario
    August, 2018 at 12,826 miles (20,641 km): Full service by Rock’s Automotive
    February 22, 2021 at 12,974 miles (20,880 km): Major service (belts,etc) by European Auto

    Included in the sale are all the original books, tool rolls, flashlight, spare keys, awards and a car cover.

    Paint meter readings are consistent with factory specifications and indicate paint to be original. A small blemish (streak) is present at the left front bumper. A most recent Carfax and Carproof shows no history of accidents or repairs.

    This car was entered into the Ferrari Club of America National Concours in September, 2018. It received the Platino Award. It also won the Coppa Bella Macchina and was awarded First Place in the Preservation Class. To be awarded Platino, a car must score above 97 points. It then qualifies for the Coppa Bella. To receive the Coppa Bella, a car must demonstrate that everything is functional and score a perfect 100. Everything works in the car without exception and the A/C also blows cold.

    It is arguably one of the nicest examples of a late model GTS in existence.

    Price: $167,328 US

    Here is a link to over 100 photos (+ paint meter pics), service records, awards and videos (cold start, driving):
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jH3SUcyIIriCdmHnbg4mxSiYe4E7sPa?usp=sharing


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  2. bertrand328

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    Very nice car.

    To my knowledge #76629 is the second "US" spec 328 and indeed the 4th "second serie" built : The very first is GTB #76626 then GTS #76627, #76628 and #76629. #76628 is also an US GTS located ( still ? ) in Canada

    That would be very interesting to know the body number of this car. Are you able to disclose it ?
     
  3. drbruno

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    I will have a look at the body #
     
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  4. Rossocorsa1

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    Looks like a great car at a fair price.
     
  5. Sigmacars

    Sigmacars Formula Junior
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    I have 1988 1/2 328 GTS 76326 I got new in Canada back then where dos this fit in
     
  6. eskamobob1

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    Are the 328s actualy built sequentially? I didn't think they started doing vins in order until the 355 but I may totally be mistaken here.
     
  7. audi_328

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    Pretty sure 355 VINs weren't in order either, at least at the beginning of the production run.

    That 328 looks great! Would that I were in the market...
     
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  8. bertrand328

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    You can find it in 3 places, at least. Most of the time the best way is in the engine bay.
    On picture below, read it with your head tilted down when you are on the side of the car. Also on front and rear bonnet, I will post pictures if you need
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  9. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

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    Not really. The frame was built by Scaglietti ( where the body number was stamped ) and send to Ferrari where ( of course ) the car where built but the Serial number don't following the built number.

    @nerofer should explain it better than me in English
     
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  10. eskamobob1

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    You explained it quite well for what its worth

    Any idea when ferrari did start producing cars in sequence (if ever)?
     
  11. bertrand328

    bertrand328 Formula 3

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    No, sorry
     
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  12. CounterSteer

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    Can you post pics please?
     
  13. bertrand328

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    I did !
     
  14. Metastable

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    :D Red blends in with the engine bits. Should have gone fluorescent green!
     
  15. ginoBBi512

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    Beautiful machine, with that being said, its a shame it was not driven much .

    Thank you
     
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  17. drbruno

    drbruno Formula Junior
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    Probably not a world record as others have sold for more.
     
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  18. jlonmark

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    Finally black interior!
     
  19. drbruno

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    Interesting trades considered as well.
     

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