328 GTB PRICES

In my experience, GTB's sell for the same as GTS's. I have many records of sales. The 17K car you refer to did sell to another Fchatter. There is a black '86 that has been on the market most of the year but have heard from a couple of reliable sources it is pretty beat. An 87 red.cream just sold allegedly to Continental motors in Chicago. There are a number of people looking for GTB's. I get unsolicited offers for my 89 every so often. For a nice 87-88 with 30K miles and a fresh major, expect to pay mid 40's and be ready to travel and act quickly.

Dave

 

Late year GTBs are very desirable and may even be selling at a premium over GTSs. I think only 20% made are GTBs.

 

Worldwide there the ratio of GTS/GTB is about 6/1. In the US (thanks to magnum PI) the ratio is much higher, more like 12-15/1. There were about 40 89's imported and (after much research) I estimate there were about 130-150 for all 4 years.

Dave

 

I thought you were talking about the 88.5 that sold recently, same miles. I don't know if the FL car sold. Personally, I would not give any value to the aftermarket wheels. I would guess that car should sell in the high 40's if it's as nice as the description and really needs nothing.

Dave

 

OEM wheels are required, to get top dollar....

The market for GTBs is almost a seperate one from GTSs, IMO. Folks either want one or the other........

As stated keep looking and be ready, no time to mess around.......I'm at the other end of the GTBs, tire kicking on a couple of '76, '77 non cat cars...they are out there but most have some issues..


Good luck...

Some of the 328s I've seen look like brand new cars, comparatively. You'll have to pay the 'ask' dollars on these to get 'em....

 

It doesn't matter even if the rims set him back $20,000, he is actually hurting the car value, if he wants more $$$ for his car then he should get the stock wheels back in the car and Ebay the aftermarket wheels.

 

I agree the market is separate for GTS and GTB. Depends on one's personality. Open vs better structural rigidity etc. There is just something inherently great about the build quality of 328s. So many still look new even with alot of miles. When judging in concours, almost every one seems to be a platinum. My GTB has 52,000 miles and still looks new. Because of the rarity of GTBs, I wouldnt value them any lower that the GTS in comparable condition. I think there is an unneccessary premium ($10,000) on the 89s. When you find the right one, who cares if you may have paid a little too much... you may have saved it in the long run. Condition is more important than saving a few bucks.

Dan

 

Having had 3 308's and 2 328's, I can second Dan's contention that 328's do hold up better, both cosmetically and mechanically. I do love 308's, too.

A couple of random comments:
I can say from experience putting about 40K miles on GTS's and GTB's that the B's are much better driving cars. Some will tell you it only matters at the track. I would contend the difference is actually much greater in everyday driving. I have tracked both types as well.

I had 17 inch speedline wheels with 225 & 245 tires on my GTB for a while. I think it had a little more grip but the extra unsprung weight (about 5lbs per wheel) was really noticeable and the car actually drives much nicer with the stock wheels and tire size. The extra bouncing can't help shock/spring life either. I am guessing that FL car drives better with stock wheels/tires. Those 225 and 255's he put on are way more than the car was engineered for. If you are interested in that car, tell him to keep the aftermarket wheels and work a deal w/o them.

If you really want a GTB, be patient, they are worth the wait. It took me 18 months to find the right one for me.

Dave

 

Dear All,

hope my message finds you all good , i am searching for Ferrari 328 GTB ,model year 1986 ,Timing belt checking procedures , i got one car timing not adjusted and i need to check the and adjust timing. thanks

 

Try the 308/328 technical area at the top - also download of workshop manual should be possible