Candian 328

Ferrari North America is called that because they handle all of North America.


Changes made in factory.

Bumpers are the same. The rear bumper was different on Canadian TR's but not 328.

Not sure when instruments changed over, otherwise I think they are the same car.

 

Canadian Testarossa had their own front and rear bumbers in the parts catalog. Many differences in a CDN and USA TR.

I looked for the 328 and the part number are the same for US and CDN also SA and J.

 

I have seen them on a couple of cars that were originally sold in the Canadian market - red GTS in Calgary and black GTS in Vancouver. I recall they were both later models, '88's. To my eyes, claiming no expertise, the "Canadian market" bumpers appear to be the same as Mondial 3.2 bumpers. My inquiries, such as they were, suggested that neither car had any damage that might have resulted in installing a Mondial bumper of a 328.

 

Canadian cars have not paid gas guzzler tax or US import duty (soon to go up to 30%) so you will incur additional fees to bring one in. Better hope and pray that FNA will give you a letter saying the car meets DOT and EPA otherwise you will have to change out all the bits. If you have to change bumpers addl $5000 at least, if you can get the parts.

 

On a 30 years old car?

 

Please check your facts before posting.

 

I'm with Brian (Rifledriver) on that one, Bertrand; according to what I know until this day, the Canadian cars came through Ferrari North America and their specifications are the same as the US cars.
You probably know from your own files that a small, but nevertheless significant (= a dozen or more), number of swiss-market cars (= ZFFCA20S0000xxxxx) were exported from Switzerland to Canada later; I don't know exactly why, but this is a fact.

Rgds

 

That is true for the rear bumpers on TR but 328 they are the same.

 

Although cars originally sold in Canada would have come in through FNA and had North American market VIN's, there might well have been some differences between US model, e.g., metric speedo / odometer and, as per this thread, different bumpers. Having seen "Canadian bumpers" in photos and "in the flesh" and noting Bertrand's post about a part number, I'm inclined to believe they exist, albeit rarely seen, even in Canada.

FWIW with respect to slight variances between US and Canadian market vehicles, I recall, in the late 90's, the Canadian Department of Transport, in consultation with the auto insurance industry, required Canadian market cars have a higher threshold for airbag deployment than was required for US cars. The rationale was that Canadian seatbelt usage was higher, which reduced need for airbag deployment in lower speed collisions. Increasing the deployment threshold saved auto insurers from the cost of replacement.

 

Hi,
I'm a total noob and can't figure out how to start a thread. I'm looking at buying a 1987 328 GTS and won't be able to drive it frequently - it might sit in the garage without driving/starting for up to 2 months at a time. Is this a major issue? Should I still buy one or will it be too much trouble?
Thanks

 

Good morning! To start a new thread, go to the beginning of the 308/328 forum ( or any other model specific area )and in the upper right hand corner there’s a tab that says “start a new thread “

I work away from home and my car sets for a few months at a time. It’s always better to start them once a month and run them up to temp. I usually let mine run minimum of 25 minutes or take it for a drive. Probably not ideal but that’s life for most of us. I disconnect the battery ground while I am away.

 

Well, as said by Kim above: if you disconnect the ground connector in the nose of the car, the battery should not empty, and after two months, you should be fine, they usually start without a hiccup.
I have two 328s which are not "living with me", but in my country home; I have adopted a principle that each car should be run at least every three weeks, for a least 50 miles / 80 kms to be brought to temp, whenever possible. I don't start a car if a 50 miles (80 kms) trip is not possible: no short trips.
Occasionally, in winter, when the weather is too harsh (snow, salt on the roads, ect...) it might occur than one or the other would stay without running for six weeks, so leaving a car sleeping for two months would not be a problem. However, I think that one trip every two / threee / four weeks, whenever possible, is always highly recommended. These cars feel better when run regularly.

Rgds

 

Thanks everyone.

I prob should have posted this in the general 328 forum - but found the site hard to navigate.

I live in Australia, but your information has been really helpful.

Thanks

 

bingo... thats the correct ansnwer.
has anyone ever seen a canadian first gen audiTT? be afraid, be very afraid like brundlefly says.