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1986 Ferrari 328 GTB #65529

Ask someone to draw a sports car, and this is the shape you will usually get. The classic styling of the Ferrari 328 GTB has a timeless elegance that few cars from any marque can match, and in this later guise, it has the mechanical finesse to back it up too.

A development of the earlier 308 range, the 328 is part of a long line of mid-engined, V8 powered sports cars that defined Ferrari throughout the 70s and 80s. The Pininfarina design with its flowing curves and pop-up headlights stands out against the silhouettes we are used to today

Introduced in 1985, there were 7,412 328s produced by 1989, when the car was replaced by the 348. Two body options were available, the GTS with its removable targa roof, and the GTB, with its fixed roof. Of that number, 6,068 were the GTS variant, making the GTB, with just 1,344 examples, the much rarer car.

The engine is a 3.2L transverse mounted V8, a development of the Ferrari Dino engine that began as a V6 back in 1959. By this point, the engine was running 4 valves per cylinder and used a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system for power and reliable running. Here it produces 270 bhp, and when new this was enough to give the manual, 5-speed 328 a top speed of around 160 mph, and a 0-60 mph sprint of 5.5 seconds.

This particular example of the 328 GTB was registered in 1986, one of only 6 GTBs delivered with its Nero Black paintwork and Black leather interior color scheme that year, and as the images show, it looks absolutely stunning.

That bold choice of color is enhanced by beautifully preserved 16” silver wheels and the beautiful Scuderia shields on each fender. Inside, and Alpine CD player, air conditioning and electric windows give a taste of modern convenience, while the beautiful black leather is blemish free. Simple yet robust, the 328 is regarded as the most usable Ferrari classic, and this interior proves the point nicely

Having covered just 24,000 miles, the car is in wonderful condition, and with a new fuel pump in 2017, battery in 2019. It also enjoyed a full service in December 2021 that included timing belts, tensioner bearings, and drive belts, along with a coolant flush and an oil change, with the car covering less than a 1000 miles since. It passed the California emissions test in March 2022 and is now ready for a new challenge.

A clean Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration activity in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and California, with entries as early as 1992. It looks every inch the well cared for example of this increasingly rare and desirable car it is.

With its stunning Nero paint and beautiful leather interior, this isn’t just a great example of the 328 GTB, it’s a 328 GTB that stands out as something different. If you want something a little different while enjoying the fantastic driving and ownership experience only these amazing 80’s Ferraris bring, this fabulous 328 GTB is your ticket to new adventures.