Circa 7,900 miles from new
1988 Ferrari 328 GTS Targa Coupé

• Four previous owners
• Present ownership since 2002
• Extensive service history
• Wallet and book pack

Introduced in 1985, the Ferrari 328 GTB was similar to the preceding 308 GTB apart from its 3.2-litre engine. Representing the second generation of Ferrari's V8-engined road cars, the entirely new 308 GTB had debuted at the Paris Salon in 1975. This particular model line had begun in 1973 with the Dino-badged 308 GT4 2+2, which took over from the preceding V6-engined Dino 246 GT. The newcomer's wedge-shaped styling - by Bertone rather than the customary Pininfarina - was not universally well received but the performance of the amidships-mounted, double-overhead-camshaft 3.0-litre V8 certainly was, and a dry-sump version of the same power unit was used for the 308 GT4's two-seat successor. Built on a shorter wheelbase, the stunningly beautiful 308 GTB marked a welcome return to Pininfarina styling. Further developments included the introduction in 1977 of an open-top GTS version with Targa-style removable roof, the adoption of Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection (1980) and, finally, revised cylinder heads with four valves per cylinder (1982).
The 308 was superseded by the mechanically similar but larger engined 328 GTB in 1985. By increasing both bore and stroke, the quattrovalvole engine's capacity was raised to 3,186cc which, together with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons and an improved Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph (258km/h) with the sprint to 100km/h covered in a fraction over 5.5 seconds. On the outside, the elegant simplicity of Pininfarina's original 308 had been diluted somewhat by the addition of Testarossa-style moulded bumpers incorporating both sidelights and indicators, deeper rear valance and an unobtrusive roof spoiler. Its underlying beauty though, could not be disguised. "In our book, this is still the most beautiful of all contemporary exotics - a gorgeous looking car," declared Motor magazine.

Delivered new via Strattons Ferrari in Cheshire in 1989, this Ferrari 328 GTS has had four previous keepers (including the current one) and has belonged to our vendor since October 2002 (see list of owners on the accompanying History sheet).
Finished in red with cream hide interior, the car comes with extensive main agent and independent specialist service history, mainly with Strattons, Specialised Cars, and Rosneath Engineering Ltd. The most recent recommissioning service and MoT was carried out by AE Performance Engineering Ltd in March 2023, at the same time the car was comprehensively detailed.
'F328 PVT' has been kept off the road for periods of time, most recently between 2015 and 2022; indeed, the odometer reading when the car was MoT'd in March 2023 was only 7,844 miles. Described by the private vendor as in excellent condition throughout, with no modifications, this exceptional low-mileage Ferrari 328 GTS is offered with its wallet and book pack; numerous service bills and expired MoTs; and a UK V5C Registration Certificate.