Ferrari 328 GTS (1989)

The 328 GTS model, together with the fixed roof 328 GTB, were the final developments of the normally aspirated transverse V8 engine 2-seat series. The 328 figures in the model title referred to the total cubic capacity of the engine, 3.2 litres, and 8 for the number of cylinders. The new model was introduced at the 1985 Frankfurt Salon alongside the Mondial 3.2 series.

Essentially the new model was a revised and updated version of the 308 GTS, which had survived for eight years without any radical change to the overall shape, albeit with various changes to the 3-litre engine. The 328 model presented a softening of the wedge profile of its predecessor, with a redesigned nose that had a more rounded shape, which was complemented by similar treatment to the tail valance panel. The revised nose and tail sections featured body colour bumpers integral with the valance panels. The exhaust air louvres behind the retractable headlight pods on the 308 series disappeared, coupled with an increase in the size of the front lid radiator exhaust air louvre, which had been introduced on the 308 Quattrovalvole models, whilst a new style and position of exterior door catch was also provided. The interior trim also had a thorough overhaul, with new designs for the seat panel upholstery and stitching, revised door panels and pulls, together with more modern switchgear, which complemented the external updating details.

In January 2013 DK Engineering were approached by an old friend and asked to sell this very 328 GTS that he had owned from new. He had bought the car from HR Owen in 1989 and prior to delivery specifically requested the roof to be painted body colour. Due to business commitments he rarely used the car and amazingly it had just 2,000 miles from new! DK Engineering then sold the car to its current owner who had been looking for the very best 328 he could find and this was it! At that time we carried out a major service with new cambelts being fitted. The car had a thorough additional service to ensure all items were operational. Offered for sale for only the second time in its life this car represents a true opportunity to purchase one of the lowest ownership and mileage RHD 328 GTSs in existence having genuinely and undoubtedly just two owners from new and only 2,150 Miles.