Ferrari 328 GTB (Catalytic) (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, 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.

This LHD 1989 328 GTB is one of the last cars built, delivered new to Sweden and collected by a pominent Swedish businessman and car collector in April 1989. The car was equipped with the rare options of ABS and a Catalytic converter, which are both extremely desirable in today's market. The car was presented in Rosso with Nero leather. Remarkably this 328 is a one owner car and in Mr Mildner's ownership the car was very sparingly used. In total this car has covered just 2,800 kms from new.

Amazingly for such a low mileage car this 328 has been regularly serviced and a good file which contains all of the cars books contains multiple service invoices. In May 2015 the car was treated to major and cambelt service to ensure this stunning example is ready to be used and enjoyed immediately. The car is presented in superb condition with its factory option air conditioning, ABS and leather dashboard as well as is original and untouched factory tool roll and jack. A very special motorcar indeed with 328 GTS outnumbering the desirable GTB examples by 1 to 5, this 328 GTB is quite possibly one of a kind, a Catalytic car, with one owner and such astonishingly low mileage.