This unique car shown here is a beautiful 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (Type F106) chassis number 79173, which is a mid-engine V8 two-seater sports car that designed by Italian automobile designer, Leonardo Fioravanti, while working for Italian car design firm and coachbuilder, Pininfarina. Ferrari produced both the 328 GTS (Gran Turismo Spider), which featured a targa top as shown here, and the 328 GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta), which had a fixed roof instead. Together, from 1985 until 1989, Ferrari produced approximately 7,412 examples of both variations, with much of the bodywork being built by hand by Italian automobile design and coachbuilding company, Carrozzeria Scaglietti. The 328 GTS and GTB serve as the successors to the Ferrari 308 GTB berlinetta and targa topped 308 GTS. The ‘328’ now referred to the cars total cubic engine capacity of 3.2L, and the 8-cylinder engine, which is a Tipo F105CB V8. Production numbers for the Ferrari 328 GTS alone are said to be approximately 6,068 total vehicles in the chassis number range of 59301 to 83136, which leaves this Ferrari model to be quite rare in comparison to a standard production car. The 328 is truly one of the most perfect combinations of value, aesthetics, performance, and reliability when it comes to Ferrari. A gorgeous anatomical Momo (Morreti-Monza) steering wheel is standard for the 328 model, but some interesting options included air conditioning, metallic paint, Pirelli P7 tires, a leather dashboard, and much more. This particular example is finished with undeniably rare ‘Blu Chiaro Metallic’ paintwork, over a seemingly unused beige leather interior.
How many made? 1 of 6,068
Engine: 3.2 L Tipo F105CB V8
Debut: The first developmental prototype for the 328 model was manufactured in the summer of 1984.
Top Speed: around 163mph
0-60mph: around 5.9 seconds
Photo Credit: @am_media_ny
Research: @rarecarsonly