SOLD - 1985 FERRARI 288 GTO

VIN# ZFFPA16B000058339

YEAR: 1985

MAKE: FERRARI

MODEL: 288 GTO

MILEAGE: 22,753 MILES

EXTERIOR COLOR: ROSSO CORSA

INTERIOR COLOR: BLACK LEATHER / RED CLOTH INSERTS

SEAT MATERIAL: LEATHER / CLOTH

TRANSMISSION TYPE: LONGITUDINAL 5-SPEED MANUAL

ENGINE SIZE: 2.8L TWIN TURBO V8

The 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO stands as one of the most important and revered road cars of the modern Ferrari era, developed as a homologation special and produced in extremely limited numbers. Widely regarded as the spiritual predecessor to the F40, the 288 GTO blends motorsport intent with unmistakable 1980s Ferrari design and engineering purity.

This example, showing 22,753 miles at the time of cataloguing, is particularly notable for its rare red cloth seat inserts, a distinctive and highly sought-after interior detail that enhances the car’s period-correct character and visual appeal. The contrast between the traditional leather trim and the vibrant fabric inserts evokes the purposeful, competition-inspired aesthetic Ferrari envisioned for its Group B-derived flagship.

Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter V-8 engine mounted longitudinally, producing approximately 400 horsepower and paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. Lightweight composite bodywork, wider track dimensions, and aggressive aerodynamic enhancements over the 308 platform result in a car that feels raw, focused, and deeply analog by modern standards.

With its relatively low mileage, iconic specification, and rare interior configuration, this 288 GTO represents a compelling opportunity to acquire one of Ferrari’s most historically significant supercars. Combining homologation pedigree, timeless design, and the visceral experience of a twin-turbocharged V-8, it remains a cornerstone model for serious collectors and a defining symbol of Ferrari’s performance renaissance in the 1980s.