One to Buy: 1607km US-delivered 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
In many respects it was the launch of Ferrari’s 288 GTO at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1984 that kick-started a new era of super high end collector cars that came to be regarded as alternative investment-class assets.
Despite its high price (the GTO was the most expensive Ferrari yet seen), interest proved sufficiently high that the anticipated production run of 200 units required for Group B homologation was exceeded by some margin.
Unfortunately though, although the GTO had been conceived with Group B circuit racing in mind, Ferrari abandoned any plans to compete with their latest flagship and instead developed the 288 platform into the F40 which arrived in mid 1987.
Of the 272 examples of the GTO built, one of the lowest mileage is currently being offered at the Curated showroom in Miami.
Chassis 57725 was sold new on July 15th 1985 to its first owner in Virgina, Minnesota, and left the factory configured with the optional orange Nomex cockpit inserts, electric windows, audio system and rear fog light. Most of the car’s 1607km covered were accumulated within the first year of its life, since which time chassis 57725 has been preserved in immaculate original condition by its subsequent owners.
Rarely do opportunities to acquire such a low mileage, highly specified 288 GTO come along and chassis 57725 undoubtedly represents one of the finest examples of its type.
Reprinted below is Curated’s description:
Model Variant: 288 GTO
Current Mileage: 1,607 km
Chassis: ZFFPA16B000057725
Price: POA
The Ferrari 288 GTO, chassis number 57725, finished in iconic Rosso Corsa with a black and red interior, is a cornerstone of Ferrari's supercar legacy. With just 1600 KM (~990 miles), this example epitomizes the blend of racing heritage and road-going performance that defines Ferrari's flagship models and maintains extreme originality.
Produced from 1984 to 1987 in Ferrari's Maranello factory, the 288 GTO (Type F114) was a limited edition evolution of the popular 308 GTB. The GTO designation, standing for Gran Turismo Omologata, pays homage to the legendary 250 GTO, Ferrari's flagship from 1962 to 1964. Though originally built to compete in the Group B racing series, the 288 GTO never raced due to the series' cancellation. However, its design and engineering set the stage for the modern supercar, embodying the "racing car for the street" concept.
Under its hood, the 288 GTO features the first turbocharged engine in a production Ferrari. This 2.8-liter DOHC V8 is equipped with IHI twin-turbochargers, Behr air-to-air intercoolers, and Weber-Marelli fuel injection, reflecting Ferrari's Formula One turbo technology of the era. The result is a formidable powerplant that delivers both performance and innovation.
The interior of the 288 GTO strikes a balance between minimalist design and luxury, featuring comfortable leather seats and air conditioning, along with intuitively placed buttons and switches. This car not only delivers on the track but also provides a refined driving experience on the road.
As the first of Ferrari’s decennially produced, limited edition supercars, the 288 GTO established a lineage continued by the F40, F50, Enzo, and LaFerrari. Each of these models incorporated Ferrari’s latest racing-derived technology, further cementing the 288 GTO's role as a pivotal model in Ferrari's storied history.
