One to Buy: Blu Medio 13,000 mile 1989 Ferrari 348 tb
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When the much-loved ten-year old 308 was up for replacement in the mid 1980s, Ferrari elected to carry out a relatively mild facelift and install a bigger 3.2-litre engine. The resultant 328 went on to prove every bit as popular as its illustrious forebear, but by the end of the decade it was clear Ferrari’s ageing junior platform would need a significant revamp going into the 1990s.
For the 328’s replacement, Ferrari most significantly opted to go with a pressed steel monocoque assembly as opposed to the conventional tubular steel approach used by the company’s previous V6 and V8-engined road cars.
In addition, the familiar dual overhead cam, 32 valve V8 was taken out to 3.4-litres. Meanwhile, Pininfarina came up with a gorgeous new body that featured an array of Testarossa-inspired details.
Following its launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1989, Ferrari produced the 348 in fixed-head tb and targa-topped ts body styles. A little over 7000 of these first generation 348s were subsequently produced over the next four years: 2895 in tb trim and 4230 of which were to ts specification.
Currently on the market with European Collectibles in Costa Mesa, California, is a low mileage early production tb from 1989.
Chassis 82673 was configured in the lovely but rarely seen combination of Blu Medio with Grigio leather upholstery and Blue carpet. Delivered via Monterey Ferrari in Seaside, California, the 348 was retained by its first owner until 2014, at which point it was part-exchanged for a new model.
This tasteful alternative to the plethora of Rosso Corsa 348s offered in excellent condition throughout with under 13,000 miles from new, a fully documented service history and complete book pack / tool kit.
For more information visit the European Collectibles website at: https://www.europeancollectibles.com/
