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The Ferrari 288 GTO was the second model in the company's history to wear the Gran Turismo Omologato moniker. It was built to compete in Group B rallying, however the series was disbanded before the 288 GTO ever had a chance to race. Nevertheless, 272 examples were built to homologate the model and they quickly found homes with Ferrari's best clients.
This particular example is the 255th built. It is finished in Rosso Corsa (FER 300/6) over Nero (VM 8500) leather with matching black inserts. It was ordered without power windows or a radio, and is believed to be one of 19 examples ordered as such.
The car was imported to the United States by Robert A. Penkhus of Colorado City, Colorado. It was converted to comply with DOT/EPA regulations by Amerispec upon its importation. Mr. Penkhus drove the car rarely and by 1986, offered it for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter that May. It was listed as only having 290 miles on its odometer. It was subsequently bought by David Livingston of Seattle.
In 1993, Mr. Livingston offered the car for sale, listing it as only having been driven 729 km from new. The car was purchased by its present owner in 1993.
Upon purchase, the car received a full service, including changing of the timing belts.
Currently, this car has been driven 729 km over the course of its life, making it arguably one of the best preserved examples in the world.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
This particular example is the 255th built. It is finished in Rosso Corsa (FER 300/6) over Nero (VM 8500) leather with matching black inserts. It was ordered without power windows or a radio, and is believed to be one of 19 examples ordered as such.
The car was imported to the United States by Robert A. Penkhus of Colorado City, Colorado. It was converted to comply with DOT/EPA regulations by Amerispec upon its importation. Mr. Penkhus drove the car rarely and by 1986, offered it for sale in the Ferrari Market Letter that May. It was listed as only having 290 miles on its odometer. It was subsequently bought by David Livingston of Seattle.
In 1993, Mr. Livingston offered the car for sale, listing it as only having been driven 729 km from new. The car was purchased by its present owner in 1993.
Upon purchase, the car received a full service, including changing of the timing belts.
Currently, this car has been driven 729 km over the course of its life, making it arguably one of the best preserved examples in the world.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
2017 RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€3,250,000-€4,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $3,927,230 (€ 3,263,000.00)
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ferrari 288 GTO
(Data based on Model Year 1985 sales)
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000054809 Sold for USD$3,910,000 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000056773 Sold for USD$3,965,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000058335 Sold for USD$4,405,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000055169 Sold for USD$3,916,476 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000055223 Sold for USD$2,310,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000055713 Sold for USD$2,507,500 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000056761 Sold for USD$3,360,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000057709 Sold for USD$3,927,230 2017 RM Sothebys : Ferrari - Leggenda e Passione |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000057481 Sold for USD$2,420,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000056651 Sold for USD$2,112,000 2016 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Coupé Chassis#: ZFFPA16B 0000 55171 Sold for USD$2,057,569 2016 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale | |
| 1985 FERRARI 288GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000054243 Sold for USD$2,365,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: 55181 Sold for USD$2,420,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey |   |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000052475 Sold for USD$2,071,552 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000052475 Sold for USD$1,402,500 2014 Gooding & Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000055669 Sold for USD$1,512,500 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO by Scaglietti Chassis#: 54777 Sold for USD$1,245,603 2013 RM Auctions - VILLA ERBA | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000052469 Sold for USD$1,045,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction |  |
| 1985 Ferrari 288GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000052729 Sold for USD$404,070 2012 Bonhams - Exceptional Ferrari Motor Cars | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Chassis#: ZFFPA16B000054247 Sold for USD$748,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions |  |
Ferrari 288 GTOs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1985 Ferrari 288 GTO's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000052465 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream | $3,750,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000056339 | 2022 RM Sothebys : London | $3,250,000 | $4,000,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16b000055233 | 2019 Silverstone Riyadh Car Show | |||
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000055237 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $2,550,000 | $2,800,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Design by Pininfarina Coachwork by Scaglietti | ZFFPA16B000053301 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $1,900,000 | $2,200,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000057485 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $2,200,000 | ||
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000055669 | 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | $2,000,000 | $2,400,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000058335 | 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $1,950,000 | $2,400,000 | $2,800,000 |
| 1985 Ferrari 288GTO Berlinetta | ZFFPA16B000053793 | 2011 Bonhams RAF Museum, Hendon, Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |||
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000054805 | 2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction | $550,000 | $650,000 | |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | ZFFPA16B000054805 | 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | $410,000 | $485,000 | $595,000 |
| 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO | 56337 | 2008 Automobiles of London | $325,000 | $280,000 | $340,000 |
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1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
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1985 Ferrari 288 GTO Vehicle Profiles
Coupe
Coachwork: ScagliettiDesigner: Pininfarina
Chassis #: ZFFPA16B000056773
Engine #: 00213
Gearbox #: 210
Coupe
Coachwork: ScagliettiDesigner: Pininfarina
Chassis #: ZFFPA16B000058335
Engine #: 00274
Gearbox #: 272
