Ferrari lovers take note: Ferrari 288 GTO to be auctioned in Monterey

11 August, 2016

One of the best Ferrari sports cars ever produced — the Ferrari GTO — was a 2.8-litre twin-turbo V8 400hp gem, based on a steel tube-frame chassis dripping in carbon-fibre panels. Desirable yes, and now for sale. Mecum Auctions in Monterey have an 11,000km example for sale during their August 18–20 auction period, with optioned air conditioning, stereo, and power windows! Sound like the car for you? Of course it does, who wouldn’t want one — however, you’ll need up to US$3 million.

It seems pricey, but if you’ve got the money it would be a fantastic investment. Just five years ago, a similar example sold for US$650K. This example features certification from Ferrari’s in-house certifier and restorer, known as the Ferrari Classiche, to prove its authenticity.

Now, all I have to do is check in between my couch cushions for the required moolah to purchase this ’80s bad boy!

Images: Mecum Auctions

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Ferrari lovers take note: Ferrari 288 GTO to be auctioned in Monterey

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