Launched at the 1985 Frankfurt show alongside the 3.2 Mondial 2+2, Ferrari’s 328 built upon the mid-engine V-8 layout of Ferrari’s two-seat sports cars established by the Pininfarina-designed 308. Aerodynamic enhancements included integrated bumpers, a new frontal treatment with a wide grille and a rear rooftop spoiler. Lowered aerodynamic drag and improved downforce at speed were dual benefits of the redesigned body. Mechanical updates included a larger-displacement 3.2L V-8 engine rated at 260 HP, yielding 0-60 MPH acceleration under 6.0 seconds and a 163 MPH top end, representing a significant performance increase over the prior 308. Handling and braking were outstanding to match. In addition to its styling and performance improvements, the 328 delivered enhanced comfort with reshaped seats, richer upholstery, updated ergonomics and revised control switches. The 328 was produced until the advent of the 348 ts in late 1989. Just 6,068 were produced, with the targa-top GTS the most popular and outselling the closed GTB five to one. While the early 328s followed the time-honored Ferrari odd-number road car format, later examples—after chassis 75000—were consecutively numbered. Bearing S/N 82961, this late-production 328 GTS is one of about 2,000 built for the U.S. market and one of 1,089 produced in 1989, the final year of production. Most notably, this specimen was the last 328 GTS built for the U.S. market. It was purchased new by Phil Bachman from Thoroughbred Motorcars in Nashville, Tennessee, ordered with the factory options available at the time, including the full leather dashboard, Nero front grille and the body-color rear spoiler. At the time of writing, the odometer reads just 329 miles. Bearing Engine No. 19529, the 3.2L/260 HP DOHC transverse V-8 engine is paired with Gearbox No. 3279, operated via Ferrari’s signature gated 5-speed manual transmission. The svelte body is numbered 440 and finished in Rosso Corsa over the Beige 4208 interior. Schedoni luggage provides an ideal finishing touch. Highly awarded, this 328 GTS was honored with First in Class at the 1986 FCA Annual Meet, First in Class at the 1993 Cavallino Classic, First Place at the 1993 FCA Annual Meet, Platinum and Best Contemporary at the 1998 FCA Annual Meet, and, most notably, the National Classic Preservation Award for Best Unrestored, Coppa Bella Macchina, the Luigi Chinetti Memorial Award and Platinum at the 2009 FCA Annual Meet. This special-order 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS from the Bachman Ferrari Collection is accompanied at auction by its window sticker and its books, manuals and tools.
