1986-1989 Ferrari 328 GTB/GTS

A used 328 can be affordable because the depreciation over a year or two may be small to non-existent for a moderate amount of driving

by John Apen

Every man should have one before he dies.” When I sold used Ferraris, this is what I used to say to close the deal. “You owe it to yourself to buy it, drive it and decide if it fits your lifestyle.” Some people loved the experience so much they ended up with a Ferrari collection, while others decided it wasn’t their cup of tea. No matter the ending, few regretted the journey. A REAL FERRARI AND A BETTER 308 Today, the 328 is one of the finest Ferraris you can buy for under $50,000. An evolution of the mid-’70s 308, most experts consider it to be the best driving, best built and most reliable of the line. Offered in both berlinetta coupe (GTB) and targa-top spyder (GTS) models, it’s a great testimony to what can be achieved with 10 years of development. Ferrari’s 3-liter V8 grew a bit for the 328, to 3185 cc thanks to an increase in bore and stroke. Fitted with different cams, an enhanced ignition system and better fuel injection, horsepower increased by...