Ferrari 328 GTS (Rare ABS, Nero with Tan)

Finished in Nero with a beautifully contrasting tan hide interior, this exceptional example presents in one of the most desirable and seldom-seen colour combinations offered by Ferrari in the late 1980s. Black over tan has always carried a certain understated aggression, and period commentators often noted how darker colours accentuated the dramatic lines of Ferrari’s mid-engined V8 cars far more effectively than the more common Rosso Corsa. First supplied new by Nigel Mansell Sports Cars Ltd and registered on 8th July 1989, the car was originally ordered via Maranello Concessionaires Ltd for their dealer Emblem Sports Cars. It was delivered to its first owner, a retired gentleman from Invergordon, Ross Shire, and has covered just 46,100 miles from new. Factory specification is confirmed by the Maranello Concessionaires archive, showing Ferrari Nero 1240 paintwork over Beige VW4208 hide, complemented by a Nero dashboard, headliner and carpets. Notably, this example was specified with air conditioning and the painted rear aerofoil, further enhancing its visual presence. Crucially, as a late 1989 model, this car benefits from factory ABS — a highly desirable and comparatively rare option on these cars. Period road tests frequently highlighted the challenge of harnessing the performance of Ferrari’s turbocharged V8, with journalists praising later ABS-equipped cars for offering a more confidence-inspiring driving experience without diluting the raw character that defined the model. In recent ownership, the car has been the subject of extensive, sympathetic restoration by renowned Ferrari specialists Foskers. Works include a full repaint in its original Nero, an engine-out service with comprehensive detailing of the engine and bay, and a complete suspension overhaul. Accompanying invoices total many thousands of pounds, reflecting the level of care and attention invested. Contemporary reviews described these cars as “brutally سريع yet thrillingly alive,” with a driving experience that demanded respect but rewarded commitment. Today, that analogue, unfiltered character is exactly what sets them apart — and examples specified as elegantly as this are becoming increasingly difficult to source. A striking, properly sorted example combining rarity of specification with significant recent expenditure — a Ferrari that stands apart from the crowd in both presence and provenance.