1985 Ferrari 288 GTO #54231
SPECIFICATIONS
- MakeFerrari
- Model288 GTO
- Year1985
- Serial #5231
- Engine TypeTipo F 114 AB 100
- Chassis TypeTipo F 114 AB 100
- Number Built272 Built
- Body TypeBerlinetta
- Body BuilderScaglietti
- First OwnerMcClenahan
- Current LocationUSA
We are pleased to offer 288 GTO s/n 54231. U.S. E.P.A. and D.O.T. legal. California legal with BAR sticker. California car since new with first owner for twelve years. Red with black and red inserts. Fitted with A.C. and P. W. Comes with a fanatically well detailed ownership and service history and all bills and receipts from new going back to the date of first delivery. Had a rear fender and some suspension professionally replaced over ten years ago. Featured in many magazines.
In March of 2002 the current owner had the engine rebuilt by Rod Drew of F.A.I. in Costa Mesa with all new titanium connecting rods, new forged pistons were installed, all new valve guides were fitted, all eight Bosch fuel injectors were replaced, all new water and fuel hoses were fitted, a Tubi exhaust was fitted, all new tires were fitted, the suspension was aligned, and more! The total invoice was app. $31,265.79. Mileage today is 19,261 km or 11,968 miles. Since all work was done 288 GTO s/n 54231 has been driven only 534 km or 330 miles. Ferrari 288 GTO s/n 54231 is a magnificent example of the 288 GTO, and is ready to go. One of the few 288 GTOs that is and can be licensed in California.
Converted to USA EPA and DOT specs. Also California legal. Factory fitted with air conditioning and power windows.
S/n 54231. 288 GTO. Euro model. Now US legal. Has A/C and P/W.
New to Bill McClenahan, Hillsborough, CA.
1988–90 Ferrari Owner’s Club Roster, listed by Bill McClenahan, Hillsborough, CA.
1990, 13 Oct., 27 Oct., 22 Dec., for sale in FML by Fantasy Junction. Offered as package with a 512BB.
“GTO is a one owner, EPA/DOT/California legal 8,000 mile car. Red with black interior. Air and p/w. Boxer is a one owner, EPA/DOT/California legal 5,000 mile car converted to injection. Black with tan interior. Gotti wheels. $1,050,000 the pair.”
1991 FOC roster listed by W.F. McClenahan.
1991, 14 Jan., for sale in FML by Fantasy Junction. Offered as package with 512BB.
“GTO is a one owner, EPA/DOT/California legal 8,000 mile car. Red with black interior. Air and p/w. Boxer is a one owner, EPA/DOT/California legal 5,000 mile car converted to injection. Black with tan interior. Gotti wheels. $1,050,000 the pair.”
1991, 20 Aug., Ferrari Owners Club parking, Monterey, with William McClenahan.
1994, 23–30 Aug., FCA National meet, Monterey, California, Scott McClenahan
1995, 24 June to 09 Dec., for sale in FML by Fantasy Junction.
“Red with black leather. Air, EPA and DOT, one–owner. Light–to–moderate damage right rear. $250,000.”
1997, 13 Sep. to 20 Dec., for sale in FML by Fantasy Junction.
“Red with black leather. Air, p/w, EPA and DOT, California registered. Featured in several magazines. Very clean inside and out. $285,000.”
1998, 03 Jan. to 14 Mar., for sale in FML by Fantasy Junction.
“ Red with black leather. Air, p/w, EPA and DOT, California registered. One owner. Featured in several magazines. Very clean inside and out. $265,000. o.b.o.”
1998, March, to Mark Mountanos, San Francisco.
2002, January, traded to a client as part of a complicated multi–car package.
2002, 21 Feb., as per client, please market the car.
2002, March, sold to a Silicon Valley based client with 18,729 km or 11,638 miles. Upon purchase the new (and current) owner had the engine rebuilt by Rod Drew of F.A.I. in Costa Mesa with all new titanium connecting rods, new forged pistons were installed, all new valve guides were fitted, all eight Bosch fuel injectors were replaced, all new water and fuel hoses were fitted, a Tubi exhaust was fitted, all new tires were fitted, the suspension was aligned, and more! The total invoice was app $31,265.79.
2004, May, Inspected by Michael Sheehan. Current mileage on 288 GTO s/n 54231 is 19,261 KM or 11,968 miles. Ferrari 288 GTO s/n 54231 is a magnificent example of the 288 GTO, and is ready to go. One of the few 288 GTOs that is and can be licensed in California.
2004, May, Offered by Michael Sheehan’s Ferraris-online.com
