Ferrari is known for making some of the greatest supercars and performance cars the world has ever seen, combining unmistakable design, luxury, and ferocious performance-oriented engineering and innovation that stands as some of the best of its time, throughout the manufacturer’s history of over 75 years. However, a group of Ferrari’s creations stand out in particular as some of the most incredible out of all of them, and they form a prestigious saga named “The Big Five.”
In chronological order, they are the Ferrari 288 GTO of the ‘80s, the Ferrari F40 of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the Ferrari F50 of the ‘90s, the Ferrari Enzo of the 2000s, and the Ferrari LaFerrari of the 2010s. None of these cars are very easy to get your hands on as a collector or Ferrari enthusiast, but as the source for supercars since 1985, duPont REGISTRY showcases masterpieces and collector-grade gems like these for sale, like this historic and legendary 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, the first in the revered Big Five, which is available for sale at Automobiles Etcetera in Ville Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada.
The car is the 153rd example of the 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO (which stands for “Gran Turismo Omologato,” the revered Ferrari designation for racing-bred road cars like the 250 GTO before it and the 599 GTO after it) of just 272 cars that were produced. The exclusive machine was meant for VIP clients and enthusiasts to cherish, and over the years, the 288 GTO has earned acclaim and classic status, being coveted by collectors worldwide.
With 3,265 miles on its odometer, this example is finished in Rosso Corsa with a black Connolly leather interior. With Ferrari’s iconic five-speed manual transmission, a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V8 engine, and the extensive use of Kevlar and carbon fiber, the 288 GTO stands out not only as an incredible driver’s car with robust performance but also as a car that would remain ahead of its time in its approach to performance engineering.
Listed at Automobiles Etcetera for the price of just over $4.5 million, this is one of the most desirable collector cars that Ferrari has ever made, and stands out in its greatness even among the pantheon of Ferrari’s hallowed Big Five. If you’re interested in adding this 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO as the crown jewel to your luxury or exotic car collection, view the price and listing by clicking the button.