Introduced at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ferrari 328 occupies a special place in Ferrari history. Its name derives from its 3.2-liter V8 engine, and while it inherited the beautiful proportions of its predecessor, the 308, it introduced a more modern appearance through features such as integrated bumpers. The elegant design was once again entrusted to Pininfarina, resulting in one of the most timeless Ferraris of the era.
Produced before the widespread introduction of electronic driver aids, the 328 offers a uniquely direct driving experience, connecting driver and machine with an immediacy that has become increasingly rare. Combined with the intoxicating soundtrack of its naturally aspirated V8 engine—producing 260 horsepower in Japanese-market specification—the 328 continues to be celebrated both as an ideal entry point into classic Ferrari ownership and as a highly collectible model in its own right.
Among 328 GTS examples, this particular car carries a story that can only be described as a piece of Japanese automotive heritage.
Delivered new to its first owner in Akita as an officially imported Japanese-market car, it has retained the historic "Aki 33" registration lineage ever since. Remarkably, successive owners residing in Akita have carefully preserved and passed down this highly desirable period registration without interruption. The value of an automobile lies not only in its condition, but also in the history it has accumulated over time. This registration lineage stands as a tangible reminder of the life this Ferrari has lived and the affection it has received throughout its years in northern Japan.
Equally impressive is its ownership history. Since new, the car has passed through the hands of only three owners. Carefully preserved in private garage storage throughout its life, it has accumulated a mere 12,408 kilometers from new.
Untouched by excessive modifications or irreversible alterations, the car retains an exceptional degree of originality throughout. Opening the substantial door reveals an interior that still possesses the taut, fresh character one would expect of a car with such remarkably low mileage. The beautifully preserved leather upholstery, dashboard, and interior trim silently testify to the care with which previous custodians regarded this Ferrari—not simply as transportation, but as something to be cherished.
A total of 6,068 Ferrari 328s were produced. Yet beyond production numbers, opportunities to acquire a highly original, low-mileage example with just over 12,000 kilometers, combined with the unique and uninterrupted history of the "Aki 33" registration, are exceedingly rare. This is not merely a Ferrari 328 GTS; it is a beautifully preserved chapter of Japanese Ferrari history.