Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

MOTOR CARS c 5

The Ferrari 30 was superseded by the mechanically similar but larger
engined 32 GTB in 195. By increasing both bore and stroke, the
quattrovalvole engines capacity was raised to 3,1cc which, together
with a higher compression ratio, revised pistons and an improved
Marelli engine management system, lifted maximum power to 270bhp
at 7,000rpm. Top speed was raised to within a whisker of 160mph
(25kmh) with the sprint to 0mph covered in 5.5 seconds.

On the outside, the elegant simplicity of Pininfarinas original 30 had
been diluted somewhat by the addition of Testarossa-style moulded
bumpers incorporating both sidelights and indicators, deeper rear
valance and an unobtrusive roof spoiler. Its underlying beauty though,
could not be disguised. 'If the sublime purity of the original shape
has been corrupted, its striking appearance has not,' declared Motor
magazine. 'In our book, this is still the most beautiful of all contemporary
exotics - a gorgeous looking car.'

Beneath the skin the tubular steel chassis remained much as before,

with all-round independent suspension by double wishbones, four-wheel

servo-assisted disc brakes and aluminium-alloy wheels, though the latter

were increased in size. The interior too had come in for subtle revision

and now featured improved instruments switch gear and heating. The

32 GTBGTS continued in production until 199, by which time almost

22,000 3032s of all types had been sold, making the model the most

commercially successful Ferrari of all time.

Chassis number '66221' was delivered new to the UK and has had

only six owners over the course of the last 30 years. Stored for 6-7

years during the 1990s, the car has been used regularly but sparingly

since 199 and had covered a mere 22,214 miles from new at time

of writing. MoT certificates and servicingmaintenance invoices dating

from 1990 onwards are available, and for the last 6½ years 'D500 TJX'

has been looked after by independent marque specialists Migliore Cars

of Bromsgrove. The most recent service, which included changing the

cam belts, was carried out in April 2016. Described as in generally very

good condition, with excellent bodywork, this desirable modern Ferrari

is offered with a quite superb history file and its original leather wallet

containing the handbook and service booklet.

£80,000 - 100,000

€94,000 - 120,000