As all know, I am a huge fan of the Ferrari Dino 246 GT, but I love its successors with almost equal fervor. Here’s a little discourse about the 288 GTO by Alain de Cadenet, who waxes rhapsodical about this magnificent beast, the last Ferrari made when old man Enzo was still alive. Enjoy. (Right-click to embiggen the pic in another window.)
It was a 1980s car, which meant it was more wedge-shaped and less curvy than the 246 GT from which it was derived (right-click away):
But the 288 was racier — duh, it was created for Group B racing — and a better car to drive than the entry-level Dino, I think. (I’ve driven the Dino quite a bit, the 288 only once for a disappointingly-few minutes.)
But both cars thrill — that engine being mounted only a foot or so behind the driver… oooh, Mommy.
Want. Either, or both. Where’s that lottery ticket, again?
Great choice Kim.
My Ferrari dream is a bit earlier. The 250 GT Berlinetta, either the SWB or LWB would do.
Nowhere near as fast as the 288 but oh so beautiful. The only Ferrari that based on looks alone is on the same level as the early E type Jaguar.
The 250 is a darling, no question. But I prefer the 246’s shape, always have.