The single topic of Ferrari’s engines – from the Inter to the Enzo – could generate at least a couple of volumes for your library shelf. This 328, the 308 before it, and the 246 before that, represent evolutionary leaps at Ferrari – and showcase the divine combination of Enzo Ferrari and Vittorio Jano. Jano built the Alfa Romeo P3 in 1932, a car Enzo piloted to several victories at Scuderia Ferrari. More than two decades later, Jano’s experience with V6 engines at Lancia put him in Ferrari’s orbit again, this time in consultation with Dino, Enzo’s son. Ferrari’s V6 was introduced in the 206 GT, placed mid-ship; and in Fiat’s conventionally front-engined Dino. The 246 defied Ferrari’s rallying cry – “the horse pulls the cart!”: the mid-engine habit endured. The 308 arrived in 1975 with its three-liter V8 also mid-mounted; that model enjoyed an exceptionally long production period punctuated by appearances on the TV show Magnum, P.I. While Ferrari was challenged during the 308’s run by US emissions and fuel economy regulations, engineering alterations to its V8 were generally satisfactory solutions, maintaining performance over time. But the 328 brought a seamless delivery of better power and a more driver-friendly experience. It also sold like hotcakes. Today’s example is a 1989 328 GTS with fewer than 14,000 miles, located in Ashland, Nebraska.

The well-tended engine bay houses that 3.2 liter, Bosch fuel-injected V8, with four valves per cylinder and 270 hp. This engine uses Marelli’s Microplex electronic ignition – a more reliable and repairable upgrade over the 308’s Digiplex system. The gearbox is a five-speed manual housed behind the engine’s sump; the shift lever operates through a gated design and is famously balky about second gear when cold. By 1989, ABS was standard, necessitating a convex profile to the five-spoke wheels. Earlier cars’ wheels are concave. The seller indicates that maintenance has been meticulous, and the car will be sold with a fat notebook of receipts and records documenting most of its history. Tools and the jack are also on board.

The interior is immaculate, with little wear noted. Yes, the seats are narrow; if you’re on the wide side, comfort could be an issue. The controls are less characterful than the vintage 308 – with its sliders and “aircraft” feel. We could wish Ferrari had come up with a better housing for the Veglia gauges, too. But who’s complaining – once you hear the competent note of that V8 in your ear, none of this matters.

The gaps, paint, trim, wheels, glass, and rubber remind us that this car is nearly new as measured by its mileage. It’s had five careful owners. Listed here on eBay with a buy-it-now of $138,900 and bidding at $75,100, this 328 represents a fine option for a would-be Ferrari owner. The mileage will still be low even after rolling up another 20k on the odometer. It’s the right color. Its history is known. And it’s being sold into a rising market with a new appreciation for this model. The BIN number is on the aggressive side, but this example very likely deserves a six-figure price.