23,000 original miles
(Averaging 820 miles per year)
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This rare Ferrari Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet in silver is only one of 245 ever produced. Most were red, the color Ferrari is most known for, so from its creation this particular vehicle is a part of Italian history and will only rise in value.
This Italian thoroughbred found her home in Beverly Hills, and then later was owned by one of the most respected vintage Ferrari owners in Santa Monica and led the pack in Southern California’s Vintage Ferrari Club. With only 23,000 original miles, averaging 500 miles a year, combined with it’s historical fame of design and provenance makes this car an investment potential for a sauvé Ferrari enthusiast. 
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This amazing piece of Ferrari history is the perfect addition to a fine collection. Proof of ownership allows its owner privileged admittance to the Ferrari plant, Ferrari museum, and also access to the famous Ferrari racetrack for a nominal fee.
Enzo Ferrari envisioned a touring vehicle built with his famous racing engine, so he assembled a super-team of coach builders and designers to create this wealthy man's coach.
The Mondial's design and engineering was created by the largest league of extraordinary automobile designers of all time,
Ferrari, Scagliettie, Bertone and Pinninfarina, explaining why over the years this car gained the reputation as a durable masterpiece for it is as reliable as it is stylish.
Ferrari, Scagliettie, Bertone and Pinninfarina, explaining why over the years this car gained the reputation as a durable masterpiece for it is as reliable as it is stylish.
Enzo Ferrari assembled the master coach builder Carrozeria Scagliettie and car stylist Gruppo Bertone both of whom were sought-after car designers were commissioned to create both concept and production cars for other fine car manufactures as Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. In 1988 the famed car designer, Sergio Pinninfarina, was called in to put his spin on making what was then the world's greatest touring car even better. Sergio Pinninfarina himself had designed cars for Maserati, Ferrari and Alpha Romeo, just to name a few.
This team of master designers consisted of Ferrari himself, Scagliettie, Bertone and Pinninfarina. Their sole mission was to create the world's most luxurious super car for the modern wealthy family of four. Ferrari explained to these designers he didn't like loosing his mega rich clients as they needed much larger family cars. He felt they should not give up the love for their sports cars because it was too small. The Mondial was designed to rectify the situation, and became known as the wealthy man's family car providing a futuristic super car with extreme style.
The 1988 Ferrari Mondial 3.0 has the distinction of being the only automobile in history having 2+2 seating and a rear mid-engine.
The Mondial was designed to be a comfortable, entertaining, and fun drive for the modern Ferrari family.
Pinninfarina was not only this car's next designer, but at the time of production of the Mondial Sergio Pinninfarina was also partners with Enzo Ferrari, and was therefore highly insulted from the start when Ferrari began production of the Mondial in 1980 with Bertone as the designer without consulting him.
From its inception the Mondial was widely accepted by the world's super rich. Eight years later Pinninfarina decided to put his designer spin on the car, and redesigned the 1988 Mondial greater than ever by taking Bertone's origami lines and giving it his sexy signature curves, thus creating a new timeless design that was extremely modern and posh.
From its inception the Mondial was widely accepted by the world's super rich. Eight years later Pinninfarina decided to put his designer spin on the car, and redesigned the 1988 Mondial greater than ever by taking Bertone's origami lines and giving it his sexy signature curves, thus creating a new timeless design that was extremely modern and posh.
Under Pinninfarina's watchful eye the Mondial 3.2 was created to become an exceptional sports car. The hidden history behind this particular year, make, and model was Sergio Pinninfarina had a vendetta to settle in not being Ferrari's first choice to design the Ferrari Mondial. Pinninfarina had a reputation for hand-inspecting every vehicle that bore his name and badge, so this fact coupled with his vendetta with Ferrari over this marque all but insures this Ferrari Mondial 3.2 is one of those rare vintage vehicles hand-touched by the legendary designer himself.
With low shoulder lines, sharp nose, flying buttresses, flat engine lid and characteristic exotic side intakes this is one of those timeless beauties that turns heads even more than any other high-end luxury driver.
This particular V-8 engine brought new blood to the Ferarri marque thrusting this car into the supercar league where it belonged.
It was superbly created by blending dynamic ability with masterful body-design, clever electronics and sports-car features which brought this model to new heights.
Pinninfarina's mission in this 1988 Mondial was to not only redesign this vehicle, but also give it more power than ever. He wanted a perfect car built solid to perfection, and soon it became known for its extreme reliability and sensible approach to maintenance.
It was superbly created by blending dynamic ability with masterful body-design, clever electronics and sports-car features which brought this model to new heights.
Pinninfarina's mission in this 1988 Mondial was to not only redesign this vehicle, but also give it more power than ever. He wanted a perfect car built solid to perfection, and soon it became known for its extreme reliability and sensible approach to maintenance.
Wheels New and Old
This road flying machine comes with 2 sets of Ferrari Wheels.
Original round Ferrari rims and tires as well as a new set of chrome rims and new rubber allowing the new collector to have two sets of wheel options at all times
Plus a full size spare
Original round Ferrari rims and tires as well as a new set of chrome rims and new rubber allowing the new collector to have two sets of wheel options at all times
Plus a full size spare
Accelerations
0-50 mph 4.8sec
0-60 mph 6 sec
0-100 mph 15.8 sec
Drag times
0-1/4 mile 14.7 sec
3.2 liter mid-mounted 90 degree V-8 engine with 4 valves per cylinder and dual overhead cams
(a tubular steel chassis with independent front and rear suspension provides you with that famous Ferrari handling at top speeds)
Ferrari Dino V-8 Tipo F105B
Power windows
Power locks
Original stereo
Hidden headlamps
Horizontal hood vents
5 side louvers
Round tail lamps
4 round exhaust pipes
4-seater convertible with black origami soft top
Mid/rear-mounted Bosh K-Jetronic fuel injected V-8 270hp
H-shift pattern gear box
AC with climate control for both driver and passenger
Anti-lock brakes
4 additional original Ferrari 18” alloy wheels
Updated tires and chrome sport rims 205/55-16 and 255/55-16 tires
ABS brakes
Fuel Injection
Saddle Connolly Red leather hide interior
Saddle Connolly Black leather hide dash board and side panels
Original carpeted Ferarri floor mats featuring the prancing Ferrari horse
The 1988 Mondial 3.2 has also garnered more positive press in recent media.
"...the V8 sings and the chassis is a delight, with many thinking it sweeter in the ride and handling than the equivalent two-seat models… Find a good one and you’ll get one of Ferrari’s most reliable and inexpensive cars."
Mark Pearson, Autocar
May 2015
"The Mondial might be a four-seat GT car on paper, but it's still a mid-engined screaming Ferrari at Heart."
Terry Shea, Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car
August 2014
"The Mondial is a highly usable, underrated Ferrari with good parts availability..."
Malcom McKay, Classic Sports Car
June 2013
"Ferrari Mondial makes an excellent practical classic Ferrari. With four seats, a comfortable ride, that quintessential Ferrari sound track and in later forms - impressive handling and performance, the Mondial represents excellent value for the money."
"Italia"
July 2012
"...the V8 sings and the chassis is a delight, with many thinking it sweeter in the ride and handling than the equivalent two-seat models… Find a good one and you’ll get one of Ferrari’s most reliable and inexpensive cars."
Mark Pearson, Autocar
May 2015
"The Mondial might be a four-seat GT car on paper, but it's still a mid-engined screaming Ferrari at Heart."
Terry Shea, Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car
August 2014
"The Mondial is a highly usable, underrated Ferrari with good parts availability..."
Malcom McKay, Classic Sports Car
June 2013
"Ferrari Mondial makes an excellent practical classic Ferrari. With four seats, a comfortable ride, that quintessential Ferrari sound track and in later forms - impressive handling and performance, the Mondial represents excellent value for the money."
"Italia"
July 2012
