The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO ISBN: 978-1-845842-73-4
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The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
Hardback • 272 pages • 250 tall x 250mm • 326 mainly colour pictures
ISBN: 978-1-845842-73-4
Features
– The complete chassis register of every 288 GTO built (all 284 of them)
– The background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the Ferrari 288 GTO
– Images, detailed illustrations and foreword from the designer of the car, Leonardo Fioravanti
– Another foreword by the chief development engineer, Nicola Materazzi, known as ‘the father of the 288 GTO’
– All publicity and press coverage assembled in one chapter
– Period production images as well as current salon and action images
– Factory production approval sheets as filed with the Italian government
– Previously unpublished FIA homologation papers
– Resource guide to specialists, clubs, parts sources and archives
Description
Covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series.
A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Synopsis
This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series.
It features over 400 relevant photographs, from original production images to the cars as they are today, including the 1984 Geneva Salon where the car debuted, the first ever GTO Reunion in 1985, current salon and action images, right up to the 25th Anniversary Ferrari 288 GTO Reunion held in America in 2009. Also featured are the actual factory production approval sheets, as filed with the Italian government, in an illustrated technical drawing form, along with a chassis by chassis register of every 288 GTO built, including destroyed prototypes, production cars, and GTO Evoluziones – in fact all 284 cars ever built.
This book contains essential resources covering all aspects of the car, including archives, maintenance specialists, restoration specialists, worldwide clubs, parts sources, etc. A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car, and a must-have for Ferrari fans.
Independent Reviews
Sackey’s book is attractively presented and contains many evocative images of the car undergoing testing and in this sense is a worthy volume to add to one’s collection.
Glen Smale, Reviewer
Dominantly a visual feast. The text, although minimal, is highly informative, easy to read and downright inspiring … this book is just about perfect. It made me fall in love with the 288 GTO all over again.
Prancing Horse magazine
If you already own one of these cars, this book can hardly fail to be added to your collection without delay. And if you’re a non-owning enthusiast it will serve as a constantly enjoyable reference and give continuing visual pleasure.
Ferrari Magazine
Author Sackey follows up his brilliant Miura book with this great read on Ferrari’s 288 GTO. It covers the car’s background, design, production and legacy. There’s a foreword by the chief engineer, plus you get full stats, reproductions of magazine reviews and stunning photos.
***** Auto Express
Additional Information
Period covered: 1984-1986
