'Gran Turismo Omologato' will always be the the most evocative Ferrari nameplate. Everyone loves a homologation special but particularly so when it's a Ferrari homologation special.
The second GTO after the 250, the 288 was of course made for Group B circuit racing; but with all other Group B focus on rallying the Ferrari was left without competition. It therefore remained just a road car. But what a road car. Today 400hp doesn't sound like a lot but then neither does 1,160kg. Especially with two turbos and not a single driver aid...
The 288 GTO used here for POTW is being sold by RM Auctions at its Arizona sale later this month. It was the first GTO sold in Japan, part of Yoshiho Matsuda's collection until 2010. It has only covered 1,000km since then in America and goes to auction with an estimate of $1.9m-$2.4m. You would if you could, right?
Full catalogue listing here.
[Photo: Karissa Hosek for RM Auctions]