328 Passenger Rear Seat Pouch Lock Key

I would agree with Paul. On the 328’s I have only seen the pouch behind the passenger seat. Also, someone asked earlier, to my knowledge, every 328, regardless of model year, has a pouch behind the passenger seat.

 

I received a bunch of envelopes yesterday. I’ll be sending out the keys Monday. I hope they all work out for everyone.

 

Glad you got the key. Enjoy.

It turns out thang I still have three more for anyone else that is looking. Just PM me.

 

Post your email address and I’ll reach out. I have a couple left.

 

There was one key I sent Europe and one to Canada this weekend. Apologies for getting them out late. I had been traveling.

 

PM me.

 

I’m bumping this thread because I’ve had a number of people contact my asking for clarification regarding the 328 pouch lock key. The original keys were stamped with the Amiet logo on one side and the circled number “47” on the other. Some original keys seem to have also come blank with no inscriptions.

Amiet is a Swiss manufacturer of small locks primarily used in attaché cases, luggage and briefcases. They are still in business today, and they actually manufacture a very similar key, though the shape is not exact and the circled number is now “37” rather than the original “47”. I hope this provides some clarity to one of those peculiar Ferrari mysteries. Original keys are photographed below.

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I just emailed you. Connect with me and I’ll advise you on how to easily get an original key for your car.

 

Since my post (above) from a few days ago, a few have contacted me about how to acquire an original Amiet key for their pouch lock. To be clear, I’m referencing an actual original “47” key - not the current “37” key that Amiet currently stamps, or one that’s kind of close. I’m referring to an original key from the 80’s for your pouch lock, exactly like those delivered originally with your car.

In the 80’s, as they do today, Amiet manufactured locks for suitcases, cosmetic cases, briefcases, etc. As a result, Ferrari used them as their source for the simple little lock on the pouch located behind the passenger seat. There was nothing terribly unique or extraordinary about these locks. In fact, the very same “snake eyes” lock mechanism was used on countless other products in the same era. So, if you simply go on eBay and search for:

“Amiet locks”
“Amiet cases”
“Vintage Amiet locks”

These are just a few suggested searches. I recommend you try other word scrambles to find the most options.

You will find numerous items will pop up that share the exact same lock mechanism as your 328. Now, the problem is, just like your car, many of the keys for these items have long been lost or discarded, so you need to contact the seller and request clear images of the keys to verify that they exist and that the correct period stamping is on them - specifically the Amiet logo on one side and the number “47” on the other. Also, given that some very trustworthy and credible owners seem to have keys with no stamping on them, I don’t doubt that some keys were produced blank (Amiet confirmed this very possibility to me when I spoke with them), so I would say either will suffice. Lastly, be patient. These items are constantly popping up on eBay. If it isn’t currently available, it will show in time. I hope this helps.

 

Just doing a quick search, I found these two. There are many others:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254475153302

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F274212125687