Number of '88 3.2 Coupes still on the road in North America

Given there were only 35 coupes made for the North American market, there probably aren't many.

I have one. Very late 88 with ABS and no console warning panel. 5K miles, just serviced. I have had it for many years. Occasionally think about selling it through my dealership, but then I drive it and change my mind.

 

I have one with a February ‘88 build date and just under 65K miles . Just had it out this evening for the first time in a month. Still an absolute joy to drive - great sounds, great feel, and an overall wonderful experience with the smell of the leather and warm motor.

Great machine!

2cam

 

I read somewhere there was an estimate of 100-200 1988 Mondial 3.2's still registered as on the road globally. This would imply about a 10 percent survival rate from the original production, which would seem plausible as they were generally not treated as carriage trade collectible cars so many would have attritioned out of the fleet. More coupes than cab's produced, and many Euro cars seem to make it to the US more than the other way around.

Of those cars in the US, there must be very few in well maintained condition, probably a handful.

 

These are the 3.2 coupe production figures I've seen. Do not recall the source, but this came from somewhere here on Fchat:

3.2 Coupe Production Years—1986-1988: 987 Worldwide, of which 87 went to the US/CA

Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1986 (Chassis numbers 61851 - 66205) #29 in US/CA

Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1987 (Chassis numbers 66781 - 73347) #23 in US/CA

Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1988 (Chassis numbers 74455 - 78666) #35 in US/CA

 

87 worth most because? Not sure what they have over the 1986's, 1988's have some cleaner finishing trim in the front trunk, have functionally decent ABS brakes and lack the console panel warning lights.

 

The market will have to figure out the net benefit of the Abs on the 88's, and some 87's, The non-Abs wins on repair/restore practicality, while the Abs does have functional benefits.

Probably the most valuable will depend on the exterior and interior colour choices collectors may prefer, and which tends to shift about over time.

 

Frunk trim is a nice touch, ABS is simple, but functional, not having the console panel warning lights is a big plus as I understand they are a big PIA to maintain/repair and don't really offer much benefit.
These and a few other factors are why I bought my 88.
Alden

 

Perhaps from this post that I have somehow saved?

Originally Posted by EnzoNZ

There are at least these US-spec Mondials delivered to the US/Canada. There are probably a few more that are missing

Tipo Model Year First # Last # #Cars
Mondial 8 1981 37431 37453 11
Mondial 8 1982 38049 41451 136

Mondial QV Coupe 1983 45639 49491 50
Mondial QV Coupe 1984 0 0 0
Mondial QV Coupe 1985 53815 58537 19

Mondial QV Cabriolet 1983 47247 48993 55
Mondial QV Cabriolet 1984 49505 53011 106
Mondial QV Cabriolet 1985 53013 58669 121

Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1986 61851 66205 29
Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1987 66781 73347 23
Mondial 3.2 Coupe 1988 74455 78666 35


Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet 1986 59645 66189 148
Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet 1987 66377 73973 123
Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet 1988 74407 78772 178

Mondial t Coupe 1989 81342 82587 42
Mondial t Coupe 1990 0 0 0
Mondial t Coupe 1991 0 0 0
Mondial t Coupe 1992 0 0 0
Mondial t Coupe 1993 0 0 0

Mondial t Cabriolet 1989 81374 82571 165
Mondial t Cabriolet 1990 84665 88008 95
Mondial t Cabriolet 1991 88048 90461 49
Mondial t Cabriolet 1992 90607 93123 47
Mondial t Cabriolet 1993 93210 96325 23

And these Euro-spec cars are either in the US/Canada now, or were at one time

Tipo First # Last # #Cars
Mondial 8 35113 39979 41
Mondial QV Coupe 42457 58861 49
Mondial QV Coupe 46029 54919 5
Mondial QV Cabriolet 48669 59007 93
Mondial 3.2 Coupe 59167 79049 7
Mondial 3.2 Coupe 77565 77565 1
Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet 60805 77575 16
Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet 63779 63779 1
Mondial t Coupe 80097 80097 1

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Andrew in NZ

 

78666 The last 3.2 Mondial Coupe made for the US is mine. Didn’t realize till few years ago.
Had it for 22 years now. Love it.
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Glad you decided to keep it Dave! Thank you for letting me see it and go for a ride. As I recall, it was an excellent example. That was back in 2013, just before I got my own.

 

Wow! That's really cool! I think a lot of people would be surprised to learn that 3.2 Mondial Coupes are rarer than a F40. Being a Ferrari, I'd assume that the rate of attrition is much lower than most cars. It wouldn't surprise me if 75-80% of the 3.2 Mondials (Coupes especially) brought into the US are still around.

As for one year model over another, I was hoping to find an '86 3.2 Coupe due to the lack of ABS but have been extremely happy with the '88 that I've had for 6 years now.

2cam

 

Wow David time flies! Glad you got your own special Mondial too.

 

How would you tell how many are still on the road in the US? Is there a way? Carfax all the VINs maybe?

In the UK there were, I believe, 82 Mondial 3.2 Coupes delivered new and 61 are currently registered, which gives one data point for the survival rate.

 

11 years now. Took it out to the Beach a few weeks ago.

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That is a very high survival rate! The Brits do love their classic cars.

 

My 1988 is on the road and in use. This car;

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-ferrari-mondial-3-2-coupe-2/

 

Yeah, but that high school shop class rear wing welded on the back just kill's the aesthetics of the Mondial.

 

You're kidding right? In the first pic there is a picnic bench behind the car near the rear. I don't see any rear wing in any of the pics.

 

Someone questioned that during the auction. Made me look twice.

 

I have a 1988 3.2 coupe .... Currently with Chris at Ferrari getting some services done.. mine is 77799. Ferrari service department would consider mine a nice survivor with all original equipment except the air pump and radio. everything else works and the car has about 57000 miles on it.

 

‘88 Mondi coupe here too (actually an 88.5 w/abs). Black over red.

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