History of chassis 52737

Ferrari built 271 production examples of the 288 GTO between 1984 and ’85 followed by a final 272nd example completed in 1986 for Niki Lauda.

Chassis 52737 was a domestic market example configured in Rosso Corsa with Nero upholstery, an audio system and full leather.

On March 21st 1985 Ferrari main dealer SVEA of Bari sold the car to its first owner, Giuseppe Daloiso, who retained it for a little under four years (at which point the GTO was replaced by a new F40).

British Ferrari collector Michael Vernon acquired chassis 52737 in February 1989. It joined his notable collection which included a 312 PB and 312 T. Vernon’s recently acquired 288 is depicted here at a Castle Combe track followed by the annual Ferrari Owners Club concours (both still on its original Foggia number plate FG 331152).