15 Factory Mistake Cars That Accidentally Became Collector Legends

15. 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO VIN Anomalies

A select few 1985 Ferrari 288 GTOs left the Maranello factory with unusual VIN discrepancies, including duplicate or out-of-sequence numbers. These anomalies were the result of administrative errors during a period of rapid production changes. Far from hurting their value, these quirks have only increased collector interest and intrigue, making VIN-anomaly GTOs stars at high-profile auctions. Their mysterious histories set them apart even among Ferrari’s rarest legends.
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