
Ferrari 288 GTO #1 Red 1984 Bburago 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Ferrari
- Manufacturer
- Bburago
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 3027-P3
- Year
- 1984
- Era
- 1980s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- Historic GT & GTE
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
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About the Ferrari 288 GTO #1 Red 1984 Bburago 1:18
TL;DR: Bburago's 1:18 diecast Ferrari 288 GTO reproduces the 1984 Group B homologation supercar in Red #1 livery. Mass-market diecast construction makes this significant Ferrari accessible at entry-tier pricing rather than premium resin cost.
Bburago helped pioneer affordable 1:18 diecast Ferraris in the 1980s, and the 288 GTO remains one of the marque's more significant subjects to get that mass-market treatment.
Mass-Market Diecast Value on a Significant Ferrari
Diecast construction gives this 288 GTO genuine metal weight, and the doors and hood open on functional hinges, letting a collector inspect the engine bay in a way a sealed resin piece never allows. At this entry tier, panel gaps run a touch wider than premium resin alternatives, and the Red finish, while vibrant, approximates rather than exactly matches Ferrari's factory Rosso Corsa formulation. That is an honest trade-off rather than a flaw: Bburago's value proposition has always been accessible pricing over showroom-grade precision, and this GTO delivers recognizable, correctly proportioned Ferrari styling at a fraction of what a hand-built resin version would cost. The #1 racing livery adds visual interest beyond a plain road-car finish, with graphics applied cleanly enough to read correctly at display distance.
The 288 GTO's Place in Ferrari's Homologation Story
Ferrari built the 288 GTO to meet Group B rally and racing homologation rules, and though Group B was ultimately banned before the car saw extensive competition, the GTO's twin-turbo V8 and lightweight construction directly influenced the F40 that followed. For a Ferrari collection, this model documents that transitional link between the road-focused 308 era and the F40's arrival, a genuinely important chapter even at an accessible diecast price. It rewards collectors who want Ferrari history without hero-piece spending.














