Ferrari Testarossa 1986
General description :
The Ferrari Testarossa was the star of the 1984 Paris Motor Show, rivaling the Lamborghini Countach in terms of styling and performance and instantly becoming the poster-car of a generation. The design alone was a drastic change from the outgoing 512 BBi; not only was it a far more angular (and arguably more attractive) design, but also one of function. In addition, the Testarossa was capable of 40% more power than its predecessor; 380bhp propelling the beautiful body to 60mph in less than 6 seconds and on to a top speed of 180mph. Such performance figures and capabilities form the purpose for one of the Testarossas most striking design features, the 'cheese grater' side strakes, keeping the car cool and stable at such speeds. The interior also benefited from significant upgrades on the outgoing Boxer, mainly revolving around a greater finish and more space for both passengers and luggage, to allow this V12 supercar to also be used on Grand Tours in great comfort. The car we are offering is a highly desirable single mirror "Monospecchio", with the immediately identifiable floating mirror on the Driver's A-Pillar. The car was delivered new in 1986 in the legendary Rosso Corsa over Crema colour scheme which the marque is synonymous with. The car was Classiche certified in September of 2008, and comes with a significant collection of service history invoice documents as well as the original book pack.
Car Make/Model : Ferrari Testarossa
Mileage : 28,500
Summary : The hyper desirable single mirror "Monospecchio" Testarossa finished in the legendary Rosso Corsa/Crema colourway.
http://www.joemacari.com/All-Cars-for-Sale/_prod_Ferrari-Testarossa_3614.htm
1986 Ferrari Testarossa is listed sold on ClassicDigest in London by Auto Dealer for €124950.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ferrari Model : Testarossa Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1986 Location : 249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
Sold
Seller Information
Sold
People who viewed this Ferrari Testarossa also viewed similar Ferrari listed at ClassicDigest
Ferrari Testarossa
139995 €
United Kingdom
Ferrari Testarossa
145000 €
Aalter
Ferrari Testarossa
155000 €
Aalter
Ferrari Testarossa
199950 €
Aalter
Ferrari Testarossa
Surrey
Other cars listed for sale by this dealer
Jaguar E-type
249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
Ferrari 365 GT4
299950€
249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
Ferrari 512 BB
239950€
249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
Ferrari 365 GT4
324950€
249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
Ferrari 512 BB
224950€
249-251 Merton Road, London, SW18 5EB, United Kingdom
About Ferrari
The first Ferrari road car was the 125 S introduced in 1947 and powered by a 1.5 L V12 engine, right? Well it's not quite that simple, Ferrari did in fact produce e Tipo 815, in 1940. Tipo 815 was designed by ex-Alfa Romeo engineers Alberto Massimino and Vittorio Bellentani and by Enrico Nardi under Enzo's company but legal issues with the former associate Alfa Romeo prevented Ferrari from launching the Ferrari marque at that point.
Enzo did produce a series of fine road cars in the 50's and 60's but they were merely to finance his true passion racing, wheather GT/Sports car or Grand Prix. The 50's saw the birth of Ferrari's most memorable cars, 250 GTB (tour de France) 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GT swb just to name a few.
Under the surface tension was growing though. In November 1961 long-time sales manager Girolamo Gardini made an ultimatum to Enzo: if tensions continued, he would leave the company. As a result, Gardini was ousted, as well as Scuderia Ferrari manager Romolo Tavoni, chief engineer Carlo Chiti, experimental sports car development chief Giotto Bizzarrini, and a number of others who stood by them.
Without Chiti and Bizzarrini the development of what was to become the most quintessential Ferrari and today the world's most expensive car, 250 GTO, was at a pivoting point. 250 GTO project was saved by a young engineer Mauro Forghieri and long-time racing bodyman Sergio Scaglietti who stepped in and took over the program with known results.
In addition to 250 GTO, Ferrari launced such master pieces as 250 LM, 250P, 275 GTB, 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" during the the 60's
By the late 60's Ferrari's prototypes' success came to a sudden halt by a new competitor, GT40. Ford turned to Lola to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after Enzo had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that gave Ferrari some heavy hits in Le Mans 24 to come.
By the end of the 60's FIAT purchased 50% of the company, starting a development that has led to a new mass-produced era of Ferraris.
Whether you are selling or looking for a classic Ferrari www.classicdigest.com is the place to check out.