1988 FERRARI TESTAROSSA

A beautifully original low mileage Ferrari Testarossa in Rosso Corsa with Nero leather. Featuring the very desirable 16-inch ‘Monodado’ centre-lock magnesium wheel and accompanied by its original owner’s books, a Schedoni fitted luggage set, toolkit and detailed Ferrari dealer and Specialist history. 9,612 miles.

Built September 1987 for UK importer Maranello Concessionaires and delivered via dealer H.R. Owen. Chassis: ZFFAA17C000074239. Engine: F113B 619. Gearbox – F110AB2204. Body Number 81

First registered 15.01.1988 for the original owner Mr Richard Blore on number plate E977 KYY this meticulously maintained Ferrari Testarossa has had only a handful of owners in the almost 40 years (with one owner having held on to the car for more than half of them) and had most recently been looked after by the team at Bell Sport & Classic.

A regular at Ferrari Owners Club events and Concours, this is an exceptional car and worthy of a place in any Ferrari collection.

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Every inch a child of the ’80s, the decade that gave the world Dallas, shoulder pads, and yuppies with brick-like mobiles, in late ’84, Ferrari’s new supercar was revealed to the press amid the sequined glamour of the Lido cabaret club on the Champs Elysée in Paris.

The Testarossa became the defining automotive contribution to the cultural collage of the decade and a poster car for a generation. It was adored for its dramatic width and for introducing side strakes to a world that didn’t know it needed them.

Ferrari wanted the Testarossa to be a high-performance GT car that could compete with the likes of Lamborghini’s Countach and Porsche’s 911 Turbo. Featuring a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine and producing 390 horsepower paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the Testarossa could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 180 mph.

Its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout provided balanced handling, while the flat-12 configuration offered a lower centre of gravity.

The car’s unique design was functional as well as aesthetic. The side-mounted radiators kept the car cool while allowing Ferrari to create a cabin with more space and better airflow. The interior featured luxury touches, with leather upholstery, a high-quality sound system, and ample legroom, catering to drivers who valued comfort as well as performance.

Critics at the time were impressed by the Testarossa’s bold design and smooth power delivery. Car and Driver described it as “an exotic supercar that combines Ferrari’s racing pedigree with grand touring comfort,” highlighting its appeal as both a driver’s car and a status symbol.