Ferrari Testarossa - 1989
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 80.000 - 100.000
Sold for € 74.750
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
Ferrari's flagship model, the Testarossa supercar revived a famous name from the Italian company's past when it arrived in 1984. A 'next generation' Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa retained its predecessor's amidships-mounted, 5.0-litre, flat-12 engine, which now boasted a maximum power output raised to 380bhp at 6,300rpm courtesy of four-valve cylinder heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and driveability were enhanced, the car possessing excellent top gear flexibility allied to a maximum speed of 290km/h.
Rivalling Lamborghini's Countach for presence, the Pininfarina-designed Testarossa succeeded brilliantly, the gill slats feeding air to its side-mounted radiators being one of the modern era's most instantly recognisable – and copied - styling devices. A larger car than the 512BB - the increase in width being necessary to accommodate wider tyres - the Testarossa managed the trick of combining high downforce with a low coefficient of drag, its graceful body being notable for the absence of extraneous spoilers and other such devices. Despite the increase in size over the 512BB, the Testarossa was lighter than its predecessor, the body - its steel doors and roof excepted - being, somewhat unusually for a production Ferrari, of aluminium. Luxury touches in the well-equipped cabin included air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, tilting steering wheel and plentiful leather. Unlike some of its rivals, the Testarossa possessed light controls and was relatively easy to drive, factors which, allied to its outstanding performance and stunning looks, contributed to an instant and sustained high level of demand. Today the Testarossa remains surprisingly undervalued, representing exceptional value for money among 12-cylinder Ferraris.
This particular Testarossa was delivered new via Grepaldi Auto SpA in Milan, Italy on 25th July 1989. The current owner bought the Ferrari in February 2017, since when it has been partially restored. We are advised that the paintwork and wheels have been redone and are now excellent, while many other smaller details have been attended to also. There are invoices on file dating back ten years, including bills for overhauling the fuel injection system and brakes, and the car also comes with all manuals/books, two keys, French Carte Grise and valid Contrôle Technique. Finished in the classic colour combination of red with black leather interior, this beautiful Testarossa is presented in truly outstanding condition.
Ferrari Testarossa - 1989
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 80.000 - 100.000
Sold for € 74.750
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018
Ferrari's flagship model, the Testarossa supercar revived a famous name from the Italian company's past when it arrived in 1984. A 'next generation' Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa retained its predecessor's amidships-mounted, 5.0-litre, flat-12 engine, which now boasted a maximum power output raised to 380bhp at 6,300rpm courtesy of four-valve cylinder heads. Despite the power increase, smoothness and driveability were enhanced, the car possessing excellent top gear flexibility allied to a maximum speed of 290km/h.
Rivalling Lamborghini's Countach for presence, the Pininfarina-designed Testarossa succeeded brilliantly, the gill slats feeding air to its side-mounted radiators being one of the modern era's most instantly recognisable – and copied - styling devices. A larger car than the 512BB - the increase in width being necessary to accommodate wider tyres - the Testarossa managed the trick of combining high downforce with a low coefficient of drag, its graceful body being notable for the absence of extraneous spoilers and other such devices. Despite the increase in size over the 512BB, the Testarossa was lighter than its predecessor, the body - its steel doors and roof excepted - being, somewhat unusually for a production Ferrari, of aluminium. Luxury touches in the well-equipped cabin included air conditioning, electrically adjustable seats, tilting steering wheel and plentiful leather. Unlike some of its rivals, the Testarossa possessed light controls and was relatively easy to drive, factors which, allied to its outstanding performance and stunning looks, contributed to an instant and sustained high level of demand. Today the Testarossa remains surprisingly undervalued, representing exceptional value for money among 12-cylinder Ferraris.
This particular Testarossa was delivered new via Grepaldi Auto SpA in Milan, Italy on 25th July 1989. The current owner bought the Ferrari in February 2017, since when it has been partially restored. We are advised that the paintwork and wheels have been redone and are now excellent, while many other smaller details have been attended to also. There are invoices on file dating back ten years, including bills for overhauling the fuel injection system and brakes, and the car also comes with all manuals/books, two keys, French Carte Grise and valid Contrôle Technique. Finished in the classic colour combination of red with black leather interior, this beautiful Testarossa is presented in truly outstanding condition.