1986 Ferrari Testarossa for sale $159,995
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa $159,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $159,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
| Details: |
The Ferrari Testarossa was an icon from day one. It looked as aggressive as a V12 Ferrari shouldand#44; but not all of them were created equal. This one is an ultra-desirable 1986 model with exceptionally low milesand#44; and maintenance history (including a recent full service.) This is also only a 2-owner carand#44; which is extremely rare to see in the exotic car world where cars often change hands frequently. Some cars are called the poster-child for a companyand#44; but for an entire generationand#44; the Testarossa was genuinely the poster of choice for every childs room. The wild styling of Testarossa earned this envy because it was how a supercar from Ferrari should look. While the cars redhead name is a reference to the cam covers and a tribute to the legendary 250 TRand#44; its also really the best color for this iconic prancing horse. Of course we say that because the paintwork on our exceptionally well-preserved classic is the kind of pristine many in our showroom have described as flawless. This is a sign of special care that you can see in every picture of this thoroughly original Ferrari. While all Testarossas came with the same angular and aggressive styling that ran from the long flat nose right through the seductively wide rear endand#44; this one was the final year for the now-collectable flying mirror. The high mounted single driver mirror is a piece of brazen automotive asymmetry that could only be pulled off with this cars Italian flair. The Testarossa represented the upper echelon of societyand#44; and so of courseand#44; the interior delivered a level of refinement worthy of its price tag. The Nero leather seats still look amazingand#44; especially with the prancing horse embossed in the headrest. They are grippy enough for a supercarand#44; but Ferrari made sure that the Testarossa had a grand touring level of comfort. Thats also why these cars came with comfort features like air conditioningand#44; power seatsand#44; power steeringand#44; power windowsand#44; tilt steering wheeland#44; and an AM/FM/cassette stereo neatly tucked away under a cover on the dashboard. All of this was standard equipment straight from Maranello. In factand#44; there was only one option for the Testarossa. This coupes six-piece Schedoni custom luggage set that fits behind the seats and trunk has the kind of rarity that starts bidding wars all on its own. The mid-mounted 4.9-liter boxer V12 was the culmination of this motor at Ferrari. The 380 hp fuel-injected engine was a 14% increase in power over the last Berlinetta Boxer predecessorand#44; and the Testarossa had 0 to 60 mph times could compete with its cross-Italy rivaland#44; the Lamborghini Countach. But since this has matured into a classic thats welcomed at any concoursand#44; there is a new set of rules in Testarossa shopping. This is a fully numbers-matching car with exceptionally low miles at 14and#44;277. The CarFax on this car is 100% clean and reports no issues. When a car has averaged less than 500 miles per yearand#44; the next step is to look at its maintenance records. Youll see that this Ferrari has not only been preservedand#44; but also maintained. This includes a recent full service (all beltsand#44; fluidsand#44; and clutch master cylinder) from the Ferrari technicians at Reeves Motorcars. It even has its correct single bolt wheels with Michelin TRX tires (concours judges look for that.) But as much as this one is ready to be an award-winnerand#44; well bet you wont be able to resist grabbing the leather three-spoke steering wheel with one hand and the iconic gated five-speed shifter with the other and really opening this one up on the backroads. After alland#44; a Ferrari is a thing of beautyand#44; but no one really falls in love until you hear that racecar exhaust note. This car comes with everything original from the manuals to the ultra-rare tool kit thats never been used. This Ferrari is |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 27.0% above market avg. What's this? |