1990 Ferrari Testarossa Coupé

• Delivered new to Italy
• Circa 27,800 Kilometres (17,300 miles) from new
• Imported into the UK in 2015
• Present ownership since 2017

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 180mph.

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.

A matching engine and chassis number example, the Testarossa we offer is a 1990 left-hand drive model originally sold in Italy. Delivered to its new owner on 13/06/1990 through Adelmauto, Palermo. It is finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa with nero interior and is in original condition (including the exhaust system) having covered only some 27,790 kilometres (17,300 miles) from new. The early Italian history are supported by invoices within the cars history file.

The Ferrari was imported into the UK in 2015. During its time in the UK, it was serviced by Riverside Performance Engineering on 17/09/2015 (24,919km). It was purchased in 2017 by our vendor, the car received a further service by Ferrari specialists SMDG (25,019 km) and then by Bob Houghton on 21/02/2019 (26,587kms). In 2021, a clutch change was undertaken by Perfect touch (£3,900), and then again belts and a major service by DK Engineering on 05/08/2021 (27,414km) at a cost of £6,626. It has covered some 300 km since these major works.

During photography it was noted that the front boot struts were beginning to weaken. Interested parties should note that the car will be supplied with 2 new front boot struts to be fitted by the new owner. This very well-presented Testarossa benefited from a detail by classic showcase in March 2023. Complete with the original books, warranty booklet, spare wheels and tool leather pouch.