Just released from a private collection
Spectacular 512M Ferrari
Delivered new to the dry state of Texas
Number 58 of only 75 brought to the U.S.
The last of the Testarossas
Numbers matching engine
$14,000 engine out service performed by Ferrari less than 500 miles
ago
Classic & desirable factory correct color combination
Single ownership for nearly 20 years
Meticulously maintained
Documentation includes original books, tools, service records and
more
Options include:
Air conditioning
18” 3-piece wheels
4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brakes
Power windows
Power mirrors
Alpine AM/FM CD stereo
Performs wonderfully
A collector’s dream!
The Ferrari Testarossa was developed beginning in the late
1970’s as a successor to the BB model. While Ferrari originally
intended to give the 512BBi a subtle facelift, it soon became
apparent that the model would no longer meet emission requirements
in the U.S. and thus a completely new model had to be developed.
Ferrari turned to the research team at Pininfarina to design the
new car. Heading the project was Leonardo Fioravanti, who
previously designed the P5, P6 and the 365 GTB/4 “Daytona.” The
name “Testarossa” (translated as “Red Head”) was named after a
series of 1950’s racing cars that featured red painted camshaft
covers, a feature that Ferrari’s new Testarossa would inherit. The
finished car was unveiled to the public at the 1984 Paris Motor
Show at the famed Lido nightclub. With a 390 horsepower 4.9 liter
flat-12 engine, the Testarossa was good for a 0-60 mph time of 5
seconds and pushed speeds of 180 mph. Its legendary performance and
iconic Pininfarina lines spoke to a generation of enthusiasts, in
part to numerous appearances in all forms of media, including a
starring role in the popular Television show “Miami Vice” with Don
Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. Ferrari introduced the final
version of the Testarossa, the 512M, in October 1994. Design
improvements were everywhere from open headlamps, adjustable
pedals, a more refined interior and slight engine improvements that
raised power output to above 430hp. The 512M was produced in
limited numbers until 1996 with only 501 examples produced, and of
these only 75 would be brought to the U.S. during the 1995 model
year. The 512M’s significance is not only derived from its
Testarossa heritage, but also that it marked the end of the
mid-engine flat-12 Ferrari’s. Today, examples are highly sought
after in the U.S. and by collectors across the globe.
The 1995 Ferrari Testarossa 512M featured here is finished in
stunning Rosso Corsa Red with an impeccably-kept black leather
interior. This magnificent motorcar has been meticulously
maintained and was the recipient of a $14,000 engine out service
that was performed by Ferrari less than 500 miles ago. Accompanying
this investment-grade Testarossa 512M is its original books, tools,
service records and more. We are pleased to offer this flawless
512M to the most demanding collector, investor or enthusiast who
only wants the best. Classic cars have proven to be among the most
resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the
Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in
2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last 10
years. Ready to make an investment you can actually enjoy? Please
contact one of our expert sales consultants at (314)291-7000 or
[email protected] for more information. They will be happy to give
you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed
description, and answer any questions you may have. Buy with
confidence.
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