Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Fort
Lauderdale event, 6 - 7 April 2018.
Estimates:
$90,000 - $120,000
Single ownership since 1987One of the longest-ownership Testarossas
recently offeredWonderful, classic color scheme; original
interiorFactory five-piece luggage set, tools, and manualsLess than
34,400 actual miles
Ferrari's brand-new Testarossa, the star of the 1984 Paris Motor
Show, shocked the world at its premiere. It was a dramatic
departure from the 512 BBi that preceded it, as its styling was
angular and aggressive, yet its design was just as functional as it
was attractive. The new Testarossa not only offered a step forward
in terms of styling, but Ferrari's new supercar also improved on
all aspects of the outgoing Berlinetta Boxer models. The engine
produced 40 more hp than that of the 512 BBi, helping the
Testarossa accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 5.8 seconds and reach
a top speed of 180 mph. Its dramatic side strakes that ran along
the side of the car helped to channel air into the dual
rear-mounted radiators, which kept both the engine and cabin from
overheating.
This Testarossa was bought new by Mike Kilbourn of Kalamazoo,
Michigan, from Classic Italia of Richardson, Texas, on 29 May 1987.
Its current owner, a friend of Mr. Kilbourn, arranged to buy it
almost immediately thereafter, and thus has been with its current
owner for literally all but a month of the car's life.
The owner notes that, as is typical of Ferraris in this era, the
original paint was incredibly thin and wore quickly, and so he had
it repainted its original Rosso Corsa early in its life; that
excellent paint job is still worn today, while the tan interior is
still virtually pristine down to the carpets. Now with just under
34,400 actual miles at the time of cataloguing, the car is offered
with its factory five-piece luggage set, as well as owner's manual,
service booklet, and service directory; the nearly complete
original tool set; and the wheel tool, tow hook, and jack.
Best described as a "practically one-owner" Testarossa, this car is
offered from single ownership since 1987 and is among the
best-preserved examples of this iconic sports car to be offered in
some years.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/FL18.
