To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$150,000 - $200,000
- Desirable early-production "Monospecchio"
- Accompanied by rare Schedoni fitted luggage set
- Finished in the classic combination of Rosso Corsa over tan
leather
Unveiled to the world the night before the opening of the 1984
Paris Motor Show at the famed Lido nightclub on the Champs-�lys�es
in Paris, the Ferrari Testarossa would become nothing short of
legend. With a 0-60 mph time of just over five seconds and a top
speed of near 180 mph, its performance and dramatic styling had
enthusiasts falling head over heels for Ferrari's newest flat-12
creation. It soon became the poster child for a generation with
numerous appearances in movies, music videos, and television
shows�most notably, a starring role in Miami Vice alongside Don
Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas.
The Testarossa offered here is a desirable early-production
example, with a single mirror on the driver's side, mounted high on
the A-pillar�dubbed the "flying mirror" or "Monospecchio," in
Ferrari parlance, and widely considered more attractive than later
versions. In later versions of the Testarossa, the attractive
center-lock wheels were replaced with similar versions but with a
five-bolt pattern.
This Testarossa is finished in the classic color combination of
Rosso Corsa over tan leather and comes with a rare Schedoni fitted
leather luggage set. The Testarossa also includes service records
dating back to 1999, including recent maintenance performed in
October 2018. At that time the clutch was adjusted and a new
starter relay installed. Along with the fitted luggage set, the car
is accompanied by an owner's manual in its leather pouch.
To this day, the Testarossa remains one of the most recognizable
and beloved Ferrari models ever produced. It is an icon of 1980s
styling and performance, and it is just as exciting to drive today,
even by current standards. Beautifully presented, this Testarossa
is an exceptional example throughout.
Please note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be
sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.
