Lot 217: 1991 Ferrari Testarossa

Ferrari's contemporary rival to the Lamborghini Countach, the Testarossa (as opposed to its Fifties sports-racer of the same name) was a very high performance machine with striking Pininfarina aluminium coachwork. Wide and purposeful, with flared arches and wide slats a prominent feature of its flanks together with a high sweeping tail designed for negative lift, rear lights covered by a black full length grille, a low sleek bonnet and long door mirrors sprouting like periscopes, its design cleverly integrated aerodynamics with aesthetic appeal; and appeal it did, 37 orders being taken on its launch at the Paris Show in October 1984. Excellent road holding was assured by a steel tube chassis - rather than the more common modern monocoque - sporting all independent suspension using double wishbones and single coil spring dampers at the front, and single wishbones with double coil spring/dampers at the rear. Behind the huge tyres large ventilated disc brakes were fitted all round; inside luxury abounded with high quality hide trim that included Connolly leather-covered seats. The Testarossa on offer here was exported when new to Dubai and formed part of a large collection there. To date, this vehicle has covered just 11,000 kilometers and is in 'as new' condition. This white supercar with black interior comes with many extras as well as German paperwork and the original TRX wheels. A museum quality time warp car presented and probably one of the lowest mileage Testarossa's on offer worldwide.Avec seulement 11,000 Km sur son compte, cette Testarossa en couleur blanc avec un interieur en cuir noir est decrit par le vendeur etant 'comme neuf'. Avec des documents allemands.