Under 8K Miles: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa

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There was a time when I didn’t love the Ferrari Testarossa. I’d say it was the middle or late 90s, and it just seemed like a played-out supercar. It was the stereotypical display of exuberance, the go-to bench player if you were a movie producer and had a line item for “expensive sports car.” It wasn’t until many years later that I began to appreciate it for what it was, which is, obviously, an iconic Ferrari from perhaps the company’s last great era. And if you’re a fan of 80s design like I now am (through the looking glass and all that), it’s an absolute home run. Find this low-mileage Testarossa here on eBay with bids to $90,000 and the reserve unmet.

The Testarossa was another feather in Ferrari’s cap after a series of home runs in the 80s. The Boxer, 308, and the 400i were all iconic, but the Testarossa was on another level in terms of both styling and performance. The dramatic side strakes, the tinted taillights, the single mirror on the driver’s side A-pillar – and of course, the incredible flat-12 powerplant – there was nothing subtle about the Testarossa. This example is quite literally new in the wrapper with only 7,405 miles on the clock.

What I also dig about the Testarossa is the the minimalist interior. It’s almost laughably basic for a car that cost $100,000 in 1986. That same car would cost close to $300,000 in today’s money. The heavily-bolstered bucket seats were notorious for not having much in the way of thigh support, but like everything else in here, they were functional. Coupled with a classic Ferrari gated shifter and a dash that has almost no distractions aside from the gauges, and it’s clear this was a driver’s Ferrari. The center console is a bit busy with lots of switchgear, but aside from that, it’s uncluttered. Even the radio is hidden by a plastic door.

Speaking of the radio, this Testarossa does have an aftermarket unit, which is a shame but easily corrected. The Ferrari made a healthy 380 horsepower, along with 354 lb.-ft. of torque. When you look at the 0-60 times, they don’t seem all that mind-blowing, with the run taking 5 seconds. That’s respectable, but when you mention it’s attached to one of the 80s foremost supercars, some enthusiasts may find that result merely average at best. But there was nothing average about the Testarossa when it was introduced, and why it remains a sought after addition to any Ferrari collection today.

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Comments

  1. Curt

    Oh yes, very common barn find. I myself have one out in the shed under three inches of dust, dirt and racoon poop.

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  2. t-bone bob

    Located in: Charlotte, North Carolina

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  3. Keith D.

    Sonny Crockett “Miami Vice” in red all the way..Loved that show

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  4. douglas hunt

    I luv these….especially in white over red or blue over that classic tan interior

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  5. PRA4SNW PRA4SNWMember

    Ended at $90,800.
    Reserve Not Met.

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