1991 Ferrari Testarossa

For sale by auction on Saturday 06 June 2015 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
Introduced at the 1984 Paris Salon. the Testarossa caused a
sensation. The functionality of its Pininfarina styled bodywork was
disguised by a wealth of flamboyant/futuristic detailing. Developed
with the aid of a wind tunnel. it combined a low drag coefficient
with impressive negative lift characteristics. The first
twelve-cylinder Ferrari to be marketed in America for a decade. the
new flagship was of vital importance to Maranello. Although it was
built around a similar tubular steel matrix. it retained the same
mid-engined layout as its Berlinetta Boxer forebears. The
Testarossa was more than just a simple evolution. its use of
galvanised steel for the doors. roof and bulkheads promised greater
longevity (the rest of the bodywork was formed in aluminium). while
a longer wheelbase. wider track and revised all-round
double-wishbone coil-over suspension promoted better handling. As
well as greater interior space. drivers also benefited from an
adjustable steering column. re-profiled seats and air conditioning.
Mounting the drivetrain and rear suspension on a separate sub-frame
meant better noise insulation and easier servicing. The switch from
a large front-mounted radiator to twin units housed in front of
each rear resulted in more efficient cooling and less heat soak.
Extensively reworked. the 4942cc. flat-12 developing some 390bhp
and 362lbft of torque. it was mated to a five-speed manual gearbox
but kept in check by twelve-inch discs all-round and a limited slip
differential. Highly praised by the contemporary motoring press. br/>Autocar magazine found the Testarossa capable of 181mph and 0-60mph
in 5. 3 seconds. Predictably exclusive. just 438 are thought to have
been UK supplied.

This good looking example appears to have been well looked after
over the years and. certainly recently. has had very little road
use. kept. as it has been. in a museum. The quality of the interior
and the front boot certainly reflects the low mileage recorded and. br/>upon further inspection. the overall condition of the exterior and
engine bay also appear to be in extremely good and original
condition and complete with the correct and original Ferrari jack
and leather case. Recently exercised. it was serviced by Ferrari
specialist which included a full fluids and safety check. It also
carries an MoT test certificate valid until November 2015 as well
as the German equivalent (and far more stringent) TUV. Imported
from Germany in 2010. all taxes and duty have been paid and UK
registration is currently under application. 

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