1987 Ferrari Testarossa

For sale by auction on Saturday 28 November 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 and 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. br/>its use of galvanised steel for the doors. roof and bulkheads
promised greater longevity. 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
benefitted from an adjustable steering column. re-profiled seats
and air conditioning. Mounting the drive train 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. br/>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. Autocar magazine found the
Testarossa capable of 181mph and 0-60mph in 5. 3 seconds.

This European specification 1987 Testarossa was imported to the
UK at the beginning of 2012 when it was purchased by a consortium
of collectors. At the time the odometer reading was 50. 00km.
Today. the odometer still only reads 51. 30km equating to just
32. 50 miles. It has been fully maintained and looked after by
Ferrari specialists QV London Limited based in Windsor. Berkshire
who carried out a 6. 00 mile service in July this year. removed the
engine to replace the cam belts and supplied an MoT test
certificate. Finished in black with a light tan leather interior. br/>this Testarossa is supplied with a V5C registration document. an
MoT test certificate which expires in July 2016. a file of the
invoices for the work carried out by QV going back to 2012 and. by
the time of the sale. a new book wallet with parts book and
replacement service book will also be present. Ferraris from this
period have become very collectable and superb examples such as
this one are becoming harder to find; this makes them a great
investment as they continue to increase in value.



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