Chassis No. ZFFSA17S000088508

Engine No. 26068

From the moment Ferrari took the covers off its much-anticipated 512 BBi replacement, the motoring press and Tifosi alike were enthralled with this arresting new 12-cylinder flagship. Pininfarina broke new ground with a wedge-shaped profile defined by massive air intakes and eye-popping side strakes. The 48-valve, 180-degree twelve-cylinder supercar made 385 horsepower, could sprint to 60 miles per hour in five seconds, and go on to a top speed of 180, all while cosseting occupants in an exceptionally refined cabin.

With the Testarossa, U.S. market eligibility was critical, as was occupant comfort and practicality, as Ferrari positioned the Testarossa as a luxurious high-performance grand tourer. The wide rear track and huge air scoops were necessary to feed the side-mounted radiators, which opened up space for a proper front trunk and eliminated the cockpit heat-soak issues that plagued the BB. The Testarossa became a sales success and a pop-culture icon, inspiring countless copycats throughout the 80s and 90s.

This 1991 Swiss/Swedish-market Testarossa is a late-production example, and one of the last batch of cars built before the arrival of the revised 512 TR in late 1991. It is finished in an appealing and rarely-seen combination of Nero Metallizzato over beautiful Rosso leather upholstery. Showing 52,567 kilometers (or approximately 32,700 miles) at time of cataloging. The Rosso leather interior is rare indeed, covering the seats, door cards, and rear parcel shelf and is complemented by matching Rosso carpets and a black dash/console. Instrumentation and controls are factory-correct, with a period-correct Alpine cassette stereo fitted to the dash behind the original flip-up leather cover. A factory jack kit also accompanies the car.

Situated amidship is the 5.0-liter 180-degree twelve with its signature cast alloy plenums and red-painted cam covers, signifying "quattrovalvole" Red Head cylinder heads. It is offered with a recent service, including cam belts, fuel pumps and accumulators, as well as an air conditioning service. The Testarossa is a surprisingly practical supercar, thanks to air conditioning, electric windows, a spacious trunk, and the refinement of Bosch fuel injection.

As cars of the 1980s and 1990s rise to the fore of the collector market, the case is being made for the Ferrari Testarossa as one of the most desirable supercars of the era, balancing 180-mph ability with comfort and practicality for long-distance touring. This example represents an excellent opportunity to add a RADwood icon to your stable.