9th Nov, 2024 11:00

The Collectable Cars Auction

 
  Lot 19
 

19

1988 Ferrari Testarossa

The Iconic 80's Poster Car.

Aspire Collect Eligible: Yes
Year: 1988
Location: Johannesburg
Exchange Rates*: USD 204,931 – 239,086
GBP 157,619 – 183,889
EUR 189,156 – 220,682

Car/Body Type: Coupe
Colour: Rosso Corsa (red)
VIN/Chassis Number: ZFFAA17C000075617
Engine Number: 10749
Current Mileage: 33675 km
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Right Hand

Estimate
R3,600,000 - R4,200,000
 

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The Iconic 80's Poster Car.

Aspire Collect Eligible: Yes
Year: 1988
Location: Johannesburg
Exchange Rates*: USD 204,931 – 239,086
GBP 157,619 – 183,889
EUR 189,156 – 220,682

Car/Body Type: Coupe
Colour: Rosso Corsa (red)
VIN/Chassis Number: ZFFAA17C000075617
Engine Number: 10749
Current Mileage: 33675 km
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Right Hand

COLLECTOR'S NOTE:

  • Desirable single-nut double-mirror version.
  • The vehicle comes with Owner’s Manual and Service Book.
  • Full service history.

ABOUT THE CAR

An Ultimate Super Car

Every generation has its poster cars, and for the kids of the ’80s it’s either the Ferrari Testarossa, the Lamborghini Countach or both. But we’re not talking bulls here so let’s focus on the Ferrari.

Produced from 1984 to 1996, the Testarossa continues to pull a crowd thanks to its bold, Pininfarina-designed classic supercar lines, 380 horsepower 4.9-litre normally aspirated flat-12 engine, analogue driving feel and being somewhat of a media favourite–who remembers seeing one on TV during Miami Vice or Sega's 1986 video game Out Run?

The ‘Testarossa’ name pays homage to the famed 1957 World Sportscar Championship-winning 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car. Testa Rossa, which literally means ‘red head’ in Italian, refers to the red-painted cam covers sported by both cars' 12-cylinder engines.

This particular car, a right-hand drive, is the ultimate desirable single-nut, twin-mirror version–finished in red, of course.

Excellent all round condition.

Near perfect black interior.

Please note, we are not qualified conservators and these reports give our opinion as to the general condition of the works. We advise that bidders view the lots in person to satisfy themselves with the condition of prospective purchases.

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Auction: The Collectable Cars Auction, 9th Nov, 2024

 

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