Ferrari Testarossa

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Supplied new to Sir John Madejski and just one owner since, 18,000 miles from new, without doubt one of the finest Testarossas available anywhere.  

18,000 Miles and Two Owners from New

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The Ferrari Testarossa went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The Pininfarina-designed car was originally produced from 1984 to 1991. This was not the first Testarossa in Ferrari's history. In the late 1950's the Testarossa name was used for one of its vehicles because of red cam covers. Testarossa means 'redhead'. The Testarossa was first shown at the 1984 Paris Auto Show. The engine was a modified version of the 512 BB. It had four-valves per cylinder, Marelli electronic ignition, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, and capable of producing 390 bhp from the 4943 cc horizontally opposed 12 cylinders. The 0 to 60 mph time was an impressive for the day (and even by today's standards!) factory quoted time of 5.3 seconds and top speed was above 180 mph. All versions of the Testarossa were rear wheel drive and had a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission.

The F512 M (the very last variant of Testarossa) was Ferrari's last mid-engined flat 12-cylinder car built. The Testarossa is instantly recognizable by its large cold-air inlets located on the side of the car. This was necessary because of the new location of the twin radiators in the rear. By doing this, it allowed space up front for luggage and resolved the cabin overheating problems of the previous BB's.

In 1992 production of the Testarossa ceased after almost 7200 units were sold making it one of the most popular Ferrari models ever.

This Testarossa was supplied new to Sir John Madejski (the founder of Auto-Trader and owner of Reading FC) by H.R Owen in London on the 14th of November 1990. A relatively late RHD example the car is supplied with two wing mirrors (unlike the early cars which carry just one) and was specified in Rosso Corsa with light beige interior and a black dash. Mr Madejski owned the car until 2004 when it was sold to the current and only second owner. Since then the car has been maintained at no expense spared by DK Engineering, prior to this the car was serviced and maintained by Ferrari main dealers. As part of the sale the car will be treated a further service in our workshops. From new this example has covered a total of only 18,000 miles and has benefitted from regular but sparing use over the past 10 years. This Testarossa is presented in superb condition both cosmetically and mechanically, complete with its original service books and leather wallet this low mileage Testarossa is without doubt one of the finest examples available anywhere.

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