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- ** Regretfully Withdrawn ** 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
** Regretfully Withdrawn ** 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
Lot Number: 361
** Regretfully Withdrawn ** 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
This 1988 FERRARI TESTAROSSA
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 12th November, 2016 at 2.00pm GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
NERO BLACK -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
F343GWT -
ODOMETER READING
28000
DESCRIPTION
The name Testarossa, literally Redhead, became synonymous with Ferrari sports racing cars in the 1950s and 60s and was reincarnated at the launch of their new model at the Paris Show at Porte de Versailles in 1984. Housing a 4.9-litre V12 engine pushing out 390BHP, the car was capable of a respectable 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph. The Testarossa was more than just a simple evolution, 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. The switch from a large front-mounted radiator to twin units housed in front of each rear wheel resulted in more efficient cooling and less heat soak.
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. Produced between 1984 and 1991, some 7,177 Testarossas were built in total - with the 'twin mirror' cars now being recognised as the most collectable examples.
Originally supplied new by Ferrari Francorchamps Motors in Brussels in 1988, this classic Eighties supercar is finished in, rarely ordered, double black with gleaming Nero coachwork and a black leather interior, and was registered with the DVLA on the 12th June 2016. Recently taken out of storage and re-commissioned, a full service and cambelt change was undertaken by Ferrari specialist GVE London. The car is supplied with a current MOT test certificate valid until 19th April 2017 and UK registration. The Testarossa will be supplied with a condition report undertaken by recognised Ferrari specialists Terry Keys Motorsport.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 361
- Make
- FERRARI
- Model
- TESTAROSSA
- Registration Number
- F343GWT
- MOT Expiry
- 19/04/2017
- Chassis Number
- ZFFAA17B000078923
- Engine Number
- F113B
- Body Colour
- NERO BLACK
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Arwel Richards
- Car Specialist
- 07434 960868
- arwel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.
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