1989 Ferrari Testarossa

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys London event, 1 November 2025.
150,000 - 200,000 GBP

• One of Maranellos most celebrated modern masterpieces
• Displays just 9,717 miles at the time of cataloguing
• Supplied new by the Ferrari dealer Graypaul of Loughborough; now offered from 35 years of continuous ownership
• Stunning factory-correct colours of Rosso Corsa over Crema and Nero leather with Red carpeting
• Retains its matching-numbers flat-12 engine
• Benefits from comprehensive service by DK Engineering in October 2025, costing in excess of 60,000
• Includes factory tools with owners manual and books, plus copies of original order forms supplied by Maranello Concessionaires

Few cars capture the spirit of an era as vividly as the Ferrari Testarossa. More than a supercar, it became a cultural icon of the 1980s, symbolising performance, prestige, and unmistakable style. Its presence on television shows, films, posters, and in the driveways of the worlds elite ensured its status as one of the most recognisable Ferraris ever built.

Beneath its dramatic Pininfarina-designed bodywork lies a 4.9-litre flat-12 engine developing 390 horsepower, channelled through Ferraris legendary gated five-speed manual transmission. The result is an intoxicating blend of performance and engagement, with a top speed approaching 180 mph.

As bold in performance as it was in design, the Testarossas signature side strakes, broad track, and low, angular silhouette gave it a presence unlike anything the world had seen before. Measuring nearly two metres in width, it dominated the road both visually and mechanically, setting a new benchmark for drama and desirability.

Registered new in February 1989, this UK-market example was delivered through official Ferrari dealer Graypaul of Loughborough and remains finished in its stunning factory-correct colours of Rosso Corsa over Crema and Nero leather with Red carpeting. The Testarossas first owner was Mr David McErlain, who registered the car with the private registration CAT 666 . The Ferraris first keeper retained the car for a mere 15 months, as it was acquired by its consigning owner in June 1990. Over the next 35 years, the consigning owner used the Ferrari sparingly, with just 9,717 miles recorded on its odometer at the time of cataloguing. In preparation for the sale, the car benefits form a comprehensive service by DK Engineering, totalling in excess of 60,000, concluded in October 2025. Completing the sale is a factory tool roll and jack kit, collection of owners books, and copies of its original order forms sourced through Maranello Concessionaires.

The Ferrari Testarossa is an era-defining supercar, seamlessly blending exhilarating analogue performance with pop-culture celebrity. This exceedingly low-mileage example extensively sorted, offered from 35 years of cherished care, and retaining its matching-numbers engine presents the chance to acquire one of Maranellos most celebrated modern masterpieces.
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