Buying or Selling a Ferrari Testarossa?
Produced from 1984 until 1996, the Ferrari Testarossa is one of the most successful road-going Ferrari supercars produced by the Italian automaker. This 2-door, mid-engined coupe replaced the Ferrari BB 512i, the last of the Berlinetta Boxer models. While both cars share the same spectacular Pininfarina-designed body, the Testarossa is wider and more spacious, with a sportier appearance thanks to a number of modifications, including the side strakes (which are there to provide cool air to the rear-mounted radiators) that run from the door to the rear fender on each side. The mid-mounted 390 hp 4.9L Colombo flat-12 engine allows you to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of 180 mph. During the 13-year period it was in production, the Ferrari Testarossa acquired many admirers. The Road & Track magazine, for example, featured it on its cover no less than nine times in just five years. A truly iconic sports car from the 1980s, the Ferrari Testarossa is a very desirable classic nowadays, with a lot of demand.
Ferrari Testarossa Seller’s Guide
One of the best ways to sell your classic for top dollar is to ensure that the buyers have all the information they need to make an informed decision. This includes, but is not limited to, history of ownership, maintenance and repair documents, restoration receipts or records, a Certificate of Authenticity and more. Not only do these items help show your classic Ferrari’s authenticity and originality, it can give buyers the confidence they need to move forward with the purchase. Similarly, you should always have recent pictures ready for buyers who may come via the Internet, and you should always consider allowing serious buyers to perform a third-party inspection with a qualified Ferrari expert or mechanic. This too will give buyers added confidence. Alex Manos and his team have years of experience in dealing with classic cars. They understand how tough is can be to sell your Ferrari Testarossa, especially if you are personally attached to the classic like so many of us. They are happy to speak with you and to provide you with additional seller’s tips to make your transaction successful.
