1991 FERRARI TESTAROSSA

Grigio Ferro Metallic with Crema leather interior and Nero carpets. Accompanied by original book pack and substantial history file detailing ownership from new. A beautifully preserved Ferrari Testarossa in an extremely rare spec. (only two UK cars were delivered in this colour) with a fastidious previous ownership and detailed and documented service history. 40,800 miles.

While most Testarossas were delivered in Rosso Corsa, this 1991 example is finished in Grigio Ferro Metallic, a rare and elegant hue that complements the car’s dramatic lines with subtle sophistication. The Crema leather interior adds warmth and contrast, lending the cabin a sense of refined luxury often unseen in more traditional configurations.

Every inch a child of the ’80s, the decade that gave the world Dallas, shoulder pads, and yuppies with brick-like mobiles, in late ’84, Ferrari’s new supercar was revealed to the press amid the sequined glamour of the Lido cabaret club on the Champs Elysée in Paris.

The Testarossa became the defining automotive contribution to the cultural collage of the decade and a poster car for a generation. It was adored for its dramatic width and for introducing side strakes to a world that didn’t know it needed them.

Ferrari wanted the Testarossa to be a high-performance GT car that could compete with the likes of Lamborghini’s Countach and Porsche’s 911 Turbo. Featuring a 4.9-liter flat-12 engine and producing 390 horsepower paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the Testarossa could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 180 mph.

Its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout provided balanced handling, while the flat-12 configuration offered a lower centre of gravity.

The car’s unique design was functional as well as aesthetic. The side-mounted radiators kept the car cool while allowing Ferrari to create a cabin with more space and better airflow. The interior featured luxury touches, with leather upholstery, a high-quality sound system, and ample legroom, catering to drivers who valued comfort as well as performance.

Critics at the time were impressed by the Testarossa’s bold design and smooth power delivery. Car and Driver described it as “an exotic supercar that combines Ferrari’s racing pedigree with grand touring comfort,” highlighting its appeal as both a driver’s car and a status symbol.