1986 FERRARI TESTAROSSA

An original UK right-hand-drive Testarossa in the highly desirable single-mirror (Monospecchio) and 16-inch centre-lock wheels (Monodado) spec. Rosso Corsa/Crema, Brown dash and carpets. Matching Schedoni 6-piece luggage set. 25,917 miles. Substantial service history.

- Single mirror ‘Monospecchio’

- ‘Monodado’ 16-inch centre lock wheels

- Rosso Corsa

- Crema leather

- Brown dash and carpets

- Matching Schedoni 6-piece luggage set

- 25917 miles

- Substantial service history

This is by far the rarest and most desirable specification for the Testarossa, with fewer than 100 single-mirror cars believed to have been brought into to the UK. This example was delivered to the first owner by Midlands Ferrari dealer Colmore on 01.09.1986.

Beautifully presented this Ferrari is accompanied by a substantial history file and has recently been card for by Bell Sport & Classic.

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.