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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this factory right hand drive 1991 Ferrari Testarossa.

The car is finished in the most striking and unique colour combination of Grigio Metallic, paint code FER 700/C with a dark blue interior. What a fabulous colour combination for a Testarossa. It just gives the car a very distinguished appearance.

This car was delivered to its first owner through Maranello Sales Limited in Egham, Surrey, UK on 5th April 1991.

Accompany this car is its original book set, including the service book, which confirms that this Ferrari Testarossa retains its original matching numbers engine. The service book confirms that this car was regularly serviced throughout its life. From new through until 2003 all the work was completed by Maranello Concessionaires. The service book entries note:

15/05/1991 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 1,137 miles
12/01/1993 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 5.801 miles
11/10/1993 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 8,994 miles
23/12/1994 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 11,355 miles
16/02/1995 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 11,400 miles
07/09/1995 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 14,495 miles
24/12/1999 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 18,380 miles
10/04/2003 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 18,766 miles
05/01/2005 by Ferrari Edinburgh @ 19,698 miles
25/06/2006 by Dick Lovett @ 21.852 miles
17/01/2008 by QV London @ 24,348 miles
15/09/2009 by Verdi for Ferrari @ 26,600 miles
30/01/2011 by Verdi for Ferrari @ 26,900 miles
12/11/2015 by Maranello Auto Services Gold Coast @ 28,178 miles
28/11/2019 by Maranello Auto Services Gold Coast @ 28,459 miles

The car passed through a few owners in the UK before being acquired by the current Gold Coast based owner on the 2nd March 2010. When he acquired the car the odometer read 26,546 miles. In the UK the car was registered as H705LPE.

After acquiring the car the current owner kept the car in the UK until 2013 when it was imported into Australia. There is an import approval on file dated 10th April 2013. The car finally arrived in Australia on the 10th July 2013. It was then put through the compliance process and finally registered in Queensland on 4th February 2014.

Prior to shipping the car to Australia, the radiator was rebuilt, the brake discs and pads were replaced and the front track rod ends were replaced.

In October 2014 the owner decided to fit a new Larini sports exhaust system. In November 2015 two new upgraded fuel pumps were fitted. The work was completed by Maranello Auto Services on the Gold Coast.

In November 2019, with 28,459 miles on the odometer, Maranello Auto Services serviced the car and replaced the timing belts.

In December 2022 Ferrari Gold Coast serviced the brakes and overhauled the callipers. At that time the odometer read 28,476 miles. In May 2023 they refurbished the fuse box and the associated circuit boards. Then in March 2025, they repaired a leak in the AC system , replaced the rocker cover drain tube gaskets and repaired a minor leak in the coolant tank.

Throughout his 15 years of ownership, the current owner has used the car sparingly, travelling some 2,000 miles in this time.

At time of photographing this car the odometer read 28,637mls which is confirmed by its service book as genuine.

From the moment we first laid eyes on this car we have been infatuated by the colour. It is refreshing to see a Testarossa in a colour different other than the ubiquitous red or black! Note: we do love Testarossas in red and black, but Grigio Metallic is something special!

Overall the paint on the car is in very good condition and it has retained a strong depth of colour and a deep gloss finish. If you look closely youll see the odd small imperfection but they are hard to see. The condition of the paint is more consistent with a car that has travelled c28,000 miles, rather than one that is 34 years old!

The glass is all in good condition with no cracks evident. The same can be said for all the external trim, including the lights and lenses.

Importantly, this car is clean underneath and it is NOT your typical English car. It has obviously been looked after in the UK and probably rarely or never used on salty roads. Its condition is equal to what you would see when inspecting an Australian delivered car, though of course the Ferrari Testarossa was never sold new in Australia. We have underside photos we can share with interested parties.

The wheels are the original 16 inch alloys, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport SX tyres, size 255/50/ZR16. The tyres are still in a good condition but the date stamps on them tell us they are old and really should be replaced on age if the next owner is considering doing some serious driving with the car.

The font luggage compartment is neat, clean and tidy. The space saver spare wheel is stored under the carpet.

Inside the cabin everything presents well, showing some light patina in places. The upholstery is dark blue, which compliments the paint work perfectly. The seats are firm and provide ample support. The leather is in a good condition with no tears evident, though both seats have some minor scratches on the side. On the drivers seat this is most likely caused by scratching the leather when engaging and disengaging the hand brake. A good leather doctor can easily repair this. The navy blue carpets are also in very good condition. The hard rubber mat on the drivers door sill shows some wear. The dashboard is a weak point on a Testarossa as the leather often pulls loose. On this car it is in excellent condition. All the instruments are clear and appear to be in good working order. The leather steering wheel also presents well.

Ferraris are made to be driven and we were genuinely excited to take this one out for a short test drive and photo shoot. We were not disappointed and a Ferrari Testarossa is also surprisingly easy to drive.

The car starts easily from cold and then quickly settles into a smooth idle. The Larini sports exhaust certainly gives the car an edge, without being too loud. After allowing the engine some time to warm up we gently nudge the car out into the morning traffic. A Ferrari Testarossa is a wide car at almost 2 meters, though you do not really notice that when you are driving it. Fortunately, the mirrors work well and give you a good sense of the dimensions of the car.

This car ticks a lot of boxes. It drives superbly, the engine revs freely and there is plenty of power on tap when you need it. The gearbox is smooth and the gear changes are easy both up and down the box. This car is a very useable car. It is quite happy to just sit in traffic and drive around town at 60 km/h, yet when the road opens up and traffic clears and you get the opportunity to shift down and press the accelerator to the floor you do realise that this is a real super car and you could very easily get yourself into trouble! With a quoted top speed of circa 285 km/hr and 0 100 km/hr in a tick over 5 seconds, the Ferrari Testarossa was one of the fastest cars you could buy in the late 1980s / early 1990s. Given the performance, it was pleasing to note that the brakes work well and pull the car up quickly and in a straight line when needed.

We are genuinely excited to offer for sale this well maintained, beautifully presented, factory right hand drive Ferrari Testarossa that is finished in a unique colour scheme.

Based on time, the car is due for a cam belt service.

Accompanying the car is the space saver spare wheel, jack, tool kit, book set (including its service book) in the correct leather pouch, an excellent history file and its original UK number plate.

An interesting fact is that in 1991 Top Gear did an episode titled A Week with a Ferrari 348, in which this Ferrari Testarossa made a cameo appearance.

Highlights:

- A desirable factory RHD example.
- Fabulous original colour scheme.
- Matching numbers, books & tools.
- Excellent service history and well maintained.

Price: $374,950


Background:

Apple, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.

Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940.

The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!

Twelve cylinder engines are synonymous with Ferrari. In fact, Enzo Ferraris very first car, the 1947 125S was powered by a 1.5 Litre V12 engine. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s the majority of Enzos masterpieces were powered by V12 engines of varying capacity. Interestingly all of these cars had the engine located in the front. Cross town rivals Lamborghini introduced their stunning Miura in 1966, which was powered by a transversely mounted V12 engine located behind the driver. This spectacular car took the motoring world by storm and sent shock waves throughout Ferrari HQ in Maranello. Ferraris answer, the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, was a fabulous motor car in its own right, but there was always something about the mid-engined sports car that gave it an edge.

It took until 1971 for Ferrari to unveil its first mid-engined sports car, the 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer. The Boxer was very well received and it ultimately went into production and replaced the Daytona in 1973. Interestingly Ferrari opted for a flat 12 rather than a V12 engine configuration. The engine was mounted longitudinally rather than transversely as Lamborghini did with the Miura.

The Boxer was a great success for Ferrari and along with the Lamborghini Countach was one of the very real supercars of the seventies. The 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer (387 cars built) was replaced by the 512 Berlinetta Boxer (929 cars built) in 1976, which was then replaced by the 512 BBi (1007 cars built) in 1981.

In 1984 at the Paris Auto Show Ferrari introduced the Ferrari Testarossa (Tipo F110) as a successor to the 512BBi.

The name was chosen to pay homage to the famed World Sportscar Championship winning 1957 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car. Testa Rossa, which literally means red head in Italian, refers to the red painted cam covers sported by both cars 12 cylinder engines.

The car was a huge success for Ferrari with its then flagship selling in massive number the world over. Incredibly, 7,177 Testarossas were built over eight years of production. Its successor, the 512 TR was introduced in 1991 and just over 2,200 cars were built through until 1994. The final iteration of the Testarossa was the 512M, produced from 1994 to 1996 with just over 500 cars built.