Chassis No. ZFFTA17B000057277 Engine No. 00230 By the mid-1980s, the market for exotic GT sports cars was brimming with choice. There was the race-inspired Porsche 911 Turbo, the muscular Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and the Lamborghini Countach and Jalpa. As good as the rest were, Ferrari captured the decade's imagination with the Testarossa. More than a supercar, the Testarossa became a cultural touchstone, appearing on television, arcade games, music videos, and the driveways of the fortunate few. Styled by Pininfarina, the Testarossa was a bold reinvention of the Berlinetta Boxer. To solve chronic cabin heat issues, Ferrari moved the radiators to the sides of the mid-mounted 4.9-liter, 180-degree twelve engine. Massive side intakes, veiled by horizontal strakes, both met regulatory requirements and defined the car's aesthetic. The result was an instantly recognizable silhouette that was simultaneously functional and extravagant. It epitomized 1980s excess while securing the Testarossa's legacy as one of Ferrari's most iconic creations. Sold new in Germany in May 1985, this classic Rosso Corsa Testarossa was specified with a Nero (Black) leather interior. As an early production example, the car was equipped with the famous single, high-mounted "Monospecchio" mirror and 415-mm "Monodado" single-bolt Cromodora wheels. From Germany, the car was sent to Grancia on Lake Lugano in Switzerland in 1988, where it is believed to have remained with just two owners until 2011 when it was acquired by the current owner who later brought the Testarossa back to Germany. Since taking delivery of this lovely early Testarossa the current owner has used it frequently and in 2022 nearly €32.000 was invested in maintenance which included replacing the injectors, hood struts, engine oil, and most importantly, replacing the timing belts. The original wheels were also replaced with a 16-inch set from a later-production example, offering a greater selection of tires, with the original set of metric wheels accompanying the sale. A complete and detailed accounting of the work rendered can be reviewed in the digital history file. In preparation for sale, the brake fluid was changed in July 2025, with the car currently displaying just under 87,000 kilometers at cataloging. As presented today, this classic Testarossa represents a stellar opportunity to acquire an early and well-preserved example of Ferrari's most extravagant 1980s icon.