1990 Ferrari Testarossa | SOLD
- Jan 24
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 10
A Legendary Canvas Awaiting Its Final Masterpiece
The Ferrari Testarossa is more than a car; it is the definitive icon of an era. Unveiled in a blaze of glory in 1984, its dramatic silhouette and sonorous flat-twelve engine captured the imagination of a generation, immortalized on posters and in pop culture. It represents a peak of analogue, statement-making supercar design.
The car we present is not a concours-ready example. It is something rarer: a profoundly honest and untouched project. This is a blank canvas for the connoisseur who envisions not just ownership, but creation. Offered at a value-reflective price, it invites a comprehensive, bespoke restoration—a chance to build your perfect Testarossa, with sky-as-the-limit potential for mechanical, cosmetic, and personal upgrades.
THIS MOTOR CAR: The Unrestored Original
This 1990 Testarossa is a right-hand-drive example, delivered new in the United Kingdom and registered in Hong Kong since 2011. For the last decade, it has been a sparingly used garage preservation, retaining its factory Rosso Corsa over Crema colour scheme. Its condition is authentically "unrestored," presenting a clear and complete foundation for a ground-up revival. The car starts, runs, and has been road-legal, but its next chapter is to be written by its next custodian. The original tool roll and jack are included.
Year: 1990
Body: Coupe
Exterior: Rosso Corsa
Interior: Crema
Driver's Side: RHD
Transmission: Manual
Indicated Mileage: 26,004 Miles (Indicated at time of photography)
First Delivery Location: United Kingdom (1990)
Registration: Hong Kong Registered in 2011, 3 Previous Owners
Current Ownership: Since 2015. Road Taxed till Dec 2025
THE OPPORTUNITY: A Bespoke Resurrection
This is a proposition for the specialist, the enthusiast, or the patron who sees beyond current patina. The significant reduction from a fully restored Testarossa’s market value is a direct investment into its future. This car provides the perfect basis for:
A concours-level, numbers-matching restoration to its original splendour.
A personalised, bespoke build with custom paint, re-trimmed interior, updated audio, or even performance enhancements.
The profound satisfaction of commissioning a comprehensive mechanical overhaul, resulting in a Testarossa that drives with the reliability and precision of a new car.
It is, in essence, a ticket to creating a one-of-a-kind Testarossa tailored exactly to your vision.
Reflected in the price, this Testarossa is a perfect candidate for a complete cosmetic and mechanical makeover. Under the right hands, the result can be a completely tailor-made Testarossa to the exact specification you want, that drives with the precision and reliability of a newly delivered car.
THE CLASSIC INSIDER ASSESSMENT
We quantify condition where others merely describe. Our score of 65/100 reflects a car that is mechanically superb while preserving its honest, original character.
Exterior (60/100): The factory Rosso Corsa paint is aged, with expected patina, cracks, and surface imperfections consistent with an entirely original, untouched car. The body is complete and straight, offering an excellent foundation for refinishing.
Interior (70/100): The original Crema interior is preserved, showing honest wear but no major damage. A specialist deep clean and conditioning could revitalise much of it, though a full re-trim would allow for complete personalisation.
Mechanical (65/100): The car starts and runs. While it has passed annual MOTs, the lack of detailed service history indicates a necessary and recommended full mechanical assessment and overhaul is required for dependable, confident use. This represents the core of the project investment.
PROVENANCE & HISTORY
This Testarossa’s history is one of long-term ownership and static preservation. There is no extensive dossier of specialist servicing, only annual roadworthiness (MOT) and Road Tax renewals. This clean slate is a virtue for the project-minded buyer, as it presents no prior modifications to undo and a clear mandate for a full, ground-up recommissioning.
IN SUMMARY: A PROJECT WITH A PURPOSE
This 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is an undisputed icon presented in its most honest form. It is not a turn-key proposition, but a compelling and value-driven entry point into Testarossa ownership for the individual who views restoration as part of the journey.
For the investor, it is a cornerstone asset awaiting enhancement. For the enthusiast, it is a dream awaiting specification. For the next custodian, it is the unique opportunity to inscribe their own chapter on a legendary model, creating a bespoke Testarossa that is truly, personally theirs.
Available Exclusively at Classic Insider. For more info, please contact:
Kenneth Wong
Email: Kenneth@classicinsider.com
Telephone Or Whatsapp: +852 9013 2536
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