Ferrari Testarossa?

[911boost]

I always enjoy reading the threads on the driving dynamics and ownership experiences by the posters here. I mentioned in Wayne's Covid thread about watching Miami Vice lately, so of course I have see Crockett's white Testarossa and it makes me wonder about them.

Between all of the models they made almost 10,000 of them so I know its considered mass produced.

Anyone here had one? Thoughts? Impressions?

Thanks!

[tdw28210]

Originally Posted by 911boost

I always enjoy reading the threads on the driving dynamics and ownership experiences by the posters here. I mentioned in Wayne's Covid thread about watching Miami Vice lately, so of course I have see Crockett's white Testarossa and it makes me wonder about them.

Between all of the models they made almost 10,000 of them so I know its considered mass produced.

Anyone here had one? Thoughts? Impressions?

Thanks!

Are they stupid cheap yet? And I do know you want the "flying mirror" model if possible. Think those are the early models.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

There aren’t many things out there more expensive than a cheap Ferrari - or a cheap airplane.

[wayner]

[wayner]

He also takes it to the Sahara
https://youtu.be/ZRjGN--R4pE

he has other reviews of it on his youtube channel

[RWebb]

Cocaine White Red Heads...

[javadog]

I have discussed my ownership of one a couple times here, maybe a search would pull up the details.

Not a bad car to own, unless one of the known problems with that particular car bite you in the ass.

[sc_rufctr]

I've written about this before.

My neighbour owned one for more than 20 years. He sold it about 18 months ago. (90,000 km - 55923 miles total)
He's an absolute mad man... He did all of the maintenance/repairs and I helped him with some of the major ones.

If you can find a good one for the right money then go for it. Please don't overpay for an unloved car.

Just some personal comments. Ignore them if you don't agree.
Great car but it's a bit dated IMO and you really can't drive it. Mileage kills the value of these cars.
It's not timeless like the Countach but they do drive better.

[slow&rusty]

A friend of mine drives his daily, in the rain, traffic you name it, he has over 80,000 miles on it and it looks great. Whatever it needs it gets and he does a fair bit of the work at home and has a good trust indy when its beyond his capabilities.

A few years ago, I seriously considered an early flying mirror but then backed out.

[wayner]

They took a jump in price a few years ago when people realized they could own a 12 cylinder Ferrari for not a lot of money.

I really like Harry's garage examples of how they are not as fragile as I had been lead to believe.

BUT, when 328s were $25k I thought about buying one instead of my 73 911 RSR replica, and then I realized that if I didn't buy the Ferrari then every four years I could buy another $25k Porsche :-)

[IS300]

this post would do better with more photos......

[RWebb]

https://www.google.com/search?q=Cocaine+White+Redheads...&sxsrf=ALeKk01kHQKn9uJfObj24thwD6964PylCg:158491615 1921&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwimm-_hkK_oAhVLgp4KHd_BANcQ_AUoAXoECAsQAw&biw=1535&bih=809

[911boost]

I knew you have had one Java, thanks for the reminder.

Appreciate the responses everyone.

[1990C4S]

Isn't that Jay Leno's daily car?

[javadog]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

Isn't that Jay Leno's daily car?

I would think not. He’s never been overly fond of Ferraris.

[rcooled]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

Isn't that Jay Leno's daily car?

Leno's not really a Ferrari guy...he's more into Lamborghinis. I read somewhere that he apparently had a Countach as a DD for a while.

[slow&rusty]

Originally Posted by rcooled

Leno's not really a Ferrari guy...he's more into Lamborghinis. I read somewhere that he apparently had a Countach as a DD for a while.

That correct, he used is red 1986 Countach as a daily, he bought it in 1991 and has over 70k miles on it now. When I toured his garage there wasn't a Ferrari to be seen and while he respects the marque, he is a definitely a Lambo guy (he get's it!!!).

[javadog]

These are links to all of the threads where I've commented about a testarossa:

Pelican Parts Forums - Search Results

Pelican Parts Forums - Search Results

Pelican Parts Forums - Search Results

[Baz]

Sorry I have nothing to add to the discussion except I love this car and Miami Vice is one of the best shows ever to air on TV.....

[tcar]

One of the white TR's used was actually a Pantera with repro TR body panels.
There was a real one in the series... maybe a couple.

Two of the Daytonas were repro from Corvettes.

Ferrari was very upset.