1988 Ferrari Testarossa

Make

Ferrari

Model

Testarossa

Year

1988

Listed price

$175,000

Location

Crownsville, Maryland

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

46,501 miles

The Ferrari Testarossa, Italian for "red head," needs little introduction, its name a direct homage to the iconic sports racers of the 1950s. Launched in 1984 as the successor to the already legendary Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa immediately made its mark with a radical design that redefined supercar aesthetics for the decade. Its distinctive side strakes, famously dubbed "cheese graters," were not merely stylistic flourishes but functional elements designed to channel air to the side-mounted radiators, a significant departure from the Boxer's centrally mounted unit. This engineering choice allowed for a wider rear track and improved cooling, giving the Testarossa its unmistakable broad-shouldered stance. Power came from a naturally aspirated 4.9-liter flat-12 engine, the final evolution of Ferrari's venerable twelve-cylinder architecture before the arrival of the 512 TR and F512 M, delivering a potent 390 horsepower and cementing its status as a true performance icon. This 1988 example of the quintessential 80s supercar presents in classic Rosso Corsa over tan leather, a timeless combination that perfectly complements its dramatic lines. Showing 46,501 miles on the odometer, this Testarossa has been driven and enjoyed as Maranello intended, its V-12 engine paired with the rewarding gated manual transmission that defines the analogue supercar experience. The distinctive five-spoke wheels and pop-up headlights complete a package that instantly transports observers back to an era of excess and unbridled automotive passion. This is an opportunity to acquire a genuine icon, a car that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of its time and remains a thrilling drive today.