When the Testarossa replaced the 512BBi in1985, Ferrari staked his claim to the bank accounts of the “me” generation. Launched at the 1984 Paris show, the Testarossa was aimed directly at the American market. It was so much better as a road car and more stylish than the preceding Berlinetta Boxer that a remarkable 7,200 Testarossas were sold between 1985 and 1991, making it the most successful Ferrari to date.

The car on offer is handsomely finished in Rosso Corsa with a black leather interior and shows less than 22,000 miles on the odometer. It comes with its books, leather bag toolkit and service records. This model of Ferrari is amply powered by its 4.9-liter, 390-hp horizontally-opposed (flat) 12-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that is linked to a five-speed transaxle. The car was serviced in 2011. This Testarossa is fitted with a Tubi Style stainless steel exhaust, single nut “knock-off factory alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and numerous convenience amenities. It is an iconic sports car, perpetually desirable and always in fashion.

With its over-the-top straked sides, the Testarossa became an American icon for its role in the TV police series Miami Vice. It was initially so popular that buyer frenzy fueled additional dealer markups, which peaked at about $150,000 in the early years.

Pininfarina engineered the Testarossa to fix some of the problems of the 512 Boxer; it was wider, taller and longer for improved inside space, and the radiator was moved to the rear to eliminate plumbing that previously ran through the car. The side strakes actually directed air to two radiators in Formula One design fashion and made the rear of the car wider and handling more stable.