380 hp, 4,942 cc DOHC horizontally opposed 12-cylinder engine, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, five-speed manual gearbox in rear-mounted transaxle, four-wheel independent suspension with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bars, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 100.4"

• Perfectly preserved; a time capsule example with 129 miles from new

• Includes books, tools, and original window sticker

• Major service completed in June 2012

• Possibly the lowest mileage example in existence

• Single owner from new

Having taken its name from the legendary Testa Rossa racing car, the mid-engine Testarossa was so much more than just a namesake; it offered splendid performance with an increased degree of usability due to additional luggage space and an improved clutch. Just over 7,000 were built between 1984 and 1991, before the line evolved into the 512 TR. The Pininfarina-penned Testarossa improved on the basic recipe of Ferrari’s Berlinetta Boxer, thanks to more horsepower under the hood, which propelled the V-12 coupe to a 180 mph top speed. Derived from the Boxer, the V-12 featured two banks of six horizontally-opposed cylinders and 48 valves. Bosch's latest K-Jetronic fuel injection improved power and drivability; with 380 horsepower on tap, the Testarossa was capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds.

The classic Rosso Corsa 1989 Ferrari Testarossa offered here is likely the most original, unaltered example in the world. It was covered and stored away when brand new. As a U.S. model, this Testarossa was purchased new from Kessler Motors, in New York, on April 21, 1989. With a window sticker approaching $142,000, it had 120 delivery miles while in the showroom. The car was taken by flatbed to a climate-controlled New York garage, where it was to join a growing collection of vintage Italian sport cars. It was started and looked after but never moved from its resting place, until being discovered in February of 2012. The conserved Ferrari showed 129 miles and, even more impressive, the window sticker had never been removed from the windshield. The climate-controlled storage preserved the car in immaculate showroom condition.

Today, the engine still has the “US Model” yellow chalk markings from the factory; the underside still wears sprayed-on Cosmoline, as applied at Maranello to protect it during shipping. Inside, it is just as clean, showing none of the age-related patina that afflicts so many cars. Its leather seats are just as they left Maranello. Even the original paper mats are still in the car. Other provisions that were delivered with the car include the original tool kit, roadside kit, spare tire and wheel, and the owner’s manuals and books. Copies of the original 1989 title are also included, as well as the original window sticker that is still attached to the glass.

Mechanically, it has been thoroughly gone through and boasts a very recent engine-out, photo-documented belt service completed in June of 2012. This included the timing belts, hoses and fuel pump, check of the brakes, clutch, and transmission. The 2012 service records and a modern CARFAX (in the file) also bolster the quality.

Unlike other “time capsules” that were not properly stored and contained in a controlled environment and left rusting away while sitting idle, this Testarossa is an extraordinary example of preservation and resurrection. One of the very finest examples in the world has been found and is now available. It is a platinum opportunity to own the best.