Unveiling its newest supercar at a nightclub was a bold move for Ferrari, but it could not have been more fitting on the evening before the 1984 Paris Motor Show. At the Lido nightclub on the Champs-Élysées, a select group of media and clients were afforded the chance to get a sneak peek of the new model just prior to its unveiling. The Lido was known for its flamboyance and overt style, and the choice of venue was instantly understood by all that first laid eyes on the new Testarossa.

Crisp angles defined the design language, yet the long side-strakes that ran along the doors into the quarter panels served a purpose, channeling air toward the potent 5.0-liter flat-12-cylinder engine. By a stroke of artistic genius, the design managed to be sinister and elegant, both forward-thinking and contemporary.

This Testarossa is finished in the ideal color combination of Rosso Corsa over a tan leather interior. According to the data tag, the car was completed in February 1987. As a pre-1988 example, this car also features attractive center-lock wheels, compared to the five-lug wheels on later cars. Minor changes for 1987 included the introduction of the passive restraint seat belts, as well as moving the odometer from the center console to the speedometer.

Today, that odometer displays a stunning 1,640 miles, which is consistent with the overall preservation-quality condition of the car. In March 2023, Corsa Motors of Englewood, New Jersey performed a full engine-out service at a cost of over $10,000. Work included new timing belts, tensioner bearings, spark plugs, and all drive belts, among many other items. A service invoice detailing the work accompanies the sale. Also included are the car’s factory tool roll, spare tire, jack kit with knock-off hammer, and Ferrari-branded preservation covers for the seats and steering wheel.

To this day, the Testarossa remains one of the most recognizable and beloved Ferrari models ever produced. It is a fixture of 1980s automotive styling and performance, as this example wonderfully demonstrates.