1986 Testarossa Price Check

I always thaught that from 1 mirror to 2 mirrors F changed in 1987? but this car should be a 1986 - strange

has the car the original diff inside? then you just may deduct between 10k and 15k

 

I was going to say, this looks like an 87.

19k miles is low, but not collector low.

Probably in the 110k ballpark, based on trends (check my posts in the Values thread).

 

take a picture of ID plate on door jamb. It will have date of manufacture and VIN.

 

Is that a 1981 Cadillac Baritz in the background of the second picture ? Now that is rare ...whose car is that ?

As for your TR , I suggest good pictures and eBay it to see what you could get and use that as a point of reference.

 

He was talking about the driver side door post aluminium plate that also has the production date. But this pic of the VIN shows the 10th digit as a G which is 1986. Now, why is it dual mirror?

 

I'd like to see a pic of the central console so we can have a look at the mirror control. When it's a mono the control is there. Maybe we could see an after market mod...just saying...

 

The car has dual mirrors probably because it was changed long ago to look like the newer models. The high single mirror MAY be a good thing now, but possibly in 1986 it didn't get such admiration. I also own a 1986 car that was changed to the lower dual mirrors. I can see where the original mirror was mounted and the hole welded or filled. Of course I'd like to change mine BACk to the single high mirror!

 

Metric wheels is a minus (i'm sure it needs new tires.)
Dual low mirrors is a minus. Folks buying a 1986 want the single flying mirror.
Paint looks good.
Engine might need some deferred maintenance.
No pics of interior.

 

Am I the only one seeing a red paint overspray on top of the engine, intake?

 

Yes. I think you are.

 

just the red reflection from the sun hitting the backside of the open bonnet.

 

Look like it has been upgraded. Here is a picture a 1990 dual mirror console. Switch in different location. Also the 86 single mirror switch is totally different.
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In my 85 monospec the control is different like Claude is saying but at the same place than yours. So yes all this looks like an aftermarket mod. And like you said, back then it might have been an "upgrade" but today I'm just wondering if you could revert it back for more money when selling...this...I don't know.

 

Very seriously if they want to sell in a short time I'd say 75-85k. From the pictures I can see a lot of details telling the car is not perfect at all. From your description this is my honnest feeling. This is just another testarossa for sale in an ocean of testarossa for sale. A car has to be attractive to sell. If the car itself is not anything special amoung others, the price has to be. Then it will sell! If priced like all others it will be for sale forever like all the rest. I've always sold my cars fast because of that thinking.

Just my opinion and I'm not an expert at all.

 

Yes if you want a "just hand over the keys " no service history and no questions quick sale , $75k-85k.

But with a little effort ,obtaining the records and doing a current service , it could be over $100k

Is taking the time worth such effort ? I'd certainly say so

 

Having just taken an 86 TR in for service I would advise selling it without the service. My car is well loved and checked/serviced yearly yet the major still cost $28k to get everything done which was double the expected amount. Just FYI

 

Yes, sell it without service at a heavy discount. Bringing my car up to snuff after sitting over 2 decades cost me about $33,000 for a nose to tail service and full systems rebuild.

 

I'm keen , really like this car