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Silver a bad color for a Testarossa

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  1. Bjoern Schmidt

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    Hi all,

    I think silver is a perfect colour for the testarossa. It looks more sophisticated in silver than in red or black.

    But I have to admit that I am often asked why I had chosen a silver Ferrari when a Ferrari has to be red. As an excuse I am then always arguing that I am red-green blind and until now I thought it was red....

    Regards

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  2. Spasso

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    You are correct!
    The last woman that looked at my TR asked, "Where's the stereo". THREE times.
    (sigh)
     
    Spasso, Sep 17, 2010
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  3. carguy

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    Bjoern....your TR is gorgeous! Silver is very challenging to get a "wet" look....a deep shine. But when a silver car is polished up and spotless...it looks awesome! I saw Don Johnson's silver TR go across the auction block some years ago, and under the intense lights it really looked incredible. I agree with many that colors OTHER THAN RED really do look great on Ferraris. I have a red car now and the reaction is intense....I'm emjoying it....but I've decided that my next Ferrari will be a different color....I want class instead of conspicuousness.
     
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  4. mrp_e

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    It looks great, and I think the design will age better over time in silver. The color leaves more emphasis on the shape, and it's such a timeless color. Can't loose with red, but if you're going to live with her find the best one you can in the color combo that makes you grin every time.

    I was drooling over this one:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FANTASTIC-FERRARI-TESTAROSSA-ONLY-30K-MILES-/120622675952?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1c15abf7f0#ht_3635wt_1167

    If I had the choice, I love it with saddle/tan interior. Great combo.

    Good luck.
     
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  5. mrp_e

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    But if it were my money, regardless of color, i'd try and grab a sweet deal on a 512 TR. Never seen one this low, and there's another one there in the 70s too.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-512-TR-/220669575915?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3360ee82eb#ht_500wt_1182

    Never mind what's going on with those seats and the go-kart steering wheel. If the car checks out, it's worth the stretch to low 60s to get a car that I've heard is literally light years improvement over the original TR.

    bill
     
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  6. Spasso

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    That one has been popping up on ebay for the last two years. Take a close look at the engine pictures, on top of the right bank, puddles of brown goo.
     
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  7. AHudson

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    Spasso's right. This car has been for sale since before I got mine. I'd say nearly 2 years of ebay listings. Though for looking at the car in silver, I still think it looks nice.

    Behold said goo...
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  8. ItalianOne

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    Spasso you are correct that car has been on ebay forever. Something weird about that car? The one am looking at is a 86 high mirror car like the pics above. I like the early single mirror cars for some reason. I would also like to thank all the pm messages I have received with advice on the early TR.....................
     
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  10. Ermanno Claypool

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    Gianni Agnelli's personal TR (he had a custom built SPider TR too) was finished in Silver,and it had Red Cartier leather inside....

    For me,it's a perfect combination for the Testa,i cannot find the specifi photos but it's gorgeous!
     
    Ermanno Claypool, Sep 19, 2010
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    I know of this car and its engine was rebuilt with high compression cams and has a history of blowing gaskets. It was raced by its previous owner

    It does have some performance bits on it but I decided it wasnt right for me

    do your due diligence please..
     
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  12. NeuroBeaker

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    LOL!!!

    Thanks Bjoern, that's a brilliant response. :D

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Sep 19, 2010
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    (Since this thread is already in "my personal taste is...." mode)

    I like the 512TR in Grigio or black. The TR has such an extroverted shape that I believe a darker color balances it nicely.

    http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=144473

    There is a twin-turbo Koenig TR in deep blue without side strakes that looks really nice too.
     
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  15. Argento839

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    As the owner of a silver 308, I love silver on my curvy car but it was never my favorite on a TR. If I had a TR, I'm afraid it would have to be white. ;)
     
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  16. Spasso

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    I agree about the red, even though I have one. It's boring in a sea of red at any event. My 308 was yellow and always drew attention.
    I love the Grigio on a TR. The perfect combination of subtlety and refinement while still showing the lines of the car. Blue Sera with Creme interior would be another choice of mine
     
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    Beautiful...love the plate!!
     
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  19. NeuroBeaker

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    That's a stunning car. :cool:

    Many thanks,
    Andrew.
     
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  20. mrp_e

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    outstanding. beautiful TR.

    b.
     
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  21. aleventhal

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    Thanks! Interestingly, when I set out to buy a TR, I *only* wanted an early single mirror car, and I would not consider a red one. My first choice was yellow / tan (like the original Automobile magazine review) but I couldn't find one. Silver / tan was my second choice and I did fine one - lucky. Also looked at a blue / tan one, but it was not as nice, and more money - a bad combination.

    My only issue with the TR is that it is not really a sports car. I find I drive it when I want cold / ac - when I want a visceral thrill I go with the Dino (#10704), etc.

    Just my .02 - YMMV.

    A
     
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  22. Raleli

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    Did someone say Silver TR???? I was love at first sight for me... but then again I have red interior. At every car meet, I attrack more pepole to mine than any other color. My pic are on my profile. As far resale red, well TR is a wide, low and fast so red might be little to much for TR. I love TRs in any color, look at my screen name. Oh one more thing, please join our group of TR owners, www.PreancingThunder.com
     
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