Silver a bad color for a Testarossa

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

Bjoern
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You are correct!
The last woman that looked at my TR asked, "Where's the stereo". THREE times.
(sigh)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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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Here is "THE" silver TR to buy....this awesome looking 512TR...Love it! Just needs the factory stock wheels put back on.

http://www.sportscarcompany.com/detail-1992-ferrari-512tr-used-5431037.html

 

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!

 

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..

 

LOL!!!

Thanks Bjoern, that's a brilliant response.

All the best,
Andrew.

 

(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.

 

A TR in any color.............BUT never red! Way to common and expected!

Black TR Kerry
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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.

 

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!!

 

That's a stunning car.

Many thanks,
Andrew.

 

outstanding. beautiful TR.

b.

 

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

 

here is a great looking 512TR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-FERRARI-512TR-FreshService-Special-Price-69-500-/220672307837?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item336118327d

 

See post #36 of this thread for the story on that one. The price is tempting but the history is not. The ad even mentions recent transaxle work.

 

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

 

Car appears to have a Euro front end..... unless they did some body work to cover up the US marker lights and install Euro round markers behind the front wheels. Also, judging from the pictures, the entire front end appears to be about a 1/2 shade darker than the rest of the car.