how much $$$ to get this Testarossa running again ???

big problem: you not know when running last time.
it for sure needs a major service with engine out
when you are just "there in" you may change the diff also, rebuilt all brake parts with new seals
if you are very lucky the KE jetronic only needs a "cleaning", but also may be a complete overhaul.

for a car not running too much money they are asking. so when you would buy then just marry your mechanic - or can you do all by yourself? if not go away from this car

 

Hey Milwaukeean (my hometown)

The site is so vague. What is a long slumber? 2 years? 10 years? the pictures are pretty poor for a car they are asking 126k for. Need a full engine out and reseal and likely need to rebuild the injection system if it sat for a long time. I didn't need to have that done, so others can chime in on the cost of that.

I bought mine in 2023 after a 30k engine out after it had been sitting but they definitely should have done more as part of the service like changing all the fuel vapor/return lines and coolant lines. That was a giant PITA with the engine in. It will likely will need new bushings and shock rebuild or new all around, and that cost me $10k for all of that.

If this is stored outside under a cover or inside but in a shed or barn there could be rodent damage to the wiring and that's not fun to deal with and can be very expensive if someone else is doing it. It would likely need a rebuilt fusebox too, so another $1300 ish. So probably 30-50k depending on what needs to be done?

Todd

 

It's an early euro F113A (K-Jet without Lambda) engine TR (so if in US, it may have been "federalized" at one time, but doesn't look much like it now. It does seem to have some bits on it that shows a fuel evap system was added at one time) -- and, with an engine SN of 00029, I'd be somewhat concerned that it's not the original engine (but that's just a suspicion and engines can "recirculate" in the factory so wind up in a later car). Cavet emptor!

 

I know guys who had to rebuild all the brakes and replace the clutch and thrust bearing after they bought a car that sat for a while.

 

So these guys are my mechanic, and do good work. Call the service manager Steve Ott and have a conversation with him. The sales team does have a good reputation.

 

I think a far better question is why would you want to?. Its just nowhere near cheap enough to take that kind of gamble.
I have been in the Ferrari business for well over 40 years and there is no way to save yourself into a Ferrari. The biggest single lesson I have learned in this business is the cheapest Ferrari to own it the very best one you can find. Its lunacy to buy a fixerupper and pay someone to get it road worthy.
The car will bury you.

 

^^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^^

 

There's always a s*cker on bat who'll pay even more than that and think he got a deal.
Bet if they don't sell it, it'll end up there.

 

^^^^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^^^

I’m a copycat - but this can’t be stressed enough…

Kevin

 

A reasonable guess as they sell quite a number of cars there. As a service client (as stated) and have interacted with the sales side several times, they are not looking for suckers.....I'm sure they will tell you what they know about the car and what they don't. A serious buyer need only call.

 

Yep, they know the routine. Not saying they're looking for suckers, but if they don't sell it themselves, they'll list it on bat and it will sell for more, accompanied by the usual "it will be 500k in 6 months".

They can obviously do the work, so someone serious and comfortable with the risk could work out a deal.

BTW - they did sell Hoovies this, which he wasn't too happy with.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-citroen-ds-id19

 

I was thinking $50 or less. I have owned one for almost 30 years, I was factory trained on them, I have worked on them continuously since 1985 and was shop foreman at the largest dealer service department. No one knows them better then I. Stay away.

 

That is a euro car with a USA spec front bumper. Second, that is not an 11k miles car..no way, no how. Repaint? Why? With the wrong bumper? More than likely car was smashed. Blocked of vacuum line? Early k injection with warm up regulators, euro.
Dude..stay away. There are better choices out there..

 

What's the diff between the US and Euro front bumper - the side markers? The side markers were obviously added during importation.

"__Displaying_ Just 11k Miles"
"The above vehicle information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. It is provided 'as-is', without warranties as to its accuracy, whether expressed or implied, and is intended for informational purposes only. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated."

 

Speedos are easy to change out! I would be cautious about any TRUE mileage on any of these older cars!

 

Yeah lol

"displaying" and "to the best of our knowledge" add to that all the oter questions, run dont walk away.
Seems to me that you could probably find a great running well kept car for that price.

I get the allure of the resurection and bran find. So if this car had a genuine 5k miles on it and wal all there with no questions as to conversions bumpers etc, it might be worth the 100-150k youd spend to get it perfectly running.

There is a vast difference between a car whose motor starts and can sort of move under its own power for a short distance and a ferrari that will run to redline belt down the highway steer and stop properly. Run dont walk.

 

It comes down to the deal: If you get it for $50K-ish, you're a DIY type (& enjoy doing the work), then it could be the perfect fit. They seem to drive better after the bonding... Gotta love the Euro spec without moustrap seatbelts

 

My buddy just bought this TR. I'll let you know eventually what he does to it.

 

@Veedub00 Great to hear, let me/us know what the basic non-start issue is (i.e. needed a battery or has a blown engine...)

 

Looks like some damage may have occurred at the right-front fender and door, some panel mis-match. So perhaps a front end impact that pushed the fender back into the door a bit.