[{"id": 9565447, "authorName": "DrJuliusStrangePork", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drjuliusstrangepork/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by DrJuliusStrangePork", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663546087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9565451, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning is an understatement for the TR in this color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663546127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565482, "authorName": "masterqi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masterqi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "droooooooool", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663546484, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565484, "authorName": "casciomotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casciomotors/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by casciomotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663546502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9565489, "authorName": "Wolfenhaus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfenhaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't recall ever seeing one in this color - very pretty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663546573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565579, "authorName": "mpasha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpasha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really nice, never see that color ever again. Talk about the cahones to get the oil changed at Meinekee! I wouldn\u2019t sleep at night!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1663547350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565649, "authorName": "3pedalstable", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalstable/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by 3pedalstable", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663548218, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9565672, "authorName": "Noctilux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noctilux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dual flying mirrors? How did that happen?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663548622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565719, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw one of these at a Cars and Coffee yesterday. Timeless design!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663549408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565764, "authorName": "testapor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/testapor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "that color is worth 15k, my opinion", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663549955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565793, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tony44\r\n\r\nThe color is beautiful with the added benefit of not being on many other Ferraris. Long term ownership is positive. Miles are \"just right\". In my view, there is a lot to like about this car.\r\n\r\nBut I have a few questions:\r\n\r\n1) Other than what is listed in the auction description and on the CARFAX, what other service/maintenance has been done since 2011?\r\n\r\n2) Per the CARFAX, the car was last registered in California in 2013/2014. Why does it have California plates and what is the sticker in the \"year\" position (top right) on the plate?\r\n\r\n3) The listing states \"The car was acquired by the seller\u2019s uncle in 1989 prior to the seller\u2019s acquisition in 2014.\"\r\n\r\nHowever, the CARFAX states:\r\n06/10/1998 California Motor Vehicle Dept.\r\nTitle issued or updated New owner reported\"\r\n\r\nThat would be nine years into the described ownership period by your uncle. Please explain?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663550329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565869, "authorName": "CoastsideCat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastsidecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since the heads are no longer red, this should be called a Testarossometallizato. Is this the color it left the factory with, and were the heads painted as some sort of special order (and maybe the second mirror added), or was it repainted (which would be my guess)? It's stunning in that color, but if those were factory additions it would really boost the price I should think. Since it wasn't mentioned in the writeup, the assumption has to be it's not the original color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663551401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565936, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have never saw this exterior color on this car ever. All I can say it is magnificent.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663552493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9565983, "authorName": "Kie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The monospecchio has always been my fave variant. I\u2019ve often daydreamed about installing the driver side mirror from a rhd monospecchio onto a US model. Dreams can come true!\n\nIs the additional mirror useful for the driver? It seems like the drivers view of the added mirror would be blocked by the a-pillar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663553308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566018, "authorName": "Herpderp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/herpderp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the love of God, please fix the Cavalino (know I misspelled it) on the steering wheel?\r\n\r\nGLWS!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1663553990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566179, "authorName": "83URquattro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83urquattro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doppio mono spechio. Haven't seen that. Great color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663557393, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566510, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice color but not factory paint, right?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663576958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566522, "authorName": "Bertrand328", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bertrand328/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As already said, many would like know more about paint. Do you have picture of the color sticker ? Original color ? Rosso Met 305/C code ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663578534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566586, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rosso Metallizzato over Nero is a stunning combo - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663584246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566668, "authorName": "Nitin1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitin1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May have missed when was painted ? Great color for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663588030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566707, "authorName": "idling", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idling/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something seems off with the side mirror situation. Otherwise great looking car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663589064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566780, "authorName": "maserati06", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maserati06/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe everyone loves the color. Maybe on a ford Taurus.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1663590546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566781, "authorName": "Dean_Palmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_palmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Dual flying mirrors? How did that happen?\"\r\nSome people had this done afterwards as the single flying mirror is more style than function. Not a factory option.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663590548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566834, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dual flying mirrors is such a cool factor especially when looking at the car straight on. I should of put some of this in the description as the dual flying testarossa", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663591436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566849, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coastsidecat/\r\nAs far as I know this color is the original color from the factory", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663591624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566892, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fleche_dOr question 1\r\n1. I had euro classics do just annual check up\r\n2. I kept the California license plates b/c it was cooler than Ohio \r\nMy uncle purchased the vehicle in California where he lived \r\nI hope that helps", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663592092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566969, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is proof that this is the original color from the factory the color code 305c", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663593247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9566980, "authorName": "Clyderomero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clyderomero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A unique color for a very unique vehicle. Standard issues apply with early TR\u2019s. 2nd gear synchros and the transaxle carrier. Love the dual flying mirrors, it sets it apart from other TR\u2019s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663593442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567090, "authorName": "NikTo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "beautiful testa! Please post a close up picture of the factory sticker on the underside of the front bonnet. That should confirm the factory paint color.\n\nAlso the vin plates on the door jamb would be helpful.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663594571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567106, "authorName": "TRZ993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trz993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good god the car was taken to meineke for an oil change? \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663594600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567208, "authorName": "GJT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The seller is a neighbor of mine and a very nice guy...bid accordingly. As far as the color goes, it IS unique...and that makes it cool, but, I can honestly say that I will very much miss hearing it go past my house more than seeing it go past my house ;)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663595774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567241, "authorName": "deichenb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deichenb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous TR, especially in this color. @Tony44 do you have information on when the lower body and rear trim were painted to match? Perhaps the heads were painted at the same time, and/or the second \u201cflying mirror\u201d was added? Was the rest of the car repainted simultaneously perhaps?\r\n\r\nPaint meter reading would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663596173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567269, "authorName": "Wakeup53", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wakeup53/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anything but Rosso corso is a plus !!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1663596405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567676, "authorName": "veedub00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veedub00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The horn button just pulls out if you tug it. At least mine does. Should be able to align it easily.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663600454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9567982, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an interesting color. Wonder what this looks like in person. Cannot go wrong with a 1980s time capsule. Good luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663603126, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9568283, "authorName": "esemes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esemes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe the second mirror was only for style as it wasnt visible to the driver.. maybe some has the knowledge in this", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663605527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9569205, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is correct the passenger mirror is for looks I like the balance", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663609780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9570135, "authorName": "mrjirey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrjirey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@esemes - yes many people added the RHD mirror to make the car seem more pleasantly balanced", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663613923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9572378, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have only seen two other Ferraris of this era in what was called Rosso Metallizato, and the color on both of them was darker and more towards maroon than this. They must have been mislabeled. This color looks warmer than either of those did. I have never seen a Ferrari in this color before.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663623174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9572861, "authorName": "LP400S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lp400s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller I am curious did you paint the whole car or just the items that are currently body color and should be black?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663625173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9572983, "authorName": "MidwestMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midwestmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the car able to be viewed in person?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663625626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9573187, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "has this been repainted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663626333, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9573716, "authorName": "Kevin8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevin8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, talk about a shape wearing color well! The excess of the 80's design, wall-to-wall louvers, is completely offset, and complimented by this shade of red. So sexy.....like 9 1/2 weeks Kim Bassinger....", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1663630022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9574075, "authorName": "Bug36T57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bug36t57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am trying to figure out how you would describe this color to someone else without them seeing it, rose-bronze? GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663634268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9574383, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought these pictures may help with the true color. I have seen many Ferraris with my uncle in California and when people looked at our car they always commented that the color is so unique", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663638295, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9575018, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tony44\r\n\r\nThank you for your reply.\r\n\r\nI still have a question about the 1989 year of purchase and the CARFAX report of a \"new owner\" in 1998, 9 years into your uncle's ownership. Was there some sort of \"owner\" change in 1998? Thank you.\r\n\r\nFrom my earlier set of questions:\r\n\r\n3) The listing states \"The car was acquired by the seller\u2019s uncle in 1989 prior to the seller\u2019s acquisition in 2014.\"\r\n\r\nHowever, the CARFAX states:\r\n06/10/1998 California Motor Vehicle Dept.\r\nTitle issued or updated New owner reported\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663653920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9575436, "authorName": "NikTo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nikto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has had the rear grills by the lights and lower valences in the rear bumper painted to color match to the body color, as usually Testarossas have these areas in flat black.\r\n\r\nAlso 2nd request for close up pic of the sticker under the front bonnet which should validate the factory color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663677670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9575599, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn\u2019t sure what a bonnet was but figured it out. Your instructions were helpful. The second question on the back grill being painted I no information I believe it is original", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1663679523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9575754, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My uncle pursued the car aug 14 1989 and he unexpectedly passed away and I received the and transferred the title in April 2014 I hope that helps Fl\u00e8che", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663681235, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9576307, "authorName": "efg2014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efg2014/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It looks like it has the original license plates which is very cool. A nice and unique Testarossa.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663686340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9576708, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks George I will miss driving the car up the hill as well!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663689827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9578663, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tony44 (The Seller) \r\n\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663697848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9579147, "authorName": "GJT3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gjt3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just ran a paint meter over the ferrous panels and did a visual inspection of the aluminium ones. There is no evidence of any paintwork. While I do this professionally, I did this out of being neighborly as the owner is headed out of town for a few days. Tony lives at the very top of our hill...where a flat 12 cylinder car belongs. Since my garage houses an air-cooled 911, I am relegated to living only halfway up the hill ;)", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1663699793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9582992, "authorName": "Sig928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sig928/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very unique color and i love how the front spoiler and side skirts were matched to the body color of the rest of the car! nice scenic driving video and thanks for not running over the squirrel!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663717942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9583226, "authorName": "Casper42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/casper42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sig928 - \"very unique\" you're so kind, as its not the words I was thinking :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663720298, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9583862, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do have to say us Hilltoppers do allow the \"subhiilers\" to access to the hilltop between 12 to 12:15 just like the caddies in caddyshack lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1663728233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9583922, "authorName": "raykosh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raykosh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking car. Can you tell me if this was Ferrari factory color that was available or was this just a custom color the original owner ordered? If none of the above, has the car been painted completely? Sorry if this was covered already, it's just there are so so many comments to go thru. Thank you very much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663729283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9584218, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 86068, "content": "$86,068 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663737609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9585976, "authorName": "johnss2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnss2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@raykosh there is a photo 9 below your comment showing the door jamb lable indicating this IS the original color. 30 down in the comments, the seller shows the original owners manual with the color code indicating this is the original color.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663776939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9589008, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Annoying self-appointed lexicographic police here. Can we cease using the expression \u201cvery unique,\u201d please? There are no degrees of uniqueness. It is, or it is not. If there is documentation that no other 1986 Testarossa left the factory in this color, it is unique. Otherwise it is \u201crare\u201d or \u201cunusual,\u201d or perhaps \u201cone of \u2018#\u2019,\u201d but not unique.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1663790197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9590314, "authorName": "Youngtimerclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youngtimerclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rossi Bruto\r\n\r\nVery cool color and car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663794939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9593007, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure about the IS number but the picture I uploaded was under Vehicle Details which is on the inside cover page of the Owners Warranty and Service Book. This book came from the original pick of the car. If I find out more information about this color I will let you all know. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663811578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9593351, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color is different. Kind of a tobacco color.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663816483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9593776, "authorName": "Silverporsche993", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverporsche993/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have driven this car couple times. By far it has the best sounding engine of any car I have been in. That 12 cylinder is strapped to your ears.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1663838562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9594172, "authorName": "krixmeister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/krixmeister/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude chill! In common language usage (as opposed to logic or mathematics) unique doesn't necessarily have to mean one-of-a-kind. And yes you can have varying levels of uniqueness.\r\n\r\nAnd this is a quite/very/extremely unique color for this car, and I like it!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1663851133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9595412, "authorName": "AutoFanaticNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autofanaticny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "very off the wall color for one of these because this color palette is more in line with the G body 911 cars of the era.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663862494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9595712, "authorName": "carpetking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carpetking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enough of the color already! Lets get to the needs of the TR and that would be a full engine out service at this point.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1663864882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9598779, "authorName": "Rockjaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Like that color - it really makes a statement, made me do a double-take over the white version seen on MV reruns", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663877486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9602447, "authorName": "Handsofstone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/handsofstone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carpetking...nice color!!! Ok, nice well kept interior. Body is in very good shape and condition. Do the belts and tensioners and coolant hoses. New plugs, which you can do, oil and filter, you can do, fuel filter you can do...brakes fluid flush...you can do, clutch bleeding at the same time as brakes...you can do. Buy a Motive power brake bleeder. Lots you can do....Great color.....sorry for repeating GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663904007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9602475, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have shown service records and if you look at Steve Maxwell the mileage was around 33,000 and I'm now around 34,000 so the TR is in pretty good shape. Also, love MV comment:)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1663904735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9602743, "authorName": "ScuderiaMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scuderiamike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I the only one that hates the term\u201dflying mirror\u201d? Beautiful car either way, GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663921477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9603249, "authorName": "LP400S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lp400s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car has obviously had paint work as various panels on the car did not come painted as shown and should be black. If you look in photos #105 and #106 you can see overspray on the the black frame rail. To me in the photos it does not look like Rosso metallizzato (305C). They might have gotten it a shade or so off. If the owner has had it for 33 years I would think he would know when the various panels and possibly the whole car was painted. He was asked multiple times with no explanation. Never the less a cool car. GLWTS", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1663938995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9606926, "authorName": "veedub00", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veedub00/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture #50. The louvers on the inside of the door show some evidence of a repaint.\n\nStill a nice color though. Once the other pieces get turned back to black this TR will look great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1663961385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9611086, "authorName": "HAPPY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/happy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very unique color!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1663999327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9612395, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My Uncle purchased the car in 1986 from the original owner with 6,557 Miles on it. My Uncle passed away in 2014 and I have no reference to say it has or has not been repainted. All experts who have looked at it believe it is the original paint and paint color. See the expert comment below by GJT3", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664034690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9612405, "authorName": "TB105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tb105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fascinating color! Original color? Also, the front spliter looks added on, maybe from a later 512TR or even 512MM. Could you verify originality?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664034772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9612566, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is the original Spoiler as far as I know", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664036673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618585, "authorName": "Jim_G", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_g/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never knew Ferrari painted some cars this color. Alfa Romeo painted a few GTV-6's this color in 1985. Then painted about 20 or so Spiders each year from 1987 to 1991 or so. Each year the color got a little warmer in shade. But all years carried the same paint code. \r\n\r\nOne of the 1987 Spiders this color even appeared in the movie Tequila Sunrise with Mel Gibson and Michelle Pfeiffer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664110685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618618, "authorName": "1961250SWB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1961250swb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would have to agree with LP400S that the car was repainted. I have owned several of these in the day and can see signs where the car was repainted. One possibility, and I know of one case where this happened, is that the car was ordered in a custom color, but was already painted in black at the factory, and Ferrari resprayed the car. This can easily be verified by contacting Ferrari.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664111198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618619, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 87000, "content": "$87,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664111211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9618637, "authorName": "scfin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scfin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That color is incredible.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664111509, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618711, "authorName": "ProvaMo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provamo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early TR\u2019s are my favorite, the only ones with knock off wheels (until ~1988.5)\r\n\r\nBesides the front spoiler which should be semi-gloss black (it\u2019s fiberglass), the rear strakes and other pieces were technically black anodized from the factory.\r\n\r\nThe exhaust note on these is menacing.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664112568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618735, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The paint color is very unique and striking.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664112881, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618799, "authorName": "MarcNoord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marcnoord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The love an early Testarossa with the correct mono (\"flying\") mirror setup. The incorrect dual \"flying\" mirror setup just doesn't look right.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1664113945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9619655, "authorName": "C19631234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c19631234/", "bidAmount": 87500, "content": "$87,500 bid placed by C19631234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664123606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9619789, "authorName": "shallowguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shallowguy/", "bidAmount": 88250, "content": "$88,250 bid placed by shallowguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664124974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9620124, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 88888, "content": "$88,888 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664126707, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9620684, "authorName": "JG333SP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jg333sp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the last Daytona's made, it may have even been the last was this color. I think I remember it was a GTB4 (hard top). I thought it was on BAT but I can't find it so maybe it was Fchat or somewhere else. Being one of the last ones they had put almost no miles on it and I remember thinking how pissed I'd be if I bought it and couldn't drive it without feeling flipping nauseous. This looks flipping great on an 80's TR and I'd drive it even more thinking about that Daytona", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664129611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9620986, "authorName": "IrishWhiskey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/irishwhiskey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never scene this color, or combo, and I love it...a real head turner...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664130940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621027, "authorName": "C19631234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c19631234/", "bidAmount": 89500, "content": "$89,500 bid placed by C19631234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621086, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 99999, "content": "$99,999 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664131411, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9621106, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@19gt2rs with a very classy, and sophisticated, palindromic bid - muy bueno!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664131505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621403, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JG333SP wrote \"One of the last Daytona\u2019s made, it may have even been the last was this color.\"\r\n\r\nI don't think it was on BaT either. But I found a picture of another Testarossa in this color (see link below). The description stated \"One of the darker hues featured in this article, Rosso Metallizzato is almost hinting to a purple tint as well. Seen here on a Ferrari Testarossa driving through Monte-Carlo.\"\r\n\r\nIt *is* a striking color...\r\n\r\nhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0035/9877/8435/files/Rosso_Metallizzato_Ferrari_Testarossa_2048x2048.jpeg?v=1591100207", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664133318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621567, "authorName": "Gearhead90291", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gearhead90291/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1986 Testarossa is an amazing car. This one here looks like is well maintained and in great shape. It definitely looks repainted IMHO. For the right price this could be an amazing car for someone who likes this color. As with any \"different\" color on a Ferrari some people would like it and some will ........ it! I am definitely on the ........ team! But the 1986 Testarossa is again one of the best Ferraris ever and so much fun to own and drive. Best of luck with the auction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664134170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9621779, "authorName": "Fuelieguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuelieguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Having recently purchased the rosso corsa/tobacco 1986 Testarossa, the wife and I were off for a fun-filled weekend at the 1998 Cavallino Classic. A lively track day at Moroso was followed by Ferrari ambience at the Breakers and a leisurely drive back to Winter Park on Sunday. The TR performed beautifully until just two miles from home when things turned ugly in a split second. The sudden loss of power was followed by a horrendous cacophony of un-Ferrari-like sounds emanating from right behind my head. You guessed it. The failed left side cam belt sent 24 valves crashing into six pistons. Imagine the feelings, emotions, anger and embarrassment we felt as the recovery truck was scraping the front spoiler as the impotent F-car was being dragged onto the bed. After having owned three Ferrari\u2019s I should have known better than to trust just the stamp in the maintenance book and not confirm through service records that the belts had in fact been changed. $12,000 and three months later it was back on the road. Yes, it\u2019s time for a major and all the other while-we\u2019re-in-there stuff. Experience would have been a great teacher had I been a better student\u2026", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1664135503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9622581, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Metallic Redwood.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664139427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9622670, "authorName": "C19631234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c19631234/", "bidAmount": 100500, "content": "$100,500 bid placed by C19631234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664139730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9622675, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude Metallic Redwood.\r\n\r\nLike Anthrax et al playing in a big ass forest!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664139742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623008, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We\u2019ve cared for this car since it has been in Ohio. It\u2019s a good honest car. One of the most Rad era colors ever on a Testarossa! It appears to be all original paint too! Bid with confidence.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1664141041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623042, "authorName": "avt96cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avt96cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@euroclassics there are pictures (105 & 106) that appear like paint has been done (overspray shown). What's have you all seen/know regarding these photos (appearance of overspray)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623046, "authorName": "CarMore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carmore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "101000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623053, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarMore 101000\r\n\r\nThat's not how you bid, mate", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664141352, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623068, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 102000, "content": "$102,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141421, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623070, "authorName": "C19631234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c19631234/", "bidAmount": 103000, "content": "$103,000 bid placed by C19631234", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141435, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623079, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623082, "authorName": "Fuelieguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuelieguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Budget $15-20k to do the major and return the overpainted components to original flat black and you\u2019ll have a truly nice and unique TR.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664141497, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623083, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 115000, "content": "$115,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623086, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@avt96cobra Could have been spotted in at the factory. Ferarri did what they could to keep up quality without breaking the bank back then. I remember seeing overspray on brand new 308\u2019s, 512\u2019s and TR\u2019s.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1664141550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623095, "authorName": "F1VK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f1vk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interesting color. What a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664141573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623096, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 120000, "content": "$120,000 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623113, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 121000, "content": "$121,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141672, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623115, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 125000, "content": "$125,000 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141680, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623122, "authorName": "avt96cobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avt96cobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@euroclassics makes sense. Thanks for info.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664141715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623127, "authorName": "LP400S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lp400s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always like the excuse oh yes they did sloppy work at the factory they might\u2019ve overspray that there. Lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664141736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623131, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 130000, "content": "$130,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623135, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 135000, "content": "$135,000 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623147, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lp400s they were Italian and were drunk half the time what do you expect? They also painted cars by hand back then, not with a robotic arm.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1664141849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623152, "authorName": "Nitroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nitroman/", "bidAmount": 140000, "content": "$140,000 bid placed by Nitroman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623157, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664141885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9623161, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@euroclassics they were Italian and were drunk half the time what do you expect? \r\n\r\nerrr. Wow", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664141911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623164, "authorName": "Fuelieguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fuelieguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I visited the Maranello factory in 1986. They were fastidious on paint quality back then.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1664141927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623171, "authorName": "Droog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/droog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"they were Italian and were drunk half the time what do you expect?\" Winner of dumbest comment of the month", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1664141985, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623176, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/25/22 for $150,000 to 19gt2rs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664142006, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9623178, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looking at my Espada, \"hand made\" doesn't necessarily mean a *steady* hand. Ditto my Jensen Interceptor. On the other hand my 928 was flawless in its assembly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664142009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623177, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@19gt2rs wins again, congrats mate!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664142009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623180, "authorName": "Repomex01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/repomex01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's how you do it! I'm always half drunk.. seems logical to me!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664142022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623194, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@droog, you\u2019ve obviously never been to the factory. There a bar/restaurant across the street that all the workers frequent at lunch and drink. Have you ever know a painter that doesn\u2019t drink?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664142143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623191, "authorName": "LP400S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lp400s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s funny when I hear those kind of excuses. I\u2019ve been restoring Ferraris for 35 years and judge at major Concours. I own two monospecchio TR\u2019s with original paint and they almost flawless today still.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1664142227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623217, "authorName": "lewisfoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewisfoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Everybody so busy talking about the drunk Italians nobody has congratulated the winner yet. So great buy @19gt2rs have fun with this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664142294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623218, "authorName": "class21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/class21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats on a gorgeous car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664142314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623220, "authorName": "p1motorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p1motorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "30k here we come !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664142337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623222, "authorName": "euroclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/euroclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gt2rs Congratulations! Good purchase!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664142343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623248, "authorName": "Tony44 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tony44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for all the interest and comments. This car has been much loved for the last 33 years...congrats to 19gt2rs!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664142536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623258, "authorName": "SwissMovement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swissmovement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on a very nice buy. It is a head turner indeed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664142582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623329, "authorName": "nathanla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nathanla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How do you make a design that still stops people in their tracks better? Cover it in a stunning, period color. Gorgeous car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664143312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623404, "authorName": "johnnyb11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyb11/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the twin mirrors. Nice cool car @19gt2rs!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664144133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623584, "authorName": "RobH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a steal", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664146794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9631812, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@boaboyoz: D\u2019oh! Sorry it took so long to get it. Ya gotta understand I grew up with The Coasters.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664236917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9633261, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TheOMDude lol - no worries mate", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664277510, "type": "comment"}]