1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Matching Numbers | 14,650 Miles | Exceptional Provenance & Documented History
Talacrest are delighted to offer this exceptional 1990 Ferrari Testarossa, finished in the iconic combination of Rosso Corsa coachwork, Tan leather upholstery and contrasting Rosso carpets.
A matching-numbers example with just 14,589 miles recorded at its most recent service, this Testarossa benefits from an impressive ownership history and extensive documentation spanning more than three decades.
Originally supplied new in September 1990, the car has enjoyed particularly careful ownership, including 15 years within a private collection, followed by over a decade in the same family. Its accompanying history file documents its life from new, including an extensive record of maintenance by Ferrari main dealers and respected independent specialists.
Ownership & Provenance
The car was originally delivered through Maranello Concessionaires Ltd and supplied new by Roadfield Motors, Belfast, on 1st September 1990 to Mr C. F. Cairns of Helen’s Bay, Northern Ireland.
During his ownership, the Testarossa was maintained by Maranello Concessionaires and Charles Hurst Ferrari, Belfast, before being sold through Charles Hurst to Mr M. McKinstry of Lisburn on 4th March 1996.
The car subsequently passed to Mr Andrew Latimer of Carrickfergus, who sold it in early 1998 to Mr Robert Gyle.
Mr Gyle retained the Testarossa for approximately 15 years, storing it in a heated garage and covering just 800 miles throughout his ownership. Following this extended period of careful storage, the car underwent recommissioning in September 2011, including a full service and cambelt replacement.
On 21st March 2013, the Testarossa was purchased by Mr J. Hughes from renowned Ferrari specialists Simon Furlonger Specialist Cars.
The Ferrari joined Mr Hughes’ distinguished private collection, which included a Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Aston Martin DB6, amongst other significant motor cars.
On 16th December 2021, Mr Hughes gifted the Testarossa to his son, Mr Richard Hughes, ensuring its continued place within the family.
Throughout the Hughes family’s ownership, the car has been maintained by respected Ferrari specialists Italia Autosport of West Yorkshire, with an impressive succession of documented annual services and important scheduled maintenance.
Service History
The accompanying original Ferrari service book and specialist invoices document the following maintenance:
14/03/1991 – 1,000 miles
Maranello Concessionaires – Service
21/11/1994 – 3,086 miles
Charles Hurst Ferrari – Service and cambelt replacement
09/02/1996 – 4,294 miles
Charles Hurst Ferrari – Annual service
01/04/1998 – 9,029 miles
Charles Hurst Ferrari – Service
13/09/2011 – 9,830 miles
Broughshane High Performance – Full service, recommissioning and cambelt replacement
30/01/2013 – 9,937 miles
Simon Furlonger – Service
13/11/2014 – 10,475 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and cambelt replacement
04/04/2016 – 10,803 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
28/04/2017 – 11,069 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
23/05/2018 – 11,231 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and cambelt replacement
29/11/2019 – 11,348 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
09/03/2021 – 11,665 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
10/06/2021 – 11,898 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service, cambelt replacement and MOT
20/05/2022 – 12,189 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
02/06/2023 – 12,732 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
06/06/2024 – 13,212 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
28/05/2025 – 13,803 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and cambelt replacement
25/06/2026 – 14,589 miles
Italia Autosport – Annual service and MOT
Maintenance & Documentation
Of particular significance is the Testarossa’s longstanding relationship with Italia Autosport, whose involvement extends from 2014 through to its most recent documented service in June 2026.
During this period, the car has benefited from regular maintenance, including documented cambelt replacements in 2014, 2018, 2021 and 2025.
The extensive history file provides a detailed account of the car’s ownership, maintenance and mileage progression, supported by its original Ferrari service book and accompanying specialist invoices.
The Ferrari Testarossa
Introduced in 1984, the Ferrari Testarossa remains one of the marque’s most recognisable and celebrated twelve-cylinder models.
Designed by Pininfarina, its dramatic proportions, distinctive side strakes and exceptionally wide rear stance have become defining characteristics of Ferrari’s design language during the 1980s and early 1990s.
Powered by Ferrari’s magnificent 4.9-litre naturally aspirated flat-twelve engine, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox, the Testarossa offers a uniquely engaging driving experience, combining effortless grand touring ability with the unmistakable character of Ferrari’s twelve-cylinder engineering.
Summary
This particular Testarossa represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a remarkably low-mileage, matching-numbers example with exceptional provenance and a substantial documented maintenance history.
Its extended periods of careful private ownership, including 15 years within a distinguished collection and subsequent ownership within the same family, are complemented by a longstanding relationship with respected Ferrari specialists.
A highly appealing rxample in absolutely stunning condition throughout, rarely seen nowadays.
Available now at Talacrest.
