Sold for $308,000 at 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island.
This 1991 Ferrari Testarossa was delivered new in 1991 to the Ferrari dealer Auto Torino of Great Neck, New York, where it was received by a young Italian mechanic, Michelo Franco. At the time, Franco was responsible for the car's preparation and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) before it was placed in the dealership showroom.

Shortly after this car's arrival, Auto Torino lost its dealership status. The owner then had the yellow Testarossa delivered to his personal garage by Mr. Franco. The car would reside in its original owner's care for the next 24 years.

The current owner acquired this car from the dealer's family. It was delivered to Ferrari of Long Island in October 2014 for a complete service. The Testarossa was showing a mere 537 original miles and was received by now senior Ferrari technician, Michelo Franco, the very same mechanic who had last seen the car some 24 years earlier.

This Testarossa won Best in Class, Preservation, and Platinum Awards at the FOC meet in Pebble Beach in August of 2015. Furthermore, 87750 was awarded Best in Preservation as well as Platinum Awards at Cavallino in January of 2015. It was awarded a Platinum Award and a near perfect score at the Ferrari SpA event in December 2016 at the Daytona International Motor Speedway and the Ferrari Mondial Concours, where it was invited to attend with a limited number of only 60 Ferraris selected by the Factory, all requiring Classiche certification.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017