1992 | Ferrari 512 TR

·       Full service history

·       Recent “engine-out service”

·       Original paint

The Ferrari 512 TR is the point where the Testarossa finally became the car it was always meant to be. Everything important was improved. The flat twelve responds with a sharpness the earlier cars never fully had, the chassis feels more settled and the gearbox finally delivers the precision this engine deserves. It is the version most purists gravitate toward because it captures the character of the original Testarossa but with the refinement that makes it genuinely great to drive. This is the model that simply checks all the right boxes.

This 512 TR was delivered new by Garage Francorchamps in Zaventem and remained in Belgium for many years before being sold to its next UK owner. Throughout its life it has been preserved with remarkable integrity, still carrying approximately 95 percent of its original Rosso Corsa paint and presenting as a very honest and correct example. That already tells you a lot. Add the early production Testarossa script on the engine cover, a detail Ferrari deleted shortly after, and you immediately understand you’re looking at a very correct and authentic car. All factory documents are present, including the warranty card and certificate of conformity, and the history is complete without a single unclear chapter. What really matters is how the car drives, and this one does exactly what you want a proper 512 TR to do. The flat twelve starts instantly, settles into a clean idle and pulls with the smooth, elastic character that only a healthy TR delivers. The gearbox is a standout. Second gear engages cleanly from cold, which is the first sign of a car that has been cared for properly.

At this moment the car benefits from its 2024 engine-out service who included new timing belts, so the next owner has no major costs ahead. New tyres have been fitted and the car is fully ready to be used. A Tubi Style exhaust system is currently on the car, giving the flat twelve a slightly sharper tone wich sounds great and the original factory exhaust is included for anyone who prefers absolute originality. Inside, everything is original. The black leather is in excellent condition and the red carpets give the cabin that little extra dimension collectors always appreciate. It’s the subtle detail that brings the whole interior together. The atmosphere inside shows careful, respectful ownership rather than hard use. Mileage is consistent from new and supported by service stamps, invoices and independent records.

For someone who wants a 512 TR that genuinely delivers on the reputation of the model, this is exactly the kind of example you wait years to find. Belgian delivery, largely original paint, early production details, full history, recent belts, new tyres and mechanical behavior exactly as it should be. It is honest, correct and perfectly aligned with what purists look for in a twelve-cylinder Ferrari of this era. Quite simply, a truly strong example of one of Ferrari’s great icons.