[thukair]

Hi;
Thank you all for this excellent site which becomes my primary source of information. After following the site of some time now I decided is time to join and post my first question and I hope someone will direct me.

I purchased a Testarossa 91 4 years ago which was my dream car with poor condition but all the parts in it original and its running which is a rare thing in our region. I started repairing and maintaining using the shop manual and your forum to restore it to its original condition but the job becoming more time consuming. My question is; is it time to think of selling it as is or continue the job? I’m not concern about the selling part as much as abusing this nice piece of art. Also finding a good repair shop is out of the question (there is none including the dealer).

[Maranellohouse]

Hello and welcome. I can only answer your question with 2 other ones.
Do you need to sell it?
Do you want to sell it?

If you have already done a lot of the work then would it not be better to continue and finish the project. It could be your chance to learn new skills as you go along. Trial and error is how I learnt over the years, admitedly not on something as fine as a TR though

What all needs done to finish the car out of interest.

[Redhead Seeker]

Originally Posted by thukair

Hi;
Thank you all for this excellent site which becomes my primary source of information. After following the site of some time now I decided is time to join and post my first question and I hope someone will direct me.

I purchased a Testarossa 91 4 years ago which was my dream car with poor condition but all the parts in it original and its running which is a rare thing in our region. I started repairing and maintaining using the shop manual and your forum to restore it to its original condition but the job becoming more time consuming. My question is; is it time to think of selling it as is or continue the job? I’m not concern about the selling part as much as abusing this nice piece of art. Also finding a good repair shop is out of the question (there is none including the dealer).

thukair; Unless your using a "Sledgehammer" to repair your "Redhead", or your repairs are not of quality workmanship, I would never use the quote "abusing this nice piece of art", time spent working on your Testarossa in my opinion should be considered "Quality Time" and an investment in the knowledge garnered by becoming more mechanically intimate with your Ferrari. I truly believe in todays economy that the Testarossa represents an excellent opportunity to not only own a fine vehicle, but one I believe to have an appreciation upside.

[Night Life]

Agree with the above post. I also just read two separate magazines listing of cars to watch for in desirability in a few years to come and both named the redhead as a definite collector.

So if you have the patients and time hold on to it.

[Boxer]

I would recommend that you keep going. I am sure both Silvergts1998 and carguy can help you finish the restoration.

[carguy]

Yes....the Testarossa is a great car. If you can keep it financially - then keep it. I recently had to sell my beloved TR due to the economic downturn here in the U.S. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever done, and I regret it to this day. If you are bored with the car and want to move on to something else - that is fine. But if you still have the desire and passion to work on that Italian...please keep going. Post whatever questions or problems your experiencing and we - as a group - will try and help. Let us know....

[thukair]

Thanks for all this positive feedbacks;

my Anwser is No, and No.

I'm not in need to sell it and after reading these feedbacks I think I'll move to the technical issues if i get lost.

thank you all again and i'll be back for more advice forsure.

[Granucci]

Originally Posted by Night Life

Agree with the above post. I also just read two separate magazines listing of cars to watch for in desirability in a few years to come and both named the redhead as a definite collector.

So if you have the patients and time hold on to it.

had someone indicate a strong desire for a TR.

so,

what are prices like now for a sound model?

[omahens]

Hi there, I think that if you don't have enough time for redheat, sell it. But if you have time for dream car (my and your), than just keep it and try to build it into perfect condition.

If I were you, I would keep Testarossa.

[reggazz312t]

dude,you got it like 1979 the way it was in austin texas for me,,,you got a Ferrari and its all up to you to figure it out and fix it,get some snap-on tools and DIY.Make it run strong and pretend "concours" is a french bread.NEVER SELL,FORZA

[Micky_likesredcar_noise]

My two cents : Unless you are like in economic distress don't sell it.
And the up keep aspect and improvements are part of the whole experince
of owning anything fast.

[Boxer]

What did you finally decide?