1985 Testarossa Monospecchio
Today I had an opportunity to spend a day  with  a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa Monospecchio.  It has a completely different feel from a 1992-1994 Ferrari 512TR.   The 1985-1986 Monospecchio or Flying Mirror have subtle differences compared to the 1987 -1997 production years.
Below:  Notice the Ball Knob on the center console.  This is unique to the Monospecchio cars which only have a driver’s side mirror mounted high on the A-pillar.  Most of these cars that I have looked are missing this knob.  In later years, the knob is flat and about the size of the quarter.  The 1987 -1991 cars had 2 side mirror  in the more traditional location and could be adjusted by the same knob.
Below: This is a 1 owner 1985 Testarossa. Â It is believed to be the 5th USA Market car made. Â As you can see below the owner really enjoyed his car. Â The owner put on an astounding 97,151 miles on it! Â This car was fully appreciated and enjoyed its whole life. Â It has never traded hands with other owners over the years. Â This has stayed with the owner in his garage and properly maintained its entire life.
Notice the missing side mirror round knob below.
Below: Â The 1985-1986 Monospecchio Cars featured ash trays in the driver and passenger doors.
Below: Â This well used 1985 Flying Mirror Testarossa (Monospecchio) has a 1980s vintage radar detector popular in its day. Â The passport was very effective but maybe not so much anymore.
Below: Â Fresh Major Service which requires the engine to be removed from the car. Â It received a rebuilt alternator, new AC Condensor, New Timing Belts , Hoses, Fluids, Gaskets and Seals. Â The radiators were re-cored with new thermostats. Â The Fuel Distributors were rebuilt as well.
Below: Â The mirror is mounted high up on the A pillar. Â These early cars built from 1985 and 1986 and were called Flying Mirror cars or Monospecchio. Â For the 1985 year, only 121 USA market cars were brought into the USA. Â I believe the number is much less today due to accidents and thefts. Â It is my opinion that only about 70% of the 1985 examples survive today.
Below:  This car  had a cracked front fiberglass spoiler which was professionally repaired and painted in the original matte black.
What do you think?