Best Ferrari Testarossa Year to Buy
There is no single best Ferrari Testarossa year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 493 verified sales, the 1985 is the most affordable at $170,826. The 1988 trades most often (86 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 2.6 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Jan 23, 2026, so the 1985's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 31, 2026. Methodology
Ferrari Testarossa Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Testarossa | $219,369 | 121% | 79 | 1 |
| 1990 Testarossa | $219,275 | 151% | 83 | 1 |
| 1989 Testarossa | $293,089 | 2.1× | 78 | — |
| 1988 Testarossa | $210,013 | 165% | 86 | 3 |
| 1987 Testarossa | $180,462 | 164% | 74 | 1 |
| 1986 Testarossa | $240,240 | 2.6× | 68 | 2 |
| 1985 Testarossa | $170,826No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 196% | 25 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Testarossa year is appreciating?
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Best Ferrari Testarossa Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ferrari Testarossa year to buy?
There is no single best Ferrari Testarossa year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 493 verified sales, the 1985 is the most affordable at $170,826. The 1988 trades most often (86 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 2.6 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Jan 23, 2026, so the 1985's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ferrari Testarossa year is the cheapest?
The 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $170,826. No comparable sale since Jan 23, 2026, so the 1985's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1989, at $293,089.
Which Ferrari Testarossa year holds its value best?
The 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is now worth 2.6 times its original MSRP of $94,000, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Ferrari Testarossa worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ferrari Testarossa is worth from $170,826 to $293,089 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ferrari Testarossa year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.