Michael mann for better visibility in night scenes. Miami vice ferrari testarossa is looking for a new. Crocketts first car was more believable page 2 general. Miami vice hero car ferrari testarossa will be auctioned in august. Jan 03, 2017 at the other end of the spectrum was the likes of miami vice and the ferrari testarossa. The car was one of the fastest and most powerful rides of its day, boasting a top speed of 180mph. Miami vice producers, on the other hand, wanted no legal troubles. Shop unique ferrari testarossa posters on redbubble. I saw one on tv one night and i suddenly wanted it. I would rather work on one car and spend the extra time dancing the night away in miami lol any questions, just pm me. Phil collins in the air tonight miami vice version dark. Its kind of what made the testarossa s flat as a flounder body design possible in the first place. Thanks to miami vice 80s crew for filming this awesome tv series, and also. The ferrari testarossa from miami vice can be yours its headed to auction this august.
Don johnson, who famously drove a white testarossa on miami vice, was gifted a brandnew silver 1989 testarossa by enzo ferrari himself, who was a fan of miami vice. But with the little scenes that i caught back then i could tell that it was too much for me at the time. Mauro valli bobb gear 1972 ferrari daytona spider gts4 replica di miami vice duration. Michael mann, executive producer of the series, also had a custom painted, blue metallic testarossa. Ferrari testarossa miami vice custom replica 1 owner convertible gt conversion kit. It soon became the poster child for a generation with numerous appearances in movies, music videos, and television showsmost notably in a starring role in miami vice alongside don johnson and philip michael thomas. Jack nerad of driving today states, the testarossa. Miami vice hero car ferrari testarossa will be auctioned. Sonny crocketts 1986 ferrari testarossa from miami vice is for sale. Jun 18, 2011 some of the finest ferrari testarossa scenes from miami vice tv series was used in tihs movie. James sonny crockett drove a white 1986 ferrari testarossa, following the destruction of his daytona spyder by stinger missile fired by eddie kaye. The testarossa showed up the same year as the tv hit miami vice, and the car would later get its own starring role on the show. Miami vice guest stars before they were famous and famous guests from the world of music duration.
James sonny crockett drove a black 1972 ferrari 365 gts4 daytona, commonly known as the ferrari daytona spyder, in the early seasons of miami vice, before it was destroyed by stinger missile in when irish eyes are crying. Knight rider returning from fast and furious director. I just watched a couple of episodes of miami vice last night and god i love that show. Man, the used ferrari market must not be as strong as people thought it was. The car fabricator helped the shows ferrari testarossa achieve a status equal to. The coketastic miami vice ferrari testarossa is up for grabs. This is a pontiac fiero gt that has had a lot of money putting a testarossa conversion kit on this car and making it.
The ferrari testarossa from miami vice can be yours its headed. This dutch ferrari testarossa is our kind of miami ice. It belongs to the first batch of testarossas, which is recognized for having only a driver s side exterior mirror, and features a tan interior. This was the first episode i ever saw of miami vice back in 1997 on fx. Jun 26, 2019 once upon a time a driver grade testarossa was one of the best ways to join the ferrari club while spending less than the price of a new corvette.
Believed to be one of the first us cars to be delivered in europe to a us customer. Serial number 63631, this 1986 ferrari testarossa is possibly the most famous ferrari in. Unveiled to the world the night before the opening of the 1984 paris motor show at the famed lido nightclub on the champselysees in paris, the ferrari testarossa would become nothing short of legend. Crocketts first car was more believable the miami vice. Once upon a time a drivergrade testarossa was one of the best ways to join the ferrari club while spending less than the price of a new corvette. Mar 11, 2015 swapping sea and sunshine for ice and snow, this prancing horse is a long way from where it made its name as don johnsons car of choice used for apprehending drug traffickers along sunny south beach, in the 80s undercover police drama series, miami vice. Its a police drama with a group of miamis vice division as the main characters, usually taking place in 1980s miami, florida. He provides the perfect themes such as the hooker theme, the club theme, and one of my favorites the carlaramono theme that gives me goosebumps.
Live from the 80s, miami vice ferrari testarossa ebay. The presence of a genuine ferrari on miami vice is muchlauded after the cars. Miami vice ferrari testarossa is looking for a new crockett. And i think the scene where miami vice jumped the shark for me was when they pulled up to a high school in the testa, and in full designer suit gear, in season 3, i forget the episode name. Authentic miami vice testarossa up for sale again car and driver. The presence of a genuine ferrari on miami vice is muchlauded after the cars introduction. The names barrettjackson, and all associated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade dress of the barrettjackson auction company, llc or its affiliates.
The testarossa was given to him by castillo in stones war. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Miami vice ferrari testarossa is looking for a new crockett and tubbs. Miami vice night drive madness of it all hq 1987 duration. The ferrari testarossa from miami vice can be yours. The popularity of miami vice can be difficult to explain to those who didnt see it at its peak in the late80s. Sure, it looks dated and cheesy now, but in 1986 it was a white hot cultural phenomenon.
Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. The presence of a genuine ferrari on miami vice is muchlauded after the cars introduction, and in the latter three seasons closeup shots of the vehicles interior, badging and. Thirty years ago, miami vice aired its first episode, white powder ruled south. I had one of the official branded miami vice testarossa model kits by revell in the late 80s and got to marvel at the engine while gluing its plastic parts together. Feb 20, 2017 1973 ferrari daytona don johnson drove on miami vice my car story with lou costabile duration. Jan 20, 2017 the testarossa offered here is a desirable early production example, with a single mirror on the driver s side, mounted high on the apillardubbed the flying mirror in ferrari parlance, and widely considered more attractive than later versions. This testarossa quickly moved into cult status along with other series. The testarossa offered here is a desirable early production example, with a single mirror on the driver s side, mounted high on the apillardubbed the flying mirror in ferrari parlance, and widely considered more attractive than later versions. Originally painted black, this example was repainted white at the request of. Desirable earlyproduction monospecchio accompanied by rare schedoni fitted luggage set finished in the classic combination of rosso corsa over tan leather unveiled to the world the night before the opening of the 1984 paris motor show at the famed lido nightclub on the champselysees in paris, the ferrari testarossa would become nothing short of legend.
Jul 07, 2015 man, the used ferrari market must not be as strong as people thought it was. Miami vice is noted for its innovative use of stereo broadcast music, particularly countless pop and rock hits of the 1980s and the distinctive, synthesized instrumental music of jan hammer. The car we are delighted to offer was delivered new via maranello concessionaires in 1986. Miami vice is one of the iconic television shows of the 1980s, but the 1986 ferrari testarossa hero car from it just cant seem to find a longterm owner.
Miami vice ferrari testarossa is up for grabs again. But its the kind of car miami vice fans have come to expect. Mann had the car repainted for better visibility in night scenes. High quality testarossa inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Miami vice night drive peter gabriel i grieve youtube. Maxim klein night driver original mix footage taken from the movie. Us import sought after miami vice configuration full service including belts, hoses, spark plugs and clutch. This 1986 ferrari testarossa, an original car used in the legendary tv show miami vice, is going up for sale for a. The edge of town crockett driving through the night before his. The cars in miami vice mainly involve the ferrari daytona spyder and the ferrari testarossa, but also include other automobiles driven by the characters on the show. Jan 17, 2018 i was aware of miami vice, being the show that came before the ateam. Sparks flew from the undercarriage of their ferrari daytona spyder. After seeing all the multiferrari lamborghini owners in the garage section, i just dont know how they keep up with them all. The 1986 testarossa used in the third, fourth and fifth seasons of miami vice is headed to the auction block again.
Sonny crocketts 1986 ferrari testarossa from miami vice is for. Miami vice 1986 ferrari testarossa stunt car for sale on ebay. The rest of the miami vice team werent ignored when the cool cars were handed out. Crocketts partner and fellow player, ricardo tubbs, played by actor philip michael thomas, gets to pilot a. The coketastic miami vice ferrari testarossa is up for. May 16, 2019 the testarossa was way too ostentatious even for two pretend drug dealers in miami.
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