A Ferrari Testarossa 'Monospecchio' sold at full price! But why only one mirror?

A Ferrari A white 1986 Testarossa, in its rare "Monospecchio" configuration, has just been auctioned off by RM Sotheby's in Munich. Price? €331,250. An impressive sum for a Testarossa... but a logical one for connoisseurs. For behind this model lies a history that is at once technical, regulatory and aesthetic, making it one of the most striking symbols of the 80s.

Deluxe sale in Munich

On October 18, 2025, in the heart of Munich's prestigious Motorworld, RM Sotheby's organized one of the most eagerly awaited auctions of the autumn. This fourth German edition brought together the very best in collectible automobiles: modern supercars, icons of the past and vintage rarities.

But among the Ferraris on show, there was one that turned all heads: a Testarossa "Monospecchio" Bianco/Nero, in other words, white with black interior, certified Ferrari Classiche and accompanied by its precious "Red Book".

This example, delivered new in Calabria in 1986 and clocking up 55,318 km, benefited from a complete engine overhaul in 2022 (invoice of over €23,000), including clutch, injectors and seals. The car's impeccable condition and crystal-clear history partly explain the final price, which is higher than the market average. But that's not all!

"Monospecchio: the mystery of the unique rear-view mirror

What makes this model so special is this singular detail: a single rear-view mirror, mounted high on the driver's side A-pillar. At first glance, an odd choice for a supercar 1.97 metres wide, where rear visibility is already a challenge. Yet this was neither a mistake nor an aesthetic coquetry.

In Italy in the mid-1980s, homologation regulations required only one exterior rearview mirror, on the driver's side. Ferrari took advantage of this tolerance to optimize the aerodynamics of its new 12-cylinder flat-engine GT. After wind tunnel testing, engineers found that a single mirror reduced drag and improved stability at high speeds. And since fewer elements meant cleaner airflow, the "Monospecchio" was born.

80s icon

Launched in 1984, the Ferrari Testarossa was already a stylistic revolution by Pininfarina: sharp lines, huge side gills and a flat engine derived from the 512 BB. But this "Monospecchio" version, produced only between 1984 and 1986, was to become a manifesto of '80s automotive design.

The single mirror, perched high on the door, gave the Testarossa a futuristic, almost conceptual look. In 1987, Italian law changed: two mirrors became compulsory. Ferrari adapted its model, and the "Monospecchio" became a rare and special version.

Rarity drives up prices

On the collector's market, this configuration is the grail. According to the experts, only 15 examples were produced in white ("Bianco") with black interior. The result: this Testarossa "Monospecchio" fetched €331,250 in Munich, well above the average value of a classic Testarossa (around €165,000).

Some particularly rare examples, such as the special Koenig or Spider versions, top the million euro mark, but in the "standard closed sedan" category, the "Monospecchio" remains the undisputed king of sales.