The Ferrari Testarossa Released in 1984 as the successor to the Berlinetta Boxer, the Testarossa became a staple of 1980s design famous for its appearance on Miami Vice. Powered by a 12-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission, it was made in roughly 10,000 examples, making it one of the most mass-produced cars in Ferrari history. Car guys — much like watch guys — love their tech specs, which is why this 1985 poster-like spec sheet is so compelling: Displaying a beautiful red Testarossa from multiple angles, it gets into the nitty-girtty: "Maximum Speed: 290 km/h Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.8..." If the idea of tearing down the track at nearly 300 km/h doesn't get your blood pumping, then you might need to see the doctor! This ad is custom framed in a 22 3/4” x 16 1/2” natural wood frame with a black opaque finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply matte in a shade of white, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no matter where you decide to hang it up. Speaking of which, hanging your newly purchased ad is a seamless task, as this particular frame comes with an additional hanging wire and felt pads for wall protection. Whether or not you've got a Testarossa, this vintage ad deserves pride of place in your garage or office. After all, few cars become true icons — and the Testarossa is one of them. About our collaboration with Ad Patina We're thrilled to be collaborating once again with our longtime friend Nick at Ad Patina to bring you a selection of the most-popular and hard to find original vintage magazine advertisements curated specifically for Analog:Shift! Scouring the world for forgotten marketing treasures, Ad Patina's raison de être very much mimics our own - to hunt down these wonderful bits of history, preserve and restore them as needed, and share them with an enthusiastic community. These documents of horological and advertising history have entered the collecting conversation as the ultimate accompanying accessory to go along with hobbies and passions. They have found themselves framed in homes and offices around the world. Every one of these wonderful pieces is a genuine, vintage advertisement that has been professionally framed to ensure years of enjoyment to come - no reprints or reproductions here! Much like a traditional piece of art - a painting or photograph - an original advertisement can be appreciated for its design as well as for its power to evoke nostalgia. Something vintage enthusiasts know all about!
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