Ratarossa, in the century Scott Chivers, he is crazy about vintage Ferraris and his own Youtube channel is full of videos in which he recounts miraculous restoration and rescue projects of Berlin redheads neglected by years of neglect and neglect. Its latest discovery took place in Puerto Rico and has as its protagonist one of the Ferrari most loved by fans, the Testarossa. He bolides, parked on the street for more than 17 years, has now found a new owner who can’t wait to bring it back to its former glory.
Although the car was in poor condition, to buy it the man had to face years and years of grueling negotiations, ripping a final price of $ 30,000, a figure that is, after all, adequate since it is a model that in showcase condition it can be worth more than $ 170,000. The restoration work, documented in the video accompanying the article, has already begun. The bodywork, ruined by long years of exposure to the elements, and the interior, covered with a thick layer of dust and dirt, seem to be the most complicated parts to restore, while the engine, which from 1988 to today it has covered just over 24,000 kilometers, several pieces could be saved.
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The bodywork has already been stripped, removing all the paint now peeling and deteriorated and disassembling plastics and gaskets. The passenger compartment has also been stripped of seats, dashboard and all upholstery, an operation necessary to carry out a thorough cleaning and to realize the state of conservation of the various components. The engine has been removed from its housing and cleaned thoroughly, with the replacement of belts, tensioners and other parts which, after seventeen years of neglect, are no longer efficient and safe. To complete the restoration it will still take some time and above all still a lot of money, but the long and expensive restoration work is undoubtedly justified by the great historical and collectible value of the vehicle. The Testarossa is an icon of the 80s and is undoubtedly one of the Ferraris most rooted in the collective imagination. The discovery and rescue of a car in Puerto Rico is great news for enthusiasts all over the world, heartened by the fact that very soon another car from Maranello will soon be roaring again.
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