The whole time I would just be telling myself….. “it’s just a car…. It’s just a car…” thank you for keeping it original and not red. My uncle had a 1979 Ferrerari 308 gtb in a light blue I believe it was called Azzurino….I used to just stare at it for hours as a kid. Keep up the great work!
Can’t believe I’ve been following this build for 3 years! I’m also likely not the only one holding his breath when you get near the new paint with a screwdriver too!!!
I've followed this restoration from the start. The 512 is in my opinion the cleanest, best looking, and most balanced shape Ferrari ever produced. Restoring this super rare example is a truly worthy cause, and you should be rightly proud of yourself.
Next time your checking gaps, use masking tape. Better safe than sorry. And i know you just want to get together. But the right move here is to start make the doors with to the rear quarters. The only solid piece of the car if you know what i mean. And working your way to the front. And the pop up head light's at last ,when you got everything else to flow
Glad to see the BBI getting put back together. TAKE YOUR TIME!!!! I restored my 69 427/390hp Vette. Made numerous mistakes during re-assembly. Take your time!!! Cover the car (tent), do not let birds poop on the new paint.
I don’t have the words to describe why I love the 512bbi rear end. It’s the most unfussy, sculpted, beautiful rear end in car history. The way the under bumper reveals the lower parts of the engine and how purposeful it looks has never left me since I first saw one in 1980s. Ultimate beauty Scott and you’ve just resurrected one to perfection!! Still a massive fanboy mate!!
That’s part of the charm of these videos. It’s not being done in a big corporate building. Ferrari’s being restored to a high level in a private garage!👌👌
Amazing car. I test drove one in 1979. Wish I could have done the deal. This white BBI is going to be worth a packet. Totally unique car. Well done for saving her.😊
Looking great. I have 2 recommendations to help not damage the brand new paint. 1. put painters tape on the edges to add some protection such as around the doors etc. 2. Get a dead blow hammer for adjustments such as moving the headlight forward. They are soft but provide force. Good luck with the project.
I’ve restored daily drivers in a garage of the same size as yours, doing everything top to bottom, and there was a few scrapes and mess-ups along the way, due to a simply undersized working space. I wish you the absolute best without errors, BUT once the drivetrain is finished I’d complete in a larger space as this beast is such a rare absolute beauty it deserves such. All the best!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! I've never clicked on a TH-cam video so quickly! This is the perfect Ratarossa video, and incidentally, also perfect to enjoy whilst eating a delicious pair of chicken burgers and chips 🙂. That paint job is superb, and I'm almost as happy as you to see the car finally back at your place and being reassembled. I've said it before, and I meant every single word; this will quite simply be the best BBi in the world. Well done Scott, and please keep up the fantastic work. We all really appreciate it!
Scott, can’t say how much I love your work and your passion… We have a guy here down under that has had a project of fitting a Ferrari 360 engine into an Alfa 105, (build it by Jeff) years in the making. In his recent post, he had just started the Ferrari engine and the the look of, words are beyond me, were sublime. I think when you get to this point in your rebuild, I imagine you will be as euphoric as Jeff was when he started this beast of an engine in a little Alfa 105 Classic… Bro, love what you do and I think you and all of the tubers that have a little spending money, respect what you post and where you started from, respect. Thanks for the vid’s and always look forward to the next Cheers
The 288 GTO and the 512 BBi are 2 of my favorite Ferrari's of all time. I've never seen either in the flesh. I'm excited to see this one completed and welcome the younger generation to the greatness of the 512 BBi!!!
Doing a lovely job Scott ,just as a little safety when your putting panels etc back on the car ,tape the edges to give the paint some protection with masking tape once your happy remove carefully👍👍
You should PPE wrap the entire car while its apart, that way it hides all the lines and protects the beautiful paint work. Excited to see this back on the channel.
Finally we’re going to see the BBi finished. I’m so exited to see the end result. It’s going to be a million dollar car mate. (Maybe not yet, but these are going up in value)
For me, this is one of the prettiest Ferrari bodies ever. Alongside the F40, this was the one I always dreamed of. Thanks for saving it, and for sharing it :)
Brings back memories of when I was a kid in Rome, coffee bar owner nearby had a white one with the black lower sides, at least until he got arrested for dealing something more than coffee beans...😂
great job btw did you know the washer on the clam shell locks looks different sizes... what no led halo headlights like the mx5 lads do in thier popups
Sort that hardware by size! Shake the bin and the big stuff will raise to the top - pull that out and put it in a new bin - repeat until you have 3-5 bins or more. In the end you’ll have one bin with just the smallest hardware and you won’t be digging through large stuff to find the small stuff. It’s 20mins worth of work that will save you hours and hours over the course of the build. Good luck and thanks for the awesome window into a BBi!
Excellent news Scott - the BBi is the most special of all of your projects to date that you have undertaken so far! Give the engine to Iain Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, if you are in any way hesitant professional advice!
Could be wrong but I was told by a couple of body men to set door gaps before front panels, including getting them to latch. Admittedly this is a vastly different car to the types of cars I mess around with. Either way, great work as usual.
Hell yes! So glad to see you finally getting the BBi back on track. I cannot wait to see and hear that thing going down the road. Also as reference to the comment about getting a garage/warehouse, I have always loved the shade-tree mechanic aspect of your channel. Great content as always!
This is absolutely the MOST satisfying work of a car restoration. It's what I daydream about while I'm doing all the dirty tear-down and restoration work.. this is what I call "clean work" i.e. I don't have to bin my clothes afterward .. lol
I'm always amazed at the flimsy frame of the BBI. It looks like someone welded something together just to prop the body up. Absolutely gorgeous car just don't run into anything. I have massively enjoyed this build. And I've seen it a few times now, neglected low mileage examples seem to be as much work as neglected beaters in the same condition. 😉
I must say, the BBi looks PERFECT in Ferrari White. So period looking. It's humorous how agricultural these earlier Ferraris are compared to modern examples. I wouldn't have it any other way. Brilliant work, Scott.✌🏻🇺🇸
My hair practically stood on end as you worked around that flawless paint finish. On a less expensive scale, I had my '95 Miata Special Edition repainted and it looked perfect. At least it did until I gouged it with the rag top frame when reinstalling it.
Finally, do not stop this project again until the car is Done ! It is going to be a museum piece now, but you should DEFINITELY drive it anyway because I would. It definitely is going to be a pristine gem of a car, Nice Work ! You should get the car appraised after you get it all back together and running properly. It will probably be a nice sized retirement fund.
I'm always browsing exotics and am astonished to see how much vehicles have gone up, especially in the past 20 years. I only found out about this Testarossa predecessor a couple days ago; coincidentally, I've found your video and have been wanting to get insight on this rare model. It never made it formally here in the US, so any examples are very hard to find. I do not desire to purchase this at all -- it is an old car and I love to drive my cars. That said, I can appreciate when someone has a passion for keeping the history of a vehicle relevant. In a world where even a 2003 BMW M5 or 997.2 with low miles are outrageously expensive, a Ferrari 512BBi should be in that mix, but *above* many vehicles that are overpriced today. I wanted to thank you for taking the time and resources out of your life to pursue such an ambitious endeavour. What an accomplishment and a pleasure to watch.
This is Craig checking in from the States……subscribed shortly after you obtained the BBI, so glad you’re back on it!! The white is absolutely STUNNING! OUTSTANDING decision to leave it the factory color! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!! ❤️
Paint looks fantastic. Hopefully you can sort out the bolts and get everything back together. I’m sure it’s hard to remember after so much time has past since tearing it down. It will be like a brand new car.
Why I joined the channel, can't wait to see this done, was a long journey but another half as long to go but it's like it's being built in the factory as new, never had such satisifaction watching a build..! Props to the brothers, very talented guys.
So good Scott - I love this car and your meticulous restoration of it. I hope you can keep it for a least a while. Can't wait to see it all come together and then....the F40!
I've said it before and I'll say it again - please get rid of that central pier and get a full-width roller door; it nearly gave me a heart attack, wheeling that freshly painted car through that narrow opening!
I can't wait to see a before and after photo's, this car is going to thank you for going that extra mile with the restoration, what a beautiful car. Thank you for sharing the experience with the rest of us. Love it Cheers Forza Ferrari
Going to be an absolute show stopper mate ! So glad you decided to go with the factory color. It was meant to be as a red Ferrari is old hat. Pro tip. You should mask tape the edges of the doors and body panels until you get them lined up. Can't wait to see it finished.
This is my era Ferrari, it's one of the few Ferraris that has caught my attention and in white is stunning... you can keep your F40 and Enzo etc, this is the one for me.😊😊
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This stage of the project has to be the most satisfying/exciting part. All the tedious work that got it to this point is paying off.
Nailed it. I’m impressed at the effort. Top notch
The whole time I would just be telling myself….. “it’s just a car…. It’s just a car…” thank you for keeping it original and not red. My uncle had a 1979 Ferrerari 308 gtb in a light blue I believe it was called Azzurino….I used to just stare at it for hours as a kid. Keep up the great work!
Can’t believe I’ve been following this build for 3 years! I’m also likely not the only one holding his breath when you get near the new paint with a screwdriver too!!!
I've followed this restoration from the start. The 512 is in my opinion the cleanest, best looking, and most balanced shape Ferrari ever produced. Restoring this super rare example is a truly worthy cause, and you should be rightly proud of yourself.
Next time your checking gaps, use masking tape. Better safe than sorry. And i know you just want to get together. But the right move here is to start make the doors with to the rear quarters. The only solid piece of the car if you know what i mean. And working your way to the front. And the pop up head light's at last ,when you got everything else to flow
great tip thanks ...will do exactly this
great comment. makes a lot of sense
Glad to see the BBI getting put back together.
TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!
I restored my 69 427/390hp Vette. Made numerous mistakes during re-assembly. Take your time!!!
Cover the car (tent), do not let birds poop on the new paint.
I don’t have the words to describe why I love the 512bbi rear end. It’s the most unfussy, sculpted, beautiful rear end in car history. The way the under bumper reveals the lower parts of the engine and how purposeful it looks has never left me since I first saw one in 1980s. Ultimate beauty Scott and you’ve just resurrected one to perfection!! Still a massive fanboy mate!!
thanks for those kind words buddy
The rear is messy compared to many cars
Surely its about time you got a real workshop/warehouse yes?
yes agree
Maybe a new mic for the voice overs
I would be so nervous working around the car in a tight space .
It turns into a business rates nightmare 🫣
That’s part of the charm of these videos. It’s not being done in a big corporate building. Ferrari’s being restored to a high level in a private garage!👌👌
Amazing car. I test drove one in 1979. Wish I could have done the deal. This white BBI is going to be worth a packet. Totally unique car. Well done for saving her.😊
thank you
Yes! BBI progress!! cant wait to see this come together after so long.
Work of art indeed. That car is honestly exquisite, all lean no fat. The most remarkable project car on YT.
This has got to be the most rewarding job out there. Can’t wait for the next video
Love to see she's getting the spotlight again. Just a word of advice; adjust your door gaps, then the front clamshell, then the headlights.
Thanks for the tip!
Enjoying the journey on this one Scott! Major milestone!
Looking great. I have 2 recommendations to help not damage the brand new paint. 1. put painters tape on the edges to add some protection such as around the doors etc. 2. Get a dead blow hammer for adjustments such as moving the headlight forward. They are soft but provide force. Good luck with the project.
thanks for the tips
Thank you for the update. The BBi deserves to be rescued and you’re the right person for the job
Much appreciated
Wow! Super excited you're getting to this point. Can't wait to see what you're doing with the engine and trans.
This was highly therapeutic 😌
Great to see this progress but nerve wracking working around that paint job.
it really is
This is probably the most beautiful Ferrari (IMO) It's the reason I started watching. So glad you kept it the original white paint
I’ve restored daily drivers in a garage of the same size as yours, doing everything top to bottom, and there was a few scrapes and mess-ups along the way, due to a simply undersized working space. I wish you the absolute best without errors, BUT once the drivetrain is finished I’d complete in a larger space as this beast is such a rare absolute beauty it deserves such. All the best!!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! I've never clicked on a TH-cam video so quickly! This is the perfect Ratarossa video, and incidentally, also perfect to enjoy whilst eating a delicious pair of chicken burgers and chips 🙂. That paint job is superb, and I'm almost as happy as you to see the car finally back at your place and being reassembled. I've said it before, and I meant every single word; this will quite simply be the best BBi in the world. Well done Scott, and please keep up the fantastic work. We all really appreciate it!
Thanks so much for the kind words
So good to see the BBi back on the channel
Scott, can’t say how much I love your work and your passion… We have a guy here down under that has had a project of fitting a Ferrari 360 engine into an Alfa 105, (build it by Jeff) years in the making. In his recent post, he had just started the Ferrari engine and the the look of, words are beyond me, were sublime. I think when you get to this point in your rebuild, I imagine you will be as euphoric as Jeff was when he started this beast of an engine in a little Alfa 105 Classic…
Bro, love what you do and I think you and all of the tubers that have a little spending money, respect what you post and where you started from, respect.
Thanks for the vid’s and always look forward to the next
Cheers
Thanks buddy I absolutely love Jeff’s Alfararri project and the 911 beforehand
The 288 GTO and the 512 BBi are 2 of my favorite Ferrari's of all time. I've never seen either in the flesh. I'm excited to see this one completed and welcome the younger generation to the greatness of the 512 BBi!!!
Glorious. Neighbour had one - blew my mind as a kid. Still love them. Looking perfect!
I really cant wait to finish this, I think they look stunning
This is the one that brought me to your channel, glad it is looking so good now.
Doing a lovely job Scott ,just as a little safety when your putting panels etc back on the car ,tape the edges to give the paint some protection with masking tape once your happy remove carefully👍👍
I love the detail, even the little stuff, don't skip it please. so good.
Nice to see updates on this car Scott... As someone who was born in 1971, this is, for me, the most beautiful Ferrari they ever built....
You should PPE wrap the entire car while its apart, that way it hides all the lines and protects the beautiful paint work. Excited to see this back on the channel.
Definitely glad you kept it white! Looks amazing
Finally we’re going to see the BBi finished. I’m so exited to see the end result. It’s going to be a million dollar car mate. (Maybe not yet, but these are going up in value)
8:18 already looks the business, can't wait for the final result
For me, this is one of the prettiest Ferrari bodies ever. Alongside the F40, this was the one I always dreamed of. Thanks for saving it, and for sharing it :)
Ratatouille 🐀 🇮🇹 is killing the game, beauty takes time and I am ready to see the engine work
Being born in 65, the BBi was my poster ferrari and top trumps favourite.
The job you and the guys have done is nothing short of phenomenal 👍👍👍
thanks so much
Your commercials with Lexi are the best! I always get a good laugh! Thanks for the laughs!
Glad you like them!
@Ratarossa Soooo Great to see the BBI back! Looking amazing.
Brings back memories of when I was a kid in Rome, coffee bar owner nearby had a white one with the black lower sides, at least until he got arrested for dealing something more than coffee beans...😂
LOL great story ... it was c@caine white for a reason
This project is my favorite on TH-cam by far. Though I'm partial to yellow cars, keeping it white was the correct choice. It looks pefect.
I am here, as usual, only to express my deepest appreciation for your wonderful work. Greetings from Italy!
Glad you enjoy it!
awesome to see the car coming back together. Looking forward to the engine rebuild episodes and seeing that back in the car.
great job btw did you know the washer on the clam shell locks looks different sizes... what no led halo headlights like the mx5 lads do in thier popups
ill take a close look at that, well spotted
Sort that hardware by size! Shake the bin and the big stuff will raise to the top - pull that out and put it in a new bin - repeat until you have 3-5 bins or more. In the end you’ll have one bin with just the smallest hardware and you won’t be digging through large stuff to find the small stuff. It’s 20mins worth of work that will save you hours and hours over the course of the build.
Good luck and thanks for the awesome window into a BBi!
Excellent news Scott - the BBi is the most special of all of your projects to date that you have undertaken so far! Give the engine to Iain Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, if you are in any way hesitant professional advice!
Big fan of the BBi build! I absolutely love how it is reassembled. I keep following to see the end result. Good luck!
Glad to see this back on the channel
The BBi is looking incredible! I can’t wait to see it when it’s all back together! It will definitely be the nicest one on earth!
It's so good to see refreshed parts being assembled. Looking forward to the next video.
Finally! Well done Scott! Now we expect a new video every week. Hope it grabs the title of the best BBi in UK like it once was.
Could be wrong but I was told by a couple of body men to set door gaps before front panels, including getting them to latch.
Admittedly this is a vastly different car to the types of cars I mess around with.
Either way, great work as usual.
Hell yes! So glad to see you finally getting the BBi back on track. I cannot wait to see and hear that thing going down the road. Also as reference to the comment about getting a garage/warehouse, I have always loved the shade-tree mechanic aspect of your channel. Great content as always!
thanks buddy
Looks awesome Scott. Nice to see her in paint finally
I think so too!
It’s going to be a beauty!
(But careful, winter is coming, you won’t find it in the snow)
LOL
This is absolutely the MOST satisfying work of a car restoration. It's what I daydream about while I'm doing all the dirty tear-down and restoration work.. this is what I call "clean work" i.e. I don't have to bin my clothes afterward .. lol
I hope the engine matters sort themself out. You’ve done an amazing job.
So pleased to see you back on the BBI, it's going to be a really nice car when completed
thank you
Great to see the BBi back and looking stunning, I was worried you were going to bin this project!!
I'm always amazed at the flimsy frame of the BBI. It looks like someone welded something together just to prop the body up.
Absolutely gorgeous car just don't run into anything.
I have massively enjoyed this build.
And I've seen it a few times now, neglected low mileage examples seem to be as much work as neglected beaters in the same condition. 😉
Just incredible to see that shiny white - its truly lovely and I can’t wait to see it all finished. Looking forward to seeing. The next video.
Very soon!
It is SUCH a satisfactory feeling when you flick the switch on the ratchet from "loosen" to "tighten". Congrats Scott!
It really is!
Finally we started with the bbi. Can’t wait for the result.
Well done Scot it looks amazing
I must say, the BBi looks PERFECT in Ferrari White. So period looking. It's humorous how agricultural these earlier Ferraris are compared to modern examples. I wouldn't have it any other way. Brilliant work, Scott.✌🏻🇺🇸
My hair practically stood on end as you worked around that flawless paint finish. On a less expensive scale, I had my '95 Miata Special Edition repainted and it looked perfect. At least it did until I gouged it with the rag top frame when reinstalling it.
It is so cool to see you become a part of the story future collectors will tell about this very special car.
Looking good! Glad to see you took my advice on keeping the stock color.
You bet!
I absolutely love the way the restored hardware looks. Very much worth the time and effort! Very inspiring!
Finally, do not stop this project again until the car is Done ! It is going to be a museum piece now, but you should DEFINITELY drive it anyway because I would. It definitely is going to be a pristine gem of a car, Nice Work ! You should get the car appraised after you get it all back together and running properly. It will probably be a nice sized retirement fund.
I'm always browsing exotics and am astonished to see how much vehicles have gone up, especially in the past 20 years. I only found out about this Testarossa predecessor a couple days ago; coincidentally, I've found your video and have been wanting to get insight on this rare model. It never made it formally here in the US, so any examples are very hard to find. I do not desire to purchase this at all -- it is an old car and I love to drive my cars. That said, I can appreciate when someone has a passion for keeping the history of a vehicle relevant. In a world where even a 2003 BMW M5 or 997.2 with low miles are outrageously expensive, a Ferrari 512BBi should be in that mix, but *above* many vehicles that are overpriced today.
I wanted to thank you for taking the time and resources out of your life to pursue such an ambitious endeavour. What an accomplishment and a pleasure to watch.
I completely forgot about this Cara and your channel. Glad it popped up. Seems like you are finally in the final stretch. Beautiful car!
This is Craig checking in from the States……subscribed shortly after you obtained the BBI, so glad you’re back on it!! The white is absolutely STUNNING! OUTSTANDING decision to leave it the factory color! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!! ❤️
I still remember when you picked up BBi from the driveway! 3 years already for the love of god!
great work Scott. There now seems like light at the end of the tunnel - and it's not a train :D Looking forward to the next instalment
Paint looks fantastic. Hopefully you can sort out the bolts and get everything back together. I’m sure it’s hard to remember after so much time has past since tearing it down. It will be like a brand new car.
SInce he filmed the hole disassembly process maybe he can go back to figure it out when he is not sure?
Luckily I filmed it all
Great Job Rata, 'ill come pick her up next week! cheers
So glad to see this coming together again, nice work!
Thanks again!
And so it begins! Can’t believe it’s been 2.5 years already!
The best build ever on the Channel. It is believable that that the car beenout that long and I have watching you for over 3 years. Crazy. 😮
Glad this car is back, it's the coolest one you've done
Why I joined the channel, can't wait to see this done, was a long journey but another half as long to go but it's like it's being built in the factory as new, never had such satisifaction watching a build..!
Props to the brothers, very talented guys.
Thanks so much for watching
If you sell this absolute gem of a find to fund your f40 build I won’t be sad just cause I know how much you love the f40
So good Scott - I love this car and your meticulous restoration of it. I hope you can keep it for a least a while. Can't wait to see it all come together and then....the F40!
AWESOME! it's so good to see the BBI back! Been waiting for this, keep it up
Thanks a ton!
absolutely loving that the BBi is back and moving forward!
Hey Scott really enjoying this build series can't wait to see it finished! Just realised we have the same surname 😁
your must also be an epic person
Great to see your hard work starts to pay off Scott that's always satisfying.
You forgot to link SG Automotive.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - please get rid of that central pier and get a full-width roller door; it nearly gave me a heart attack, wheeling that freshly painted car through that narrow opening!
You my man are doing God's work. What a car. You will not want to sell this when it's all done trust me.
I can't wait to see a before and after photo's, this car is going to thank you for going that extra mile with the restoration, what a beautiful car. Thank you for sharing the experience with the rest of us. Love it Cheers Forza Ferrari
Excellent choise of color! So wonderful of you to do this!
Best jigsaw puzzle ever! Looks absolutely stunning.
I’m trying to do the same with my E30 I took apart 10 years ago!
Go for it!
Going to be an absolute show stopper mate ! So glad you decided to go with the factory color. It was meant to be as a red Ferrari is old hat. Pro tip. You should mask tape the edges of the doors and body panels until you get them lined up. Can't wait to see it finished.
Thanks dude much appreciated
The Bbi is back, yes!
This is my era Ferrari, it's one of the few Ferraris that has caught my attention and in white is stunning... you can keep your F40 and Enzo etc, this is the one for me.😊😊
I was feeling the nerves as you put those lights in it was the right decision keeping it blanco .
thanks
Must feel soooo good!! Finally!!
Finally. Can't wait for the next one.