Barn Find Rare Ferrari 512BBi Project - The £80,000 Gamble, Was it Worth it ?

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @huwprice881
    @huwprice881 4 дня назад +82

    The obvious person for all the trimming and finishing of the interior is Craig at Iain Tyrrell - his knowledge and attention to detail is legendary.

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 дня назад +5

      Amazing crafter... perfection personified. Ian is blessed to have Craig on his team.

    • @idesignyou...9257
      @idesignyou...9257 4 дня назад +6

      Totally agree! The Lamborghini Miura interior he did was stunning!

    • @JohnSmith-eq5el
      @JohnSmith-eq5el 4 дня назад +3

      Absolutely had the same thought...

    • @har234908234
      @har234908234 4 дня назад +3

      @@idesignyou...9257 I'm not about to credit Craig as being "best in the business" without knowing all the players, but I really...*really* wanted to see how him stitch that binnacle!

    • @Jimmynumnuts
      @Jimmynumnuts 4 дня назад

      Came here to post the same thing

  • @8702meadow
    @8702meadow 4 дня назад +43

    I should say it was worth it!! The one and only Bianco BB512i RHD brought back to life. Of course having sold it new, I have a special affection for this wonderful Ferrari. With its non standard radio cassette and graphic equalizer. Which my buyer installed at great expense days after taking delivery. And showing it off with the then brand new Yes single, Owner of a lonely heart blaring through South Ken, outside our HR Owen Ferrari showroom.

    • @Lemma01
      @Lemma01 4 дня назад +2

      @8702meadow Decent car audio still the best route to enjoy "Owner of a Lonely Heart" - but roof down, IMO.

    • @BigBisalreadytaken
      @BigBisalreadytaken 3 дня назад +3

      You sold this car to the original owner?

    • @8702meadow
      @8702meadow 3 дня назад +5

      @ I did, way back in 1983, at HR Owen, Melton Court in South Ken, London. My buyer had the stock Pioneer radio cassette with graphic equalizer to the right of the steering column replaced with I think a Trio or Kenwood system. I took a Guards Red 911 Turbo in part exchange. His brother later bought a new Anniversary Countach from me. He ended up buying Notts Forest FC.

  • @Sprasonator
    @Sprasonator 4 дня назад +49

    Followed this build from day one, and it's so special. I admire your commitment and ingenuity to save such a special piece of automotive art. Its people like you that ensure such a masterpiece survives for the rest of us to enjoy. Thank you, and thank you for the content you've given us all. I wish you well with reaching the finish line with this project.

    • @Ratarossa
      @Ratarossa  4 дня назад +5

      Thanks buddy, I'm pleased you are enjoying the restoration

  • @mraaaaaaa
    @mraaaaaaa 4 дня назад +94

    A tip for the central grille: Grind off the rivets from the inside of the clamshell with a finger sander or a dremel. That will ensure you wouldn't touch the painted surface and even if you make a mistake by accident and the sander/grinder slips off the rivet, you still wouldn't damage the paintwork.

    • @Ratarossa
      @Ratarossa  4 дня назад +38

      Ahhhh bloody brilliant ... you see I knew it was a great idea to leave it and get a much better solution from one of you. Thanks very much

    • @bastogne315
      @bastogne315 4 дня назад +8

      Stole me thunder 😂

    • @rodneyetienne3826
      @rodneyetienne3826 4 дня назад +6

      Exactly what I was about to say.. there’s two sides to every rivet lol

    • @Onemoretake01
      @Onemoretake01 4 дня назад +3

      Put good masking tape around the rivets to ensure that if you slip off, you risk damaging your finish work less

    • @Bnm-fk9fi
      @Bnm-fk9fi 3 дня назад +2

      Why not put a 90deg driver on a drill and just drill the rivets out from the underside? Or is too tight a space?

  • @tonigeraci
    @tonigeraci 4 дня назад +18

    Man, it’s a shame that Ferrari hasnt contacted you to help with this interior. The car is turning out amazing, Scott. This is the best channel on YT. You deserve at least 100x followers than you have.

    • @hamskyxxx
      @hamskyxxx 2 дня назад

      Ferrari don't do that 😅😂. They prefer you don't work on their cars even.

  • @kstricl
    @kstricl 4 дня назад +9

    Absolutely riveting content. I love how the BBi is coming together. I don't think you will regret knowing those bits you don't see are done as well as you can.

  • @knoxyish
    @knoxyish 4 дня назад +16

    scott talk to Ian Tyrell he has a upholsterer who specialises in older ferrari and lambo interiors he would khow what that material is and where to source it from. nearly forgot the bbi is looking amazing !!

  • @Shivsterr
    @Shivsterr 4 дня назад +11

    All I wanna see is Scott Finally finishing the BBI and driving it HARD with some pure 80s retro beats.

    • @nickgeorgiakakis7249
      @nickgeorgiakakis7249 4 дня назад +2

      Will obviously have to play them on a removable Alpine head unit

  • @dismalswamp72
    @dismalswamp72 4 дня назад +7

    I can't believe how quickly 3 years has passed since I started following this. Wow. Well worth the effort, car is looking amazing.

  • @OpiceSF
    @OpiceSF 2 дня назад +1

    God, this car is beautiful. I always thought silver with black lower panels was the best color on these, but I now think solid white is its best color. Fantastic job!

  • @JW-lo2bh
    @JW-lo2bh 4 дня назад +12

    The build is coming along very nicely! By the way, "perfectly aligned" and "Ferrari" should never be used in the same sentence!

  • @oldanslo
    @oldanslo 4 дня назад +19

    Leather: Iain Tyrrell did a recent video on an interior restoration with a UK company called Leathercare, Ltd. Sounds like they could help you or point you in the right direction.

  • @johnbridgestone9633
    @johnbridgestone9633 4 дня назад +9

    On the rivets on center grill, grind the flared side down and center punch rivets out and start over, by the way you are doing a beautiful job on the Ferrari, you should be proud, and anyone else that helped you should be also.

  • @ja60123
    @ja60123 3 дня назад +1

    I remember the first posts on this car and I am still flabbergast at how little damage the car withstood from sitting outside in that driveway for so long.
    Outstanding job on this beautiful restoration!

  • @v6goof
    @v6goof 4 дня назад +4

    Amazing progress, Scott! Definitely grind down the rivets from the back I would say, with something like a Dremel. Don’t let them get too hot, though! They’re aluminium so should grind down relatively easily. Someone else mentioned punching the rivet through from the front once it’s ground down a bit. I would want to try on a bit of scrap steel first! 😉

  • @conniebenny
    @conniebenny 3 дня назад +1

    Another amazing transformation video on this wonderful car, Scott. This restoration is the gift that keeps on giving with these fabulous videos showing the car being brought back to life one nut, bolt and trim piece at a time! A compelling, fascinating and hugely entertaining watch; riveting in fact ;-)

  • @rugu6869
    @rugu6869 3 дня назад +2

    Great update Scott. I think I'm more excited about this build now that I know you're trying to keep it rather than restore and sell to fund the F40. TBH, when I thought about the significance of the BBi, it would make sense for you to try to keep it. Outside is looking great and close to being done. I'm sure you'll remove the entire rear clam to install the powertrain, so no point in finishing it off. GL!

  • @breintonjunction791
    @breintonjunction791 2 дня назад +1

    I remember walking my dogs past the BBI every day and thinking what a waste then turn up and bought it can’t believe that was 4 year’s ago doing a cracking job can’t wait to see it finished in all its glory cheers Al

  • @DutchiesHolland
    @DutchiesHolland 4 дня назад +13

    Well done Scott! Bit by bit she’s coming all together. ❤️

  • @jimcear1766
    @jimcear1766 4 дня назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @peterwarner8541
    @peterwarner8541 4 дня назад +18

    Can’t you rivet them from the other side? Clay bar the windows as well, they’ll look brand new.

  • @Onemoretake01
    @Onemoretake01 4 дня назад +1

    I'm so glad that you're taking this restoration the way that you are. That is such a beautiful piece of Automotive History, and I'm so glad that that car is in your hands

  • @ross2812
    @ross2812 4 дня назад +1

    Your tenacity is impressive. The car sat for so many years and was definitely on the path to an all too common end. Your goal required choosing the most difficult path, but anything less than a complete restoration would be a foul-smelling attempt. It baffles me as to how many people comment about what they would do or wouldn't do. Well, they aren't doing the work or spending their money, so their criticisms are like farting in public and expecting an award for their deed. This project is a monumental example of passion for the special interest car world. I salute you, sir.

  • @veryscaredbunny
    @veryscaredbunny 3 дня назад +1

    It's looking great! The finished product is going to be an amazing example of the 512BBi.

  • @lomx
    @lomx 4 дня назад +7

    Silicone spray from Halfords, attach the straw and spray it into the fabric sections of the window runners. Will help them operate way quicker and less stress on the motors. Spray is transparent too.

  • @isalmankhan1
    @isalmankhan1 4 дня назад +6

    Yes Yes Yes😍😍😍
    Every episode of this build deserves a Million Likes & Views👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Great work Scott😍😍😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bleedinghandshughes
    @bleedinghandshughes 4 дня назад +3

    can't believe it, watched this journey from the start, its crazy i remember thinking, i'll never see the end of this car being fixed, yet here i am!!! well done, this has been my favourite project on RUclips by far! wish i could come for a spin once its done!

  • @Jin-Hu
    @Jin-Hu 3 дня назад +1

    Man those hard hours are paying off at last, you did the hard yards and now the good stuff is appearing for you well done.

  • @pmiller7886
    @pmiller7886 4 дня назад +2

    Scott, this is the build Im excited for. So spot on, document every step, will provide a higher price tag when its sold. Then...then lets redo the Ratty daily, and the full resto mod convertible Rattarosa!!

  • @Backin48
    @Backin48 3 дня назад +1

    I still can't believe the previous owner let that rare Ferrari set outside like that for years. Heck, I keep my lawnmower in the garage. LOL
    It's looking Great Scott!

  • @philpowell76
    @philpowell76 4 дня назад +1

    It’s really coming together so well now Scott. Amazing progress, really enjoying these regular updates. ❤

  • @stuffhappens5681
    @stuffhappens5681 4 дня назад +4

    Craig at Iain Tyrrell’s classic cars in the UK is a master at restoring interiors accurately on old supercars.

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 4 дня назад +1

    Scott, of course it’s worth it! Look what you did! awesomesauce bud. after watching all the videos, this is better than factory.
    there’s a reason why Sammy Hagar still has his 512BB… can’t drive 55!
    Can’t wait to see you rip it
    cheers

  • @jackhydrazine1376
    @jackhydrazine1376 4 дня назад +1

    Wow! She is getting more beautiful by the day. She's more than worth it, Ratarossa!

  • @jkutv
    @jkutv 4 дня назад +5

    It looks like a car Scott!!!!! Unbelievable. Keep going man. Impressive stuff.

  • @stom5292
    @stom5292 4 дня назад +1

    I've enjoyed the journey so far and always look forward to an update. Much respect for what you've accomplished.

  • @DavidMolloy-x1m
    @DavidMolloy-x1m День назад

    Amazing work, Scott. Its such a beautiful car and its lovely to see it move beyond being a shell. Have a great Xmas.

  • @Simplyput3451
    @Simplyput3451 2 дня назад +1

    Well worth the time and money. A beautiful restoration. Congrats!

  • @paulmanta
    @paulmanta 4 дня назад +1

    Its a good day when BBi content appears on the subs list. Looking good and getting closer all the time.

  • @Tsenngu
    @Tsenngu 3 дня назад +1

    Wow that electric window contraption is INSANE. Looks like it was designed by a mad scientist . This is such a massive and badass project you have taken on m8. I really hope you get the whole car back in polished shape. Going to sell it when it is finished? I feel this car needs to live in a heated and spotless garage for the rest of its earthly life.

  • @joefair4139
    @joefair4139 4 дня назад +1

    I love this car. This is one of my favorite builds. Can't wait until it's completed

  • @bwhaggis199
    @bwhaggis199 4 дня назад +3

    Love seing this bbi coming back to life it shows if you find the right car to restore you do it right and reap the rewards at the end and this car will be well sought after when it's done

  • @8702meadow
    @8702meadow 2 дня назад

    Scott from memory the black and grey fabric was supplied by Ermenegildo Zegna the Italian suit material company. Maybe they can help supply new replacement material?

  • @BecklyCrackers_18thFloor
    @BecklyCrackers_18thFloor 4 дня назад +5

    Rather than rivets, can you punch threaded screws? This will allow you to get the tool in with the grills out, punch the thread, then you just need the screw driver to fit into the grill, attach with a screw.

  • @madmike6942
    @madmike6942 4 дня назад +109

    jesus christ on a motorbike Scott...it's been 4 years alredy?i remember when u bought the BBI....4 years😱.....

    • @bathroomjon1
      @bathroomjon1 4 дня назад +10

      Me too! Damn, that went quick!!

    • @madmike6942
      @madmike6942 4 дня назад +3

      @bathroomjon1 i was frickin 35 yrso..i will be 39 in january

    • @johngibson3837
      @johngibson3837 4 дня назад

      ​@@madmike6942nice binky comment mate

    • @bathroomjon1
      @bathroomjon1 4 дня назад +4

      @@madmike6942haha, make the most of it. I’m 58 😮

    • @Ratarossa
      @Ratarossa  4 дня назад +16

      nuts hey !! I can't believe it either

  • @organiccold
    @organiccold 4 дня назад +3

    If that rivet gun is the Milwaukee M12BPRT-401B they sell a very long nose for it, but you need to use long rivets, but the long nose is very narrow and i bet will be spot on

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 3 дня назад +1

    Cut the back of the rivets with a sharpened off pincers. Cut it flush to the back of the rivets and just push it through.

  • @jeffhammond8969
    @jeffhammond8969 4 дня назад +1

    Scott, this is really good progress, I'm sure you're anticipating the finish line. For the rivets, could you use a Dremel with a flexible extension to drill them?

  • @stevenbissonnette7893
    @stevenbissonnette7893 2 дня назад

    Happiness come from progress not perfection! Cheers from across the pond!

  • @SteveBigTaco
    @SteveBigTaco 4 дня назад

    I love it!!🏎️🏎️🏎️

  • @fraserthomson5766
    @fraserthomson5766 4 дня назад +3

    We love the BBI resto! Best on the net. I'm stumped about the rivet gun issue, guarantee Ferrari have some special head, failing that do it from the underside? Good luck!

  • @deadpoolredsuit4892
    @deadpoolredsuit4892 4 дня назад +3

    Massive progress in this video. Once the interior is in place, along with any electrics, it seems close to complete! ..i forget, is the engine in yet? ^_^

  • @cutters74
    @cutters74 3 дня назад

    The engine cover and backend of the car is impressive, looks soo good now ❤❤❤

  • @iannolan-f4g
    @iannolan-f4g 3 дня назад

    I used to work with still-life photographers in the 1990's who used that black window mastic as a very strong alternative to Blue-Tack. We used to call it elephant sh1it, or donkey sh1t. Very handy stuff!

  • @Bargos1968
    @Bargos1968 3 дня назад +1

    Great progress, you should be cuffed with yourself. Where did the custom tool wrap come from - must have missed that episode.

  • @christoph404
    @christoph404 4 дня назад +5

    Craig who does the interiors at Iain Tyrrell's workshop is an absolute genius and probably one of the best in the whole world...well cars come from all over the world for his work, and he is big on preservation and refurbishment rather than just ripping stuff out and replacing it...if he can save it and refurbish to as new he will.

  • @ceesdewidt887
    @ceesdewidt887 2 дня назад

    What a journey…., love the attention to detail. Great job 👍

  • @rossodonnell2654
    @rossodonnell2654 3 дня назад

    Just incredible attention to detail. She’s really starting to look like a show stopper now. Cant believe it’s been about 4 years. That’s crazy

  • @sirremusrobinson1070
    @sirremusrobinson1070 4 дня назад

    I absolutely love this!!!❤ That car is coming together beautifully.. The Satisfaction of doing this car, you're definitely going to feel way different with this one compared to the others..

  • @lfo2vco
    @lfo2vco 4 дня назад

    Loving this BBi restoration, great attention to detail and ingenuity overcoming the many issues. So wishing you a Merry Christmas and a productive New Year Scott.

  • @MKdefends
    @MKdefends 4 дня назад

    Looking good, Been watching sence you got it day 1.. RIVETS !! GLASS, RUBBER , WINDOW MOTORS !! WOW .. Thanks for sharing..

  • @brentrichardson3366
    @brentrichardson3366 День назад

    She's going to be so Beautiful, can't wait.

  • @bumblebee-mygt867
    @bumblebee-mygt867 3 дня назад

    Ferrari really should be helping you with this restoration. It's a one of a type car

  • @geegoudge9965
    @geegoudge9965 3 дня назад

    Gesipa angle headed 90 degree rivet gun. Lot smaller head that will hopefully fit in between the grilles. Loving the build 👍😎

  • @PixelVogue
    @PixelVogue 3 дня назад +1

    Fit all the badges after a proper full detail

  • @LOrealHardly
    @LOrealHardly 3 дня назад

    This car has got to be worth at least half a mill when it's done, it is so unique...!

  • @craigmorgan4676
    @craigmorgan4676 4 дня назад +3

    Love the grind brother, Ferraris coming along nicely!👌💪👍🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @stewartbandit
    @stewartbandit 3 дня назад

    Really looks amazing in white!

  • @johngriffiths3394
    @johngriffiths3394 3 дня назад

    Excellent - really enjoying this build. A lifetime's investment!

  • @ImranKhan-iq2gf
    @ImranKhan-iq2gf 4 дня назад +1

    coming along nicely Scott looks epic 👌 🎉 try bespoke leathering in the Midlands I remember they were on a few episodes of car SOS

  • @Fernandosantanajr83
    @Fernandosantanajr83 4 дня назад

    Its coming along great. Honestly, I didn't know this Ferrari model until you got it. Your hard work is paying off

  • @crosbyworx7284
    @crosbyworx7284 4 дня назад +1

    make sure to tap the centre of the rivets in before you take a drill to them, I small screw driver or pick will do.

  • @threezerol944t
    @threezerol944t 4 дня назад +1

    Yeah, my biggest issue restoring my 3.0 944 turbo is finding shops that can do the work correctly to my standards.

  • @howardscott7521
    @howardscott7521 4 дня назад +3

    Starting to look like a car again. Impressive work, as usual.

  • @Dutchrebuild
    @Dutchrebuild 3 дня назад

    Those side clamps for the center grill can always be put on with some Mansory glue. I saves you a lot of risky drilling.

  • @john.e.kenney66
    @john.e.kenney66 3 дня назад

    Scott, drill out the rivets on the central grill from the back, black side. Less likey to marr the new paint on the exterior side. Better accress 90' to the clam surface too.

  • @robertmorin1454
    @robertmorin1454 4 дня назад

    Love the look of that back hood Scott and son happy to see you back on it ! Looking great 👍🇨🇦

  • @griptopia
    @griptopia 4 дня назад +1

    you can get the glass done custom for less than the cost price from ferrari, make a template and they'll do it to order. We got the windows made for a 330 p4 same method.. and was not stupid money. Same company mike brewer visited on wheeler dealers.

  • @robertparton6705
    @robertparton6705 3 дня назад +1

    Use a small dremel to remove the rivets.

  • @rickmellor
    @rickmellor 4 дня назад +2

    If you use solid shank rivets you can use a pneumatic rivet squeezer. They have different dies that are thin and have a long reach.

  • @markglanville6495
    @markglanville6495 3 дня назад

    Use a very small battery or air die grinder with a tiny tungsten carbide burr with a 3cm shank. You will then be able to grind off the end of the sreel pin and either drill out the rivet head or continue grinding!

  • @therallyguy1
    @therallyguy1 4 дня назад +1

    19:50 If you look at the lower right hand portion of cable, you'll notice a slight bend permanently impressed into that section. I wonder if you shouldn't slide the glass down to that spot to make it closer to factor adjustment. I could be wrong.

  • @1STLAR2147
    @1STLAR2147 3 дня назад

    Search Tonka rivet tool. They are used on the vintage tonka toy trucks. Might be what you need to fit in that small space. I have no idea what size rivets are compatible with this tool.

  • @Bigworm1000
    @Bigworm1000 4 дня назад +7

    The BBI looks spot on Scott. Didn’t even realise how many years you’ve been doing the car for, time flys, when all done get big Chris to help you
    Get it to Richard as I think I remember on one of your videos he said something about it………..and he’s got deep pockets Great video as always……..thanks for the hard work Scott.

  • @bobl8687
    @bobl8687 4 дня назад

    Looking good so far... it's coming together nicely. Can't wait to see the finish product. Great job Scott!

  • @ocker2000
    @ocker2000 4 дня назад +1

    It is such a beauty! Glad you did not give up on her.

  • @evanduty6150
    @evanduty6150 3 дня назад

    The cut from 10:57 to 10:58 was wild. i never thought of model 3 as big, but the transition from it to the bbi actually shocked me 😱

  • @arcadiagreen150
    @arcadiagreen150 4 дня назад +2

    I think it's been well worth it. I love the series personally

  •  2 дня назад

    I would wager that Henk from HVL in the Netherlands would have repalcement door fabric. He is "the" source for various Ferrari Fabrics, etc and if the original fabric cannot be sourced, Henk has been known to get it remanufactured. Henk was chosen to restore the interior of the Prototype Ferrari Daytona... and so he really knows his stuff.

  • @mikecurrie1795
    @mikecurrie1795 4 дня назад +1

    Drill a hole in a thin piece of steel large enough to take the flared end of the rivets, put it over the ends of the rivets and grind them back. Stops you grinding the paint off the engine cover.

  • @brianweekes1
    @brianweekes1 4 дня назад +2

    Suggest Sikaflex those rear vents in, and prep a few stainless countersunk screw heads (cut off and glue in the holes).

  • @endall39
    @endall39 4 дня назад

    so much pay-off and satisfaction at this phase, and SO well earned!

  • @dakavanagh
    @dakavanagh 4 дня назад

    It's coming together nicely, Scott! I hope you can keep the progress going!

  • @kevinneary2283
    @kevinneary2283 4 дня назад

    Great video and attention to detail. I can see from the way the car was originally built why people do not drive in the rain imagine all the water sitting in the grills 😂nightmare. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @STERNWAERTS
    @STERNWAERTS 3 дня назад

    such a smart looking car. the white paint and those wheels fit perfectly.

  • @davidparry1982
    @davidparry1982 4 дня назад

    Kudos putting all the authentic window sealing gunk back in - this car will be truly definitively mint.👍

  • @markthompson9914
    @markthompson9914 3 дня назад

    Heat guns when used carefully can replenish the finish on faded plastics. There’s a Tic Tac video of it being done to stadium seating 👍

  • @danbowdrey7753
    @danbowdrey7753 4 дня назад +1

    Panel bond that last grill trim.. Mansori glue :)

  • @michaelmottlau5941
    @michaelmottlau5941 4 дня назад

    Best of luck with the Ferrari 512BBi. Thanks for uploading😀