Matchbox Restoration Alfa Carabo

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 202

  • @malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050
    @malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050 4 года назад +19

    There is an old saying: " You can't polish the turd " but you have proved that you actually can... I'm speechless... is amazing. I love it. Looks like the original new one

  • @tonyhughes1958able
    @tonyhughes1958able 4 года назад +14

    Danny the miracle worker, that was one hell of a restoration, when I saw the paint stripped casting I was convinced you were going to use a load of donor parts from other models, but apart from a set of wheels and the back plastic all repaired and looking like new. Fantastic Job Danny, looks like its just come out of the box after getting home from the shops with it.

  • @Lahire-s7l
    @Lahire-s7l 11 месяцев назад +1

    Super restoration cool nou velle lave😊

  • @KURDinEXILE
    @KURDinEXILE 4 года назад

    I had the 1971 matchbox Alfa Carabo. I found out that when I released the car on the edge of a filled tub, the car always made a full loop while sinking because of the aerodynamic/hydrodynamic shape of it. It was amazing to watch. Good job sir. Well Done 👍

  • @williamashton9800
    @williamashton9800 2 года назад

    Considering where you started and what you had to work with, WOW! Your surgeon like skill has really polished that garden turd into a thing of beauty and awe. Bravo!

  • @gregorytalber2068
    @gregorytalber2068 4 года назад +1

    Excellent superb outstanding beautiful jaw dropping eye popping amazing outstanding what else can I say about this restoration great job you did restoring this beautiful car keep up your excellent work.

    • @gregorytalber2068
      @gregorytalber2068 4 года назад

      I will also add stupendous stunning and incredible work

  • @hansahans1796
    @hansahans1796 4 года назад

    Very good craftsmanship and restoration of the car.

  • @jcetrangelo
    @jcetrangelo 3 года назад

    Cleaned up much better than I thought it would. It's nice to see an expert at work take something that looked irretrievable and make it look like this.

  • @steveouellette6675
    @steveouellette6675 4 года назад

    Now that is a restoration. You are a master at your craft.

  • @mrstreetsla5144
    @mrstreetsla5144 4 года назад

    I am convinced that, absolutely No one else could pull this off !!
    👏👏👏👏

  • @collinreid8121
    @collinreid8121 4 года назад

    beautiful outcome given what you started with..great work!

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 4 года назад

    I think calling it a disaster was generous! I cannot believe how nice it looks and the amount of effort to restore this was incredible.This is a testament to your skills. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @grahamparr3933
    @grahamparr3933 3 года назад +1

    It shows just how well made they were, to survive.

  • @chezsnailez
    @chezsnailez 4 года назад +15

    And next on Danny's Diecast Disasters... we have a go at the RMS Titanic...

    • @playinwithfirecustoms7954
      @playinwithfirecustoms7954 4 года назад +1

      Ya know, I'm starting to think he could pull it off....

    • @chezsnailez
      @chezsnailez 4 года назад +3

      @@playinwithfirecustoms7954 ~ if he can get spares from the HMHS Britannic, then nah, yeah...

    • @captainmidnight3522
      @captainmidnight3522 4 года назад

      Lol...I was thinking something similar. Where does he go from here?

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp 4 года назад +2

    Wow! Props on this. I thought you were gonna zinc plate it but you went another route. Awesome result.

  • @MCDJACDC
    @MCDJACDC 4 года назад

    Great work!! I bet this poor fella only thought itd see dirt and detoration, sweet rescue!

  • @Mad9977
    @Mad9977 4 года назад +6

    what a "before" and "after" ✌️😎👍 great result

  • @taujor1910
    @taujor1910 3 года назад +2

    Tengo 53 años y todavía lo guardo a ese autito, es uno de los juguetes que mas me hacen recordar mi niñez. Saludos desde Rosario, Argentina.

  • @shortersdiecast4130
    @shortersdiecast4130 4 года назад +5

    Holy shit, we all know that you are a master at what you do but when I seen this one I thought there is no way, absolutely no hope for this casting. But you pulled it off in true style. This build is definitely a home run. Truly amazes me. Excellent, excellent job. Thanks for sharing, take care and stay safe.

  • @raverboyloki
    @raverboyloki 2 года назад

    WOW - just WOW - that restoration looks factory fresh. If I did not see it with my own very eyes I would say you just found an original one.... this looks great!

  • @ray4maggie
    @ray4maggie Год назад

    Absolutely unbelievable! You literally brought this one back from the grave! Hope there were no zombies in there, or you'll need to run for it in one of your post apocalyptic jobs! Great stuff!

  • @Lahire-s7l
    @Lahire-s7l 11 месяцев назад +1

    Super taf😊

  • @paulboland7174
    @paulboland7174 8 месяцев назад

    That's insane, I absolutely love it.

  • @stevekaminski5327
    @stevekaminski5327 4 года назад

    WOW! Took a lot of body work! Amazing result! Great job👍👍

  • @RJDCR
    @RJDCR 4 года назад +1

    great work
    Robert

  • @joeholloway1386
    @joeholloway1386 Год назад

    Nice restoration ,details and paint job 👌 👍

  • @fumblebee4234
    @fumblebee4234 4 года назад

    WOW very impressive. Just love the yellow with the pink. Well done

  • @RedLP5000S
    @RedLP5000S 4 года назад +1

    Total respect for even attempting to restore that car. Now it's back to being factory fresh. 💯

  • @davidneesam2626
    @davidneesam2626 4 года назад

    What a brilliant job.

  • @nigelbranthwaite8471
    @nigelbranthwaite8471 4 года назад

    Fantastic job Danny ,it looks as good as new,well done.

  • @fernandosancheztomey8080
    @fernandosancheztomey8080 4 года назад

    Otro trabaj estupendo😍 y parecia imposible!!! Yo tengo 2 carabos iguales, restaure uno con los colores originales de bertone, pero deje que mi hija jugara con el, y necesita nueva restauración. Espero que pronto pueda ponerme con el...😷 las circustancias lo impiden. Grandisimo trabajo!!!!!💓💓💓💓

  • @owenoulton9312
    @owenoulton9312 4 года назад

    Shabby to shiny indeed. You're a magician, Danny!

  • @cricketbat09
    @cricketbat09 4 года назад

    Great recovery.

  • @MichaelKloepfer68
    @MichaelKloepfer68 3 года назад

    That is fantastic and I love the purple and lime green those are my favorite colors

  • @playinwithfirecustoms7954
    @playinwithfirecustoms7954 4 года назад

    That is an absolutely amazing transformation!!!!

  • @amilcarmoncada1801
    @amilcarmoncada1801 4 года назад

    Excelente restauracion de este Alfa Romeo Carabo alrededor de 1971-1974. resultado excelente mis saludos y respetos desde Venezuela.

  • @kathoakes929
    @kathoakes929 4 года назад

    Great restoration

  • @kevinboughter4031
    @kevinboughter4031 4 года назад

    Excellent job Danny looks better than new great restoration and video

  • @unebaguette2497
    @unebaguette2497 4 года назад

    WOW WOW Amazing transformation

  • @peterward2275
    @peterward2275 4 года назад

    Fantastic work

  • @samsam2235
    @samsam2235 3 года назад

    There's no way I could ever downvote this video. Excellent work.

  • @mikaelnaslund2964
    @mikaelnaslund2964 2 года назад

    Outstanding work good sir!

  • @mikemiller9023
    @mikemiller9023 4 года назад +1

    You really brought that one back from the edge of extinction, Danny! It's hard to get things perfect when they've got pitting like that, but your dedication to excellence really shows in projects like this one. Really nice job!

    • @luigirainone8856
      @luigirainone8856 Год назад

      bel lavoro....dove hai preso il portellone posteriore nero?un mio amico mi ha regalato un rottamino....ma e da sistemare....ma non ha il portellone😪complimenti per i tuoi lavori

  • @deandemarest4438
    @deandemarest4438 4 года назад

    Fantastic job Danny.

  • @neilcummings9939
    @neilcummings9939 4 года назад

    unbelievable transformation love that color. looks awesome

  • @matthewdavey6064
    @matthewdavey6064 4 года назад

    This is my favourite restoration you've ever done. A genuine disaster, ready for the bin, and now it looks like new. Superb, Danny. 👌👍

  • @jonathanmarois9009
    @jonathanmarois9009 4 года назад +14

    I hear, "Hi I'm Danny and ...." and I SMASH that Like button!

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 4 года назад

    Nicely done Danny

  • @christianjacobsen5209
    @christianjacobsen5209 4 года назад

    Wow!! Tenía ese auto cuando era un niño!! Muy buena restauración

  • @mg1342mg
    @mg1342mg 4 года назад

    Time for me to get to work. I have one of these from a different manufacturer that I've been putting off, and it's not a percentage as bad as what you started with. I really enjoy seeing the really bad ones get saved.

  • @davidneilson3508
    @davidneilson3508 4 года назад

    It turned out fantastic 👍👍😊

  • @Nighthawk463
    @Nighthawk463 4 года назад

    Very nicely done!

  • @DiceZer0
    @DiceZer0 4 года назад +1

    I figured if ANYONE could restore that one, it would be you Danny.... incredible job!

  • @SEGAdude95
    @SEGAdude95 2 года назад

    awesome work you definitely brought it back from it's grave!!! 😁👍✌️😎

  • @OctasLP
    @OctasLP 4 года назад

    Incredibel what you did. wow 😮

  • @Moon62118
    @Moon62118 4 года назад

    We're not worthy ... Amazing resurrection

  • @draginwolf8740
    @draginwolf8740 4 года назад

    I have exact same model just sitting in my cupboard but not as in bad shape. Color faded and no windscreen. Still has that original yellow chassis and pinkish purple body. So i smashed that like button and subscribed as well.

  • @projectman-thor229
    @projectman-thor229 4 года назад

    Holy mother of pitting!!! I love Alfa's and would like to see it in it's Alfa Romeo factory green, but i do understand the restoration factor, to it's original Matchbox color. Great job!
    Stay safe, cheers.

  • @raeishimura
    @raeishimura 4 года назад

    I just... Wow. Danny, I can't even begin to believe you were able to fix this car. I've seen you do some impressive stuff but seeing the state THIS was in, I can't believe you actually went for it, and the results are incredible. that is, admittedly, the most 80's looking car i have ever seen, but it's awesome and i'm blown away every time i see the things you can do. I've learned a lot from you actually, and i've almost got a complete gaslands team built from the things i've learned from watching you. they are nowhere near as good as what you do yet, but your vids gave me the inspiration and confidence to try, so thank you so much man. you are incredible. keep making these videos and showing us how awesome you are

  • @glenbrett1960
    @glenbrett1960 2 года назад

    Nice build.Great stuff!

  • @Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda-Was-HWRL
    @Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda-Was-HWRL 3 года назад

    Really well done!

  • @NavyVeteran1776
    @NavyVeteran1776 4 года назад +1

    This was one of my favorite cars when I was younger. I have to be honest though. I used it several times as a ramp for my motorcycle during police chases. It always seemed to be parked next to the bank during a heist..........

  • @beans298
    @beans298 3 года назад

    that is a proper disaster you started with! WOW!

  • @magemarshall3139
    @magemarshall3139 4 года назад

    Looks very nice
    A lot of work!

  • @russellromero4583
    @russellromero4583 4 года назад

    One of those rags to riches transformations. Looking good again.

  • @troyowens9734
    @troyowens9734 4 года назад

    Would t know it was buried in the ground unless you watch beginning of video great job

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia 4 года назад

    Looks really cool I love the color.

  • @robertcolfack26
    @robertcolfack26 4 года назад

    I think you did a very good job.....

  • @ZeroWalker26
    @ZeroWalker26 4 года назад

    Man that was one hell of a restoration job and it came out awesome Good job man.

  • @jtrogue
    @jtrogue 4 года назад

    Absolutely amazing transformation. Great talent.

  • @jasonleone5480
    @jasonleone5480 4 года назад

    What a difference! It may not be "perfect", but given the starting point, perfect it certainly is!! Beautiful restoration!!

  • @hugoferriz8191
    @hugoferriz8191 4 года назад

    Simply incredible... You're a real "miracle maker". Great job 👍

  • @djrose3
    @djrose3 4 года назад

    Nicely done survivor restoration! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @TheHungarianMan
    @TheHungarianMan 2 года назад

    Truly an AMAZING restoration!
    Bonus point for that Sliver Thumbnail! :D

  • @nathanobrien6875
    @nathanobrien6875 4 года назад

    What a save!! Awesome 😎

  • @JoseMedina-hs9st
    @JoseMedina-hs9st 4 года назад

    Great job

  • @gabrielzurita429
    @gabrielzurita429 4 года назад

    Great work!

  • @Varrixdude2210
    @Varrixdude2210 4 года назад

    THAT car was a concept car, and it would have been fun to collect. i like it when diacast manefactuers make concept cars, nice video!

  • @JS-1983
    @JS-1983 4 года назад

    That really was disaster, but now it's true beauty 😎
    Awesome work again!

  • @malcolmmacdonald3992
    @malcolmmacdonald3992 4 года назад

    Amazing transformation Danny @ my favorite in long time! Congrats

  • @iriefixdiecasts6338
    @iriefixdiecasts6338 4 года назад

    Wow!! I am happy that you have it a second chance. It turned out really well mate. Well done

  • @1eurodiecastgarage728
    @1eurodiecastgarage728 4 года назад +1

    It was a car really impossibile to restore. Great job!

  • @davidparker8221
    @davidparker8221 4 года назад

    Truly I thought this car was too far gone after seeing its condition when the paint was removed. I'm happy and in awe that you've proved me wrong. Personally have always hated the color scheme MB released this in. Although I prefer a restoration over a customization 9 of 10 times, this time I would have gone for a custom paint job. Nonetheless, you amazed me! Have fun with your videos and your toys!!!

  • @murattanyel1029
    @murattanyel1029 4 года назад

    Good job!

  • @AlexHonsalesModelRestoration
    @AlexHonsalesModelRestoration 4 года назад

    Unbelievably cool!

  • @วัชราพรดุมรถ

    A long restore but we'll worth the effort looks great Mick Thailand

  • @hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192
    @hodgeshotwheelsanddiecast5192 4 года назад

    Holy heck! That's some spectacular work restoring this fossil! Awesome job 👏

  • @akdonkey1
    @akdonkey1 4 года назад

    Wow! Great Job!

  • @wadehendryx7378
    @wadehendryx7378 4 года назад

    Wow!! What patience you have. Just turned out very nice for what you started with. You could have grown some veggies in that. Great job Danny unbelievable. Stay safe.

  • @daverage4729
    @daverage4729 4 года назад

    Heh! I remember this little smasher from my youth. Crazy colour scheme yet it works! I certainly remembered it. :)

  • @rickpatman3057
    @rickpatman3057 4 года назад

    Hi Danny if you get any more pitted like that go to an Auto Parts store and grab a spray can of spray putty. Paint the casting in it and when dry sand back and putty has filled the pitting.

  • @BenM-nv6mu
    @BenM-nv6mu 4 года назад

    One hell of a restoration Danny Kudos to you Sir looks stunning now! Peace, respect and stay safe, Ben

  • @DashDrones
    @DashDrones 4 года назад

    Your milliput skills are amazing! Good work 👍

  • @jorgevite794
    @jorgevite794 4 года назад

    Excelente trabajo de restauración

  • @sidgreentherhymeofreason
    @sidgreentherhymeofreason 4 года назад

    Looks good as new great work

  • @carlosdelgado614
    @carlosdelgado614 4 года назад

    Awesome job my friend

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 4 года назад

    Great to hear the word 'Munted'. People staggering home from the pub on a Saturday night, could be referred to as 'Munted Punters'.
    I could never find any love for the original Lesney colour scheme - they were fond of horrid pinks, and sickly greens, (if you're feeling car sick, seeing a car in one of these colours, is usually enough to push you over the brink) and crunching colours together that should have stayed apart. Saying that, it's a grand job you've done there. I'd like to see a version of the original, in green...

  • @grahamparr3933
    @grahamparr3933 9 месяцев назад

    Great job mate👍👍

  • @urideamabal
    @urideamabal 4 года назад

    Amazing job on the restoration!

  • @jlrv1609
    @jlrv1609 4 года назад

    I admire you, although you revive the fallen, I admire you, I'm from Mexico, a hug, I always see your videos, it's great