Bacchelli & Villa: The Italian Restoration Maestros

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2020
  • The workspace of this long-running restoration shop in the Modenese commune of Bastiglia is brightly lit, spotlessly clean, and religiously organized-if you squint, it doesn’t look far off from a science fiction film laboratory set.
    But at Bacchelli & Villa, you will find an abundance of good old hammers and welding torches alongside the high tech gear. Here the panels are beaten by hand, and passion is just as much of a prerequisite for getting a job here as raw talent. After all, it’s better to have both.
    Franco Bacchelli started the company that bears his name in the early 1970s with his late second cousin, Roberto Villa, after his apprenticeship preparing (and repairing) Ferrari spots racing cars with none other than Piero Drogo in the 1960s. When Bacchelli opened his own business, he started with small cars and built an early reputation on more humble machines like the Fiat 500. In due time, however, he became certified by Ferrari and was working on Gianni Agnelli’s Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona-you could say he came full circle in terms of his work with Fiat.
    In the time since, the shop has become one of the foremost destinations anywhere for Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and other classic exotica, but the same enthusiasm and dedication is still the driving force behind the world-class work that goes on at Bacchelli & Villa.
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Комментарии • 189

  • @midknight
    @midknight 3 года назад +42

    No talk of HPs, torque or 0-100 figures. Only passion for creating perfect bodywork. Gotta love the Italians ❤️

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon 3 года назад +5

      @Theodore Misc Art is never perfect. If you want perfection go German or Swiss but your heart will never skip a beat watching a BMW...

  • @muhammadzailani7313
    @muhammadzailani7313 3 года назад +7

    I don't understand Italian, but listening to this old gentleman speak is just glamorous.

  • @netzer7739
    @netzer7739 2 года назад +4

    " con la passione si arriva lontano", il senso della storia di questa azienda sta in queste parole.

  • @jaydenoloughlin6694
    @jaydenoloughlin6694 3 года назад +135

    Now this is the Petrolicious we know and love. Great job.

    • @MrBenzcdi
      @MrBenzcdi 3 года назад

      Agree. And I’m the 100th thumbs up 👍

  • @sahil-ml1zl
    @sahil-ml1zl 3 года назад +64

    listening the voice in italian and being able to understand it makes it even better

    • @alexioflexio8818
      @alexioflexio8818 3 года назад +1

      ma sei proprio un figo allora

    • @elgar6743
      @elgar6743 3 года назад

      @@alexioflexio8818 hahaahahah

    • @johnnyboy1586
      @johnnyboy1586 3 года назад +2

      I don't understand him ,but nice to listen to a beautiful language 🙂

    • @brownjames6997
      @brownjames6997 2 года назад

      Ehhhh sapessi …….

  • @minimoe2008
    @minimoe2008 3 года назад +15

    I miss Italy so much. Glad I had the opportunity to live there, learn the language and culture. I use to help my neighbor with restoring Lambretta's and Moto Guzzi's. He use to own his own repair shop in Pordenone until he retired in 2005.

  • @agcacustoms2852
    @agcacustoms2852 3 года назад +45

    I love metal working videos and this made me happy. That is amazing craftsmanship and sadly a lost and almost forgotten art in a computer world.

    • @cathalfolan8441
      @cathalfolan8441 3 года назад +4

      Not really. Restoring and these old cars is a lucrative business. Shops all over europe and the US still practice these techniques. This old dude got stinking rich doing it.

  • @Vincenzo-wn1or
    @Vincenzo-wn1or 3 года назад +3

    Humility always accompanies true greatness and genius .. this gentleman completely embodies this

  • @rmr5184
    @rmr5184 3 года назад +33

    This is probably the most relaxing, most instructive and at the same time most exciting video I've watched so far on youtube!
    We all need to acknowledge that this is the pinnackle of restoration.

    • @vincentwhite7693
      @vincentwhite7693 3 года назад

      "We all need to acknowledge that this is the pinnackle of restoration."
      While no doupt this is a very skilled shop, talent knows no borders, or obstacles, and this level, (and beyond) is not too hard to find. (me-35 yrs in the metal working trades.)

    • @vincentwhite7693
      @vincentwhite7693 3 года назад

      When I say "and beyond", there are shops who hand form and file finish panels, and would never let bondo in the shop....body solder if need be.

  • @jasonjcr_cars819
    @jasonjcr_cars819 3 года назад +9

    I loved that. Thankfully I can understand most of it with my Medium level Italian. Bravo

    • @SMlFFY85
      @SMlFFY85 3 года назад

      You can understand the rest of it if you turn the subtitles on.

    • @ControCultura-
      @ControCultura- 3 года назад +2

      Alberto speaks quiet clear, usually old men have a very strong accent but he doesn't. Btw as an italian I could hear Modena's accent.

    • @Vincenzo-wn1or
      @Vincenzo-wn1or 3 года назад

      @@ControCultura- yes .. this gentleman takes as much care in crafting his sentences as he does with his cars

  • @stefanonicola3445
    @stefanonicola3445 3 года назад +25

    Professioni d'altri tempi - che meraviglia l'arte della carrozzeria affiancata ad una passione senza limiti.
    Incredible!

  • @moe5046
    @moe5046 3 года назад +3

    Please make a series of movies of some sort...absolutely amazing . ive seen this vid almost 4 times and still watching and want more of this stuff,i hid in the garage to work on my car now

  • @BasicFolders
    @BasicFolders 3 года назад +75

    I got *SO* much from this video.... and I didn't understand a single word he said. 💙

    • @mattiafioravanti8475
      @mattiafioravanti8475 3 года назад +20

      You could have tried with eng subs on!

    • @BasicFolders
      @BasicFolders 3 года назад +9

      @@mattiafioravanti8475 I was watching the shop space and the work they were doing.... super interesting. 👍 (but probably worth a rewatch with those on, too.)

    • @harshgulzar8325
      @harshgulzar8325 3 года назад +1

      You understood his feelings bro

    • @leovomend8789
      @leovomend8789 3 года назад

      Its about how he got started and what they primarily do, like what cars they restore and how they got to be certified ferrari restorers

    • @Redhillmotorsport
      @Redhillmotorsport 3 года назад +2

      I got “Pam Beach, Florida”

  • @gnarshread
    @gnarshread 3 года назад +6

    I have the utmost reverence for the people who can do this kind of work. I'm out here trying to slap together a B5 Audi with GT28's I bought online like a caveman and this gentleman is producing art at the highest level.

  • @nyseguy74
    @nyseguy74 3 года назад +4

    Reminiscent of the original Petrolicious format...bravo!

  • @GPscuderia
    @GPscuderia 3 года назад +1

    Belissimo! Italian cars are the soul of the automotive industry.

  • @shawnclyne1904
    @shawnclyne1904 3 года назад +2

    No translation needed. Real " Bodymen"! Craftsmanship and Artistry at its finest.

  • @udn9930
    @udn9930 3 года назад +3

    Per una volta si vedono giovani al lavoro in queste carrozzerie storiche, spero vadano ancora avanti a lungo. Notevole anche la pulizia dell’ambiente, alto livello.

  • @PeterPug
    @PeterPug 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful. Hope this craftsmanship never dies.

  • @LaleChuck
    @LaleChuck 3 года назад +3

    In Italia esistono ancora realtà artigiane meravigliose. Bellissimo video, grazie

  • @CloudyCub285
    @CloudyCub285 3 года назад +3

    Subscribing to this channel is one of the better things I've done in my life

  • @rogergags
    @rogergags 3 года назад +8

    this is one of the best segments you have ever made......true passion and love expressed in metal.

  • @TheTektronik
    @TheTektronik 3 года назад +1

    The attention to detail is superb this is pure dedication to the craft.

  • @somu.22
    @somu.22 3 года назад +2

    Video is beautiful....❤️
    And I'm very happy to see this old format...
    .
    Now this is PETROLICIOUS

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme 3 года назад +2

    I beautiful video and I was so pleased to see a young man learning the old way of craftsmanship, he will be wealthy one day, when he is the only man standing knowing how to restore properly.

  • @DJ-jp6xc
    @DJ-jp6xc 3 года назад +2

    Full respect for the work that they perform! There are not many places and skilled persons like them

  • @word67
    @word67 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic Bravo Petrolicious! Bravo passion!

  • @Kellsboro
    @Kellsboro 3 года назад +4

    Master craftsmen with restoration efforts a true labor of love.

  • @nickprice3605
    @nickprice3605 3 года назад +10

    😍 beautiful film, such passion and skill

  • @andre-xy4wv
    @andre-xy4wv 2 года назад +1

    Ho la pelle d'oca.
    Uomini incredibili e questo è l'ennesimo video che finisce troppo troppo presto.

  • @Thomas..Anderson
    @Thomas..Anderson 3 года назад +1

    I did not understand a single word...yet it was beautiful.

  • @PanAmRacer
    @PanAmRacer 3 года назад +1

    Caro signor Baccelli, grazie per aver condiviso la tua storia, da quando ero giovane dico che se Dio ha mai fatto qualcosa di più bello di una donna, più capace di suscitare la mia emozione ... lo ha tenuto lì. sono Ferrari!

  • @bigsilewis3660
    @bigsilewis3660 3 года назад +2

    Absolute art.

  • @fhgu8051
    @fhgu8051 3 года назад +5

    Molto bello, i just started to learn some italian and did atleast understand the numbers and some words with out the subtitles. Looks like great workmanship all around.

  • @alessandrodaltoso
    @alessandrodaltoso Год назад

    Sicuramente uno dei massimi esperti nell'arte della carrozzeria,un maestro.Bacchelli è un grande nome,altissimo artigianato vanto del nostro Paese 🎖️🎖️🎖️👍

  • @marottajoe
    @marottajoe 3 года назад +6

    Allora anche uno Italo Canadese come me ha capito tutto quello ha spiegato. Parla veramente bene. Mille grazie.

  • @motox2051
    @motox2051 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely mind blowing
    Viva Italy!

  • @motorfab7014
    @motorfab7014 3 года назад

    Fortunato chi ha potuto affidare uno dei suoi gioielli ad artigiani così in gamba
    Spero che questo sapere venga tramandato alle generazioni più giovani

  • @thisishuakai
    @thisishuakai 3 года назад +5

    what a video. cars, great story teller and passionate. love it!

  • @martinolesen1908
    @martinolesen1908 3 года назад +6

    Been there in person - Incredible work!

  • @pccalcio
    @pccalcio 3 года назад

    Complimenti signor Franco, e grazie per aver condiviso con noi la sua storia e la sua passione.

  • @aranciodarius2002
    @aranciodarius2002 3 года назад

    solo con la passione si arriva a questi livelli eccellenze del mondo

  • @leovomend8789
    @leovomend8789 3 года назад +9

    Really nice video, and really nice story from the man, funny how they're like a certified restorer by ferrari and co but they're still marking cuts with sharpies, so italian

  • @julehendricks2035
    @julehendricks2035 3 года назад +1

    Love it. Wishing it was my passion to do it.

  • @caccaminguscia
    @caccaminguscia 3 года назад +1

    "auto che correvano la domenica" ☺️
    Probably the best petrolicious video ever

  • @teamdetailcaseros
    @teamdetailcaseros 3 года назад +12

    Que hermoso poder trabajar esas máquinas con tanta historia, uno de mis sueños es aprender el oficio de carrocero. Saludos desde Argentina.

  • @Grin29
    @Grin29 3 года назад

    È stato un grande piacere di ascoltare la sua storia

  • @marcosantonocito8876
    @marcosantonocito8876 3 года назад +2

    Keep making these videos truly incredible!!!

  • @tgwkk9167
    @tgwkk9167 3 года назад +1

    Awesome - simply awesome!

  • @simocosta9088
    @simocosta9088 3 года назад +1

    Vero genio italiano!!!! Grandissimi!!!!

  • @danieledriver1582
    @danieledriver1582 2 года назад

    Complimenti..vi stimo tantissimo per il vostro lavoro..

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign 3 года назад +4

    Magnifico !!!

  • @deltamedia7566
    @deltamedia7566 3 года назад +2

    I just re-subscribed. I hope you will keep this tried and tested format. Don’t change a winning team.

  • @philc4520
    @philc4520 29 дней назад

    Love it. From the heart.

  • @andreazoli6407
    @andreazoli6407 3 года назад +1

    Mi sono commosso un pochino❤️

  • @petedavis1420
    @petedavis1420 3 года назад +1

    Bravo, again!

  • @cindysue5474
    @cindysue5474 3 года назад +2

    Wow would love to see a long video of the countach being restored.

  • @PETROS747
    @PETROS747 3 года назад +1

    VERY EMOTION VIDEO NICE!

  • @johnpick8336
    @johnpick8336 3 года назад +1

    What an amazing place !

  • @reycaballero2462
    @reycaballero2462 3 года назад

    Its so satisfying to watch a tradesmen create something so beautiful from his bear hands.

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon 3 года назад

      Handling hammers with hairy paws is a big handicap. Props to the bear-man!

  • @lemonthyme1971
    @lemonthyme1971 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video!

  • @psk5746
    @psk5746 3 года назад

    If they don't make replicas, I fully respect their skills in bringing these mobile art forms back to their former glory

    • @Mercmad
      @Mercmad 3 года назад

      They do in New Zealand .look up Tempero.

  • @sujithraj4u
    @sujithraj4u 3 года назад +7

    this is how FORM BECAME FUNCTION🔥

  • @The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance
    @The-Real-Blissful-Ignorance 3 года назад

    Excellent!

  • @cybersurfer2010
    @cybersurfer2010 3 года назад

    Whooo this is very nice.... honour to work there...

  • @stephen-john1677
    @stephen-john1677 3 года назад +1

    Anything is better then that other homie speaking, loved this 😍

  • @retobasciani8392
    @retobasciani8392 3 года назад +1

    passione! 🍀👍

  • @MrLundefaret
    @MrLundefaret 3 года назад

    This was very good!

  • @miguelangelmendoza1643
    @miguelangelmendoza1643 3 года назад

    Que hermoso arte, trabajar en verdaderas obras de arte creo que es como comparar las obras de los maravillosos renacentistas Miguel Angel, Leonardo, Rafael....mas que un trabajo es un privilejio, mas que un trabajo es un deleite, estoy emosionado....wow!

  • @gamby16a
    @gamby16a 3 года назад +1

    Lowkey amazed at how few people in the comments know how to work captions/subtitles on RUclips.
    I'd love to see that LP400 Countach through their resto process.

  • @BINSPRD
    @BINSPRD 3 года назад +1

    must be so cool to work there...

  • @komradkolonel
    @komradkolonel 3 года назад +1

    It's fascinating to watch how a car gets restored from start to finish. Restorations are usually much better than the factory car was because on the assembly line they are in a hurry where as during a restoration they pay a lot of attention to detail.

  • @keithsclassicgarage1133
    @keithsclassicgarage1133 3 года назад +1

    Bella!

  • @Handbuilt1
    @Handbuilt1 Год назад

    Molto bravi!

  • @benzinapaul7416
    @benzinapaul7416 3 года назад +1

    Interesting to see the difference between the italian way of hammering the alloy and then using a thin layer of filler to create a smooth surface versus the use of the 'english wheel' in the UK to create a smooth panel. I realise that Scaglietti used the former method originally so to be authentic it should be used now yet many of the reknowned UK restorers use their homegrown method.

  • @212ntruesdale
    @212ntruesdale 9 месяцев назад

    Que bello!

  • @jaredking2610
    @jaredking2610 3 года назад

    Authentic

  • @ezioalsino8092
    @ezioalsino8092 3 года назад +1

    Arte italiana !!!!!!

  • @matthiasmartin1975
    @matthiasmartin1975 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for not baking subtitles into the video, very classy.

  • @morgansalvaggio7315
    @morgansalvaggio7315 3 года назад

    splendido

  • @3ducs
    @3ducs 3 года назад +1

    I would venture that some of the footage is deliberately overexposed for effect. Having done many of the things shown in this video I can say that lower light levels to include shadows is helpful when developing shapes and contours. The hand is often the final judge though, one feels for rightness of shape.

  • @ajiirawan8376
    @ajiirawan8376 3 года назад

    Nice video

  • @carminesica1768
    @carminesica1768 3 года назад

    Patrimonio dell’umanità

  • @subasurf
    @subasurf 3 года назад +3

    I'd quit my job as analyst and work there in a heartbeat

  • @tizile
    @tizile 3 года назад +2

    Noi italiani sappiamo fare la vera arte.

  • @itrevinoz
    @itrevinoz 3 года назад +1

    The video is good but the music is so sad that it makes me wanna cry...

  • @RESPINOZA94
    @RESPINOZA94 3 года назад +2

    Well it’s a good thing I was taking Italian courses

  • @edwinthomas618
    @edwinthomas618 3 года назад +1

    When I saw his birdseye jacket...I knew he was behind some special.

  • @BEdwardStover
    @BEdwardStover 3 года назад

    I have to run it twice. Once to read what he is saying and a second time to actually watch the video.

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 3 года назад

    I was surprised to see the bondo coat. It must hide the final hammer marks.

  • @1bmaxw
    @1bmaxw 3 года назад

    Bravo

  • @michelechiarini169
    @michelechiarini169 3 года назад

    Questa é la vera Italia!

  • @paulocuento9949
    @paulocuento9949 3 года назад +1

    Hello Petrolicious. i just wanna say i love your videos. and i hope to see RUNGE Cars here some day. the guy is a mechanic who built his own interpretation of cars (from the 30's, i guess?). anyway, he is as close to petrolicious as can be! :D

  • @ionacjohnj.59
    @ionacjohnj.59 3 года назад +1

    ❤️

  • @francescop3790
    @francescop3790 3 года назад

    Maestro

  • @Laguna2013
    @Laguna2013 3 года назад +4

    This team seems like the best of the best so I am perplexed in seeing so much body filler being applied. I thought that was reserved for quick and dirty lower end repairs.

    • @maxakarudy
      @maxakarudy 3 года назад +1

      You might be comparing your expectations to panel beaters that wheel panels to shape such as in the UK, original Ferraris were full of filler, Aston Martins had none

    • @banmadabon
      @banmadabon 3 года назад

      @@maxakarudy A brick shaped car doesn't need filler...

  • @vonStakelberg
    @vonStakelberg 3 года назад

    😍

  • @Sportlifecoach
    @Sportlifecoach 3 года назад

    si... la passione

  • @stevejanka361
    @stevejanka361 3 года назад +1

    Good afternoon, excellent video. What brand of vehicle rottisery is that. It really allows for great access to the underneath areas. Thanks and take care.

  • @no.23infinity26
    @no.23infinity26 3 года назад

    I did not understand a word but that's ok, I saw everything I needed to understand.