A Bobileff Daytona Restoration

That's an understatement.

Ah, the good Dr.'s car. It is a real aluminum door, pop-up headlight, 4A Coupe though. Marcel's info matches mine when I checked it.

Steve

 

gary,
are the estimates ($300k plus) of restoration correct?
ed

 

No, I charge a lot less, I wish I had the luxury of charging $300k plus pricing, but I don't.
Gary Bobileff

 

Then I stand corrected, thank you! A well known F-restorer told me that the cost of a total resto on an older Ferrari is up to around $500,000; that's where I got the number. Keep on posting pix!

 

Gary
Are you restoring all of the car to A1 condition?

 

Gary - Looks like a really fun restoration project since you got all the parts to go with it.

Already know that you know Type A just means a European car with pop-up headlights. Gerald has recanted all his speculation on Type A Daytonas. They do have a bit higher compression ratio than US spec cars. Combustion chamber volume, not a difference in pistions.

You guys did a bang-up job on the belt change for my car in April 08 and it is still running great. When the factory dealers use you for service because you do it better and less expensively than they can, that is a real testamonial. That merits my highest recommendation for Ferrari service, and you and your guys deserve it.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

For goodness sake, stop giving Gary ideas! I'm already paying for his Lear Jet lessons, and I'm not even restoring a car with him. After he restores a car or two for me, then you can encourage him, not before.

 

Looking forward to seeing it on the Lawn this August

 

Just curious, but what type media was used to 'blast' the car - soda?

This kind of thread is by far the most fun - so thanks for posting!

 

Dang that Mr. Rubio works fast!
This would make a great FOC event to attend just to see the process.

 

+1, James!

 

Interesting thread. Carlo, I think what you and Gary are doing is really awesome. I can't wait to see updated photos!

Do you gents have any idea when this car was repainted from blue to red?

 

Sorry, not a clue.
Gary Bobileff

 

Dang that Mr. Rubio works fast!

Curious isn't it?

 

that is a hairy-chested bit of masculinity of an engine right there. great work

 

I cannot begin to express how much I admire what you are doing. To take an abused piece of automotive art and restore it to its prior glory for all to enjoy (a lucky few to drive, the rest to watch) is like turning back the clock and letting us relive history.

I'm going to enjoy every entry of this rebirth.

 

Wow, haven't checked in in a while. AWESOME stuff Gary and Carlo...

I think Gary is the shizzle for taking on this task, and thanks for the pics Carlo, keep them coming!!!

Miss the weather out there boys!

MB

 

Wow, huge undertaking, can't wait to see when its all over.

 

Wow, Gary and Carlo! A full resto on one of my all time favorite dream cars (along with the Muira) that I will never be able to afford. If I ever could, make mine red with tan Daytona seats! But, I'm totally loving the car I have now. I look forward to seeing the progress on the site, knowing your work quality personally. I'll have to zip down and visit you guys one of these weekends like old times. Keep up the good work. See you soon.