Gordon's 355 spider has arrived... in the snow!!!

Gordon congrats! Looks a fun little project. Not a big deal. How was the motor and everything else?

Also, anymore pics? Oh and umm.....any pics of your wife's hot friend? LOL kidding (no really, any?) Hope your wife doesnt read f-chat.

All the best to you and your new car. Hope the weather clears soon

Vasco

 

Wow !!!

that poor car was beat. Glad you brought her back to life.

 

355 Spider + challenge grill = SEX !

 

damn right, with the grill its at there best looking no matter what color the car is..

 

Great car, and it looks like the refurb was fun. Take care of her and drive her. Congrats!

 

I have an ML, E class, and a Ferrari F355 spider also (brothers from another mother?) and definitely think the ML is the one for this weather!!!!!!
I currently have Pirelli Scorpion Ice/Snow tires and they are excellent!!!!
Much better than the all seasons that came on it and my summer 18 inchers on AMG wheels.

 

Gordon,

Congrats on finding the right car and getting it fixed up the way you want it. I've enjoyed following your posts and your adventure- it's just a shame the snow arrives the day your car does... but don't worry, f-cars don't melt when wet, just be careful of that nasty salt thet use in the midwest.

At least you're one step closer to being able to hear the sweet sounds of near-red-line shifts; you'll be smiling wider than ever.

Regards,

Eric

 

What a great story and pictures!

Congratulations on your beautiful car. Enjoy it!

 

Congratulations. Spiders are wonderful cars, and the folks at NJB are the best. Don't we always buy the best Christmas gifts for ourselves ?

 

wow, awesome car!

 

Gordon---great looking car---love watching the progression with the pics---

 

Nice work Gordan!

 

Have to love Ohio winters... the snow came out of nowhere yesterday... today I took the car down the driveway and slide the whole way down... needless to say I'm parked in the street because I can't get back up the driveway yet.

Beautiful 355, love the restoration pics and I hope to see your car one day.
Enjoy

 

I envy you so much amazing job and a amazing car I bet your cursing the snow big time.

 

Hi Gordon,

You did an amazing job on that 355, it's really gorgeous! What a difference. I hope you have an opportunity to get it out and use it now that it looks so pristine. We are having 80+ degree weather here in Florida. Just ship it down here (you'll be in time for the upcoming Cavillino at the Breakers) and you will really be able to drive that beauty.

 

Great story Gordon, & fantastic job on the restoration !! Car is reborn and looks incredible!!! Many happy miles ...................

 

Gordon -

That was quite the project you undertook. Excellent work!! Congrats on your new baby ... and sorry about having to delay the caning that is about to begin!

 

Gordon, did you take a tally post all the restoration to determine how much you spent (relative to where you thought you would spend) and where that puts the "all in" cost relative to where you could have bought an "A" example of the car.

Would be curious to know how much you ended up saving.

 

Great story and wonderful car. But it does make glad to be in California!

 

$800 bucks for all that leather work!? Wow, I need to find another leather worker. I was charged $200 to fix a small tear in my wife's Maserati. It good work, but it can't compare to your total seat restoration for $800!

Tim

 

Need to take the wheels off and clean them, also clean the wheel wells while you are at it. Next you need to clean and dress the engine bay. That will basically get your car back to showroom condition, the interior looks great. I would also apply a good sealent to the paint!