F40 LM Restoration

Totally agree.

Can't wait for the EVO video.

 

Tim, all I can say is wow! I hadn't seen this thread until recently and it took me a couple of days on and off to read every posting. It was (is) an incredible journey and it was so extraordinary of you to bring the readers along every step of the way. I loved the technical depth and it only served to deepen my respect for the complexity of these beautiful machines. The F40 is my newfound love! Your LM takes it to a different level in its aggressive looks. The photos of the restoration are a lesson in how to document a restoration for all to emulate. Thanks for bringing us all along for your incredible project. Like others, I felt deflated when restoration process got to the end, but I'm certain you were ecstatic that it was finally over and you could begin admiring this beastly beauty for years to come. I look forward to the EVO video and will be looking at this thread religiously for updates.
Best,

Chris

 

So somehow I missed this thread until just the last couple days. I'm only through about page 120 but HOLY CRAP what a thread and what a car. Obviously I still have more readin to do but I'm willing to bet you have gotten it sorted and am happy driving it by now. Or at least I hope so!!!! I'm headin back to page 120something to finish reading up!!!

 

Tim,

Phew, finally finished the whole thread after several days of binge reading. I am sorry I missed all the excitement along the way in real time but even reading a couple years later it still got my heart racing as you were getting down to each deadline!! And man-oh-man did the car ever turn out AMAZINGLY WELL. What a beauty and what a beast at the same time.

Looking forward to hearing what you think after you are finally able to get behind the wheel and do some serious driving. What a fantastic journey and thank you so much for sharing with all us other petrol heads here!!!

By the way I don't suppose there are any copies of the books left? I'm sure they went quickly!! And I probably missed it and hate being one of "those guys", but do you have a firm date yet for the Evo video? Looking forward to seeing and hearing it running at full tilt!!

John

 

Thanks for the update. Sorry the book is proving so difficult. Hopefully you are able to get it sorted without too much trouble.

 

Dear Tim,

You can drop the car off to me in Brompton Square at any time that suits.

Please leave the wrapping paper on as the car looks just fine.

Regards

David

 

Looks epic even wrapped in plastic.

 

Epic is a word that is often too frequently utilized, but in this case is entirely appropriate. Congratulations Tim on a really fantastic car! Very sorry to read of the troubles with the book....

 

Buckingham Palace?

 

Science Museum !

 

Other people, the ones that don't have or understand the excitement and the passion an F40 can instill may say "looney bin".

 

Great to hear! Hopefully they won't screw the book up again. I'm sure that was frustrating.

Thanks for the gratuitous pics of the car, it's so incredibly gorgeous.

 

Take two, they're small!

 

Jesus. True car porn. Stunning.

 

The red one of course.

 

I'll take both, wouldn't be right to separate them!

 

Thanks Tim! Both are beautiful but yours is my favorite! Your dedication and passion to get this right through the process, and then the spectacular result can only be described as leaving me gobsmacked! Can't wait for more!

 

I would like to receive that PM too please....