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All the modifications were completed in 1999 by Bobileff Motorcar Company in San Diego. Between the owner at the time, and myself, we tried to blend in the best from various models, as Ferrari typically does. The stark alloy interior panels was strictly the owner's choice. I respectfully complied after he waved a check under my nose ! It was a REALLY fun project, even so I am a purist at heart, I still really love the cleaned up look of the car, including the lack of exterior door locks! The mechanicals were 100% stock, and untouched, just detailed, with the motor and transmission being finally rebuilt several months ago.
Gary Bobileff

 

I realize it's not my car, and anybody can do as they please with their possessions, but in my opinion the previous owner did not enhance the car, but rather made it look like a kit car, and if I owned a real Dino I would not want people assuming it was actually a fiero. I much prefer the stock look.

 

Lovely.

 

Hi Omjon, from the photos and to my eye, the coachwork conversion looks to have been done to a very high standard and all the body-lines run in a harmonious fashion, someone very clever did this work and I like it very much, as stated it can all go back to standard so no crime has been committed, I imagine it would be very hot inside due to the lack of insulation around the center chassis tube, a great car for a local blast but the noise would be very tiring on a long trip ......... great looking car fashioned in the right style !!! cheers all, Kev.ps, if you are looking for seats check out my Son Robert O'Rourke at Welcome. Please visit our shop, above left. - O'Rourke CoachTrimmers he makes seat frames, seat runners and mouldings for Ferraris.

 

Good to see Kevin chime in on this one. Mototechnique is a great shop, as is Bobileff's...both complete "soup to nuts" guys who can do it all, properly and with no drama, just separated by 6,000 miles. Which is to take absolutely nothing away from OMGJon, who goes more for the "network of skilled local sub-contractors" approach but doing all the teardoen, small component rehab and skilled final assembly and fettling himself. Horses for courses, all excellent and thoroughly admirable. Sarge may win the prize for "Best Shop Dog", however. John in CT.

 

The car is bought at Bobileff and the engine was restored by him as well and now the interior and exterior is being restored by OMGJON. I think I have the best marriage of both worlds...

 

Hats off to the owner for bringing it back to it's original configuration, and lucky for him to have you available to help out.

 

Thanks, it's a bit sad that I am halfway across the world and not be able to see its progress. Hopefully soon though!

 

I'm sad that Jon isn't doing my Dino!! What a dream!!!

Freeman

 

Are there any picture galleries of the modified version..
I think the 275 GTB tail lights really look pure Fantasy..

 

I like it, why not be original in your thinking. That car is beautiful in its current state. I wouldn't even change the interior but I like not to be one of the sheep following the herd. Sometimes tasteful modifications are a good thing contrary to popular belief.

 

I came from a country where only 3 dinos exist (1 is in mid restoration, 1 has all but disappeared from public view and 1 is basically a furniture piece in someone's garage).

To me, originality is absolutely important, for my own peace of mind.

But I did like how it looked when I bought it, but I've always bought it with the intention of bringing it back to exactly how it left the factory.

 

Here you go from the week I got the car.
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I am a little sorry to see it go back to original, but I know I am in a minority. Both the front and the rear sections were so well thought out, and so beautifully done. Sort of like a Dino concept car, but legal and equipped for the road.

But I suppose it was inevitable. And I am sure it will be beautiful when you are done with it.

Nice, spacious facilities you have there!

Lars

 

Thanks for the update jon, really excited for what's to come!

 

Amazing work as always! Looking forward to its finished paint job!

 

Great job Jon!

I am pleased the small contributions we made to your efforts provided good results

Regards, Alberto

 

So looking forward to see what the car looks like after its paint job!