Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Hey guys, This is a newly acquired 550 Barchetta that requires a little TLC. The car has had the same owner since 2005 and comes complete with all the gear and history. Being in Australia, it’s quite difficult finding someone locally that could perform some of the jobs required, like restoring the interior plastics. Surprisingly I heard about BM Leather Creations based in Melbourne. Bill performed a tremendous job, so thought I’d share this first step, along with many others yet to come.
not usually a fan of cars without a roof.... especially ferraris.... but for the 550 barchatta I mKenan exception.
We’ve started with giving the car a thorough clean which will involve a D40 wash, clay bar, buff etc. moving along to the interior we will re-dye the leather, deep wash the carpets, re coat all the screws and the list goes on. For now, we’ve removed the non genuine fire extinguisher, luckily enough the bracket was mounted to the seat railing - phew! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Some before and after photos. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login What a fabulous car to drive, it manages to grab everyone’s attention. Today involved a few updates, checking alignment etc and prepping the car for service.
Now for more work! It’s time to install the original mufflers and to remove the Tubi ones that are currently fitted. First of all, we have to clean the original mufflers (they have been off the car since new!). It’s also time to detail the suspension and brakes. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Greetings from his brother in the same mood... Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Muffler installed, suspension removed and cleaned, major service completed, and wheels are back from the specialist (the polished the outter edge), now the car is ready for its full detail. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Very fun to see post like these. Do you have any idea why the firewall between the cockpit and fuel tank have these big «triangles»? You’ve got my dream car...
I see the interior is disassembled. My barchetta is in overall great condition. The leather is still like new, but all the alcantara has faded. Is his the reason why you took apart the interior?
I have the same issue with the Lorica material. All faded. Looking for someone reputable in NY area to replace it. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I remember someone telling me it is not Alcantara, but another material. The material Ferrari used on the Barchetta is called Lorica?
The Lorica did not hold up well in my Barchetta. I spoke with a local upholstery shop and they said that the exact material is still available.
It is NOT LORICA, it is Alcantara. Kenneth Michaels Coachtrim has the original Ferrari Book and the original materials for the 550.