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Discussion in '308/328' started by Tony Ierardi, Feb 17, 2012.

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  1. Tony Ierardi

    Tony Ierardi Formula Junior

    May 30, 2004
    886
    Naples, FL
    #1 Tony Ierardi, Feb 17, 2012
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Here is a 328 GTS that we just finished.

    The car was stored improperly and sat for a number of years.

    The original owner asked us to bring her back to life both cosmetically and mechanically.

    I think he will be very pleased when he picks up his baby tomorrow.

    We have done several Ferrari's over the past few years.

    Feel free to give us a call from a picky oil change to a full restoration.

    I invite you all to stop by for a visit to see our place in SW Florida right on U.S. HWY 41 in Bonita Springs.

    Best Regards,
    Tony Ierardi
    President
    Auto Italia
    28701 Trails Edge Blvd
    Bonita Springs, FL 34134
    239-405-7251
    www.gcm-autoitalia.com
    www.gulfcoastmotorworks.com
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  2. trumpet77

    trumpet77 Formula 3

    Jun 13, 2011
    2,181
    Great Neck, NY
    Full Name:
    Robert Nixon
    if nothing else, the photos and brilliant red color on that car are awesome! Makes the Lotus look like it needs three baths!
     
  3. trumpet77

    trumpet77 Formula 3

    Jun 13, 2011
    2,181
    Great Neck, NY
    Full Name:
    Robert Nixon
    and the four Deloreans need a little paint too!

    (it's a JOKE!)
     
  4. shashi27

    shashi27 Formula Junior

    Jan 7, 2006
    988
    Long Valley, NJ
    Full Name:
    Shashi
    You do good work and thank God you are on the East Coast. Tired of all those West Coast guys with their fancy, schmancy shops.
     
  5. furmano

    furmano Three Time F1 World Champ

    Jul 22, 2004
    32,215
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Furman
    Can you talk about what kinds of things you did to bring a sleeping 328 back to life?

    -F
     
  6. TacElf

    TacElf Formula 3
    Owner

    Aug 15, 2010
    1,719
    Seattle area
    Full Name:
    Jeff
    Wow, that's really beautiful. Hope the owner appreciates the time and effort. What other details can you share about waking up this beauty?
     
  7. lowmiler

    lowmiler Karting

    Aug 9, 2010
    152
    So it's the original owner? And it needed to be brought back to life? I have never understood this type of situation. Who buys a car like this, stores it improperly, forgets about it, and then one day decides oh, I just remembered. I have a 328 sitting around here I should drive someday.

    Maybe A&E should start a new series called Ferrari hoarders.
     
  8. red3555gtb

    red3555gtb Formula 3
    BANNED

    Nov 15, 2006
    1,356
    Woodbridge/Ontario
    Full Name:
    Rocco
    How was it stored?
     
  9. Tony Ierardi

    Tony Ierardi Formula Junior

    May 30, 2004
    886
    Naples, FL
    #9 Tony Ierardi, Feb 18, 2012
    Last edited: Feb 18, 2012
    It was not stored in a climate controlled garage and sat for many years with the windows down. The clutch was stuck to the flywheel and needless to say the car was not running when it was shipped in. We did a full major service, including timing belts, fuel system, cooling system, A/C, interior, some exterior paint corrections... I thought I took a bunch of before pictures but I have yet to find them. I will for sure take before and after on the next one.

    PS:
    I thought the owner would like to relive taking delivery of his car all over again, that's why we put it in the showroom.
    He was very happy today when he came to pick it up as were we to to see the smile on his face.
     
  10. TacElf

    TacElf Formula 3
    Owner

    Aug 15, 2010
    1,719
    Seattle area
    Full Name:
    Jeff
    That was very thoughtful of you. What a great experience for the owner. Love to see the before pictures.
     

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