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  1. vfinaldi

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    #76 vfinaldi, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. Olivier NAMECHE

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    #77 Olivier NAMECHE, Feb 22, 2021
    Thanks to your devotion, patience and perseverance, it is clear that the result was well worth the candle.

    What an astonishing course for #3378.

    The level of finish is what one expects from a Bull specialist workshop, but not all work this way...

    Complimenti
     
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    #78 vfinaldi, Feb 22, 2021
    Thank you Olivier and I hope you are well! It was a very fun project. I have another, 3459, at Cairati now and it is just beginning restoration. 3459 will have some special touches!
     
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    #79 vfinaldi, Feb 22, 2021
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    One final post to finish off this restoration thread! The final stage of 3378's restoration process was to have it certified while it was in Italy, before it returned to the USA. That was done late last year, and I received the Lamborghini Polo Storico Certification book for 3378 last week. Overall, it is a very nice, detailed presentation. The certification has watermarked copies of some of the pages of the original build sheets. I have heard that soon they may be closing the restoration division and only doing certifications.
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    #80 joe sackey, Feb 22, 2021
    I bet it will be spetaccolare.
     
  6. Olivier NAMECHE

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    #81 Olivier NAMECHE, Feb 24, 2021

    Well you open the window.... I knew it already for 3 months but I was discreet about that news, unsurprising... more to developp later in a future thread probably !
     
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    #82 miurasv, Feb 24, 2021
    I thought SV #4952 was going to Polo Storico to have some remedial work, not just certification?
     
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    #83 joe sackey, Feb 24, 2021
    It isn't going anywhere, Polo Storico Certification can be done here in the USA if you want, meanwhile Johns' going to just be refining a few small TLC items in his own restoration shop such as the distributor cap cover, carburetor adjustment and correct spark plug wires etc.
     
  9. vfinaldi

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    #84 vfinaldi, Apr 20, 2021
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    I just sourced a beautiful set of cast aluminum Miura P400 air cleaner knobs, which anyone who knows these cars understands are impossible to find. I have a few original sets, and these ones were freshly cast from originals by an expert craftsman in England. They really are just beautiful. If anyone needs a set, just private message me and I will put you into contact with the craftsman.

    The interesting thing about these parts is that they were originally cast aluminum, and time-intensive (e.g., expensive) to produce. This is probably why Lamborghini eventually switched to the black plastic "FIAMM" knobs later in production. If the original aluminum knobs are missing, most cars will usually have the black FIAMM knobs (which are easy to find), aftermarket knobs or nuts, or aluminum ones that are machined (not cast) and thus easily distinguishable. Also, many of the original knobs have been polished by their owners, resulting in an incorrect finish. Happy Tuesday everyone!

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    #85 MD68, Apr 20, 2021
    Beautiful details that make all the difference in an authentic, outstanding restoration. Very nice!
     
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    #87 joe sackey, Jun 12, 2021
    This is a good one, I've inspected it and it's exceptional in every way, I won't be surprised if it sets a new level for a P400.
     
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    #88 rmolke85, Jun 12, 2021
    What a fantastic specimen.
     
  14. vfinaldi

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    #89 vfinaldi, Jun 12, 2021
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    Yes, it was a wonderful and fun journey with 3378, and I truly believe it is one of the best P400’s in the world, but it’s time for 3378 to move along to its next caretaker. My interests are the restoration process and driving/enjoying cars. I am not too into taking my cars to concours. So, the next owner can have fun with that if he/she wants. Also, I have another Miura in Milan currently under restoration at Cairati (3459) and that one I will be keeping. Here is a photo of 3459 when it was delivered new in Naples. Maybe I should create another restoration thread? :p
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    #90 joe sackey, Jun 12, 2021
    Yes!
     
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    #91 Astonish78, Jun 13, 2021
    Also, I have another Miura in Milan currently under restoration at Cairati (3459) and that one I will be keeping. Here is a photo of 3459 when it was delivered new in Naples. Maybe I should create another restoration thread? :p

    That would be very nice. I remember the photo of the Miura in the truck trailer.
    I was hoping you would start a new thread.
    I think it would please not only me but many other readers as well

    :)
     
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    #92 vfinaldi, Jun 13, 2021
    Ok sounds like people want to see it. So we will make a new thread for 3459!
     
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    #93 cnpapa24, Jun 13, 2021
    Definitely!
     
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