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F40 LM Restoration

Well Topaz have got carried away whilst I have been away! Back with Mototechnique next week, a final few tweets and then off to Spain. Bit worried it looks almost too goood for the track.....
 

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A few more now that Topaz have finished with her
 

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I saw your car at the last Racing Days event at Silverstone. It was an awesome sight, a real star of the day. Now though, surely it's too nice to drive?!
 
I saw your car at the last Racing Days event at Silverstone. It was an awesome sight, a real star of the day. Now though, surely it's too nice to drive?!

That's the issue and I have been pondering it deeply and come to a conclusion. It may not be financially the sensible option, but how many people get to drive one of these on a track in relative anger? I could probably sell it well and always be wondering how would it have felt and what an other worldly privilege, something I never dreamed I'd ever achieve when my wall was covered in Ferrari posters as a kid. Also, I would love to get some good video.

She goes to Ascari in April and then maybe after a year or so of thrills, back to Mototechnique and Topaz to return her to this state........
 
Just wonderfull.



What about 'THE' Maranello in sept for the 70th celebrations, Will the car be there or racing days at silverstone?

Neither I'm afraid. The only thing that might make me change my mind is if I was asked to bring her to Goodwood, might, otherwise she will live on track in Spain most of this year, so finally I get to drive in relative anger. And angst!
 
The car is looking great and is a credit to all those involved.

Personally, I'd rather see some stone chips and road rash than paint protection updates but that's just me.

Presently it is probably one of the very finest F40s on the planet. Well done to all concerned.
 
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