Ferrari 328 GTS Complete Chassis Restoration | Making A Great Car Exceptional

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

Very impressive the attention to detail. I don’t give compliments easily. When I hire a professional to do a job and it comes out well done, that’s what I expect. In this case I would have to say you went above and beyond. Especially since only a handful of people will see what you have accomplished. Congratulations 👍✌️☮️

[@autofanaticcars]

Wow, thank you! This same level of detail goes into everything I do from our car care products development , custom upholstery, detailing or anything I manufacture and do on cars.

[@markymoo1980]

I've been watching your videos for years Phil and personally I think this is the most enjoyable video of yours I've ever watched. This was craftsmanship at the highest level. Brilliant work and literally can't wait for more. All the best mate Mark in the UK

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words. The attention to detail is what I am all about from detailing, restoration and everything I do in the automotive world. I live eat and breathe cars at this level. Make sure you check out the Ferrari F355 video where I highlight the insanity of restoration details on that project it is linked at the end of this video.

[@tomchinigo5014]

Amazing job Phil ! No stone unturned, I love the attention to detail. Thanks for the video.

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you very much!

[@MrHighlyEvolved]

Fantastic work, and I appreciate the fact that you kept and restored as many of the OEM Ferrari parts as possible--which is certainly the more time consuming way to go, but I'm sure the owner appreciates it! Not only is the car going to look amazing, its going to feel much better on the road with all the new bushings.

[@autofanaticcars]

yeah we are doing the initial shakedown this week I can not wait to drive it myself.

[@stevemassarone1470]

Those wheels came out absolutely amazing wow

[@autofanaticcars]

I think so too

[@geoffreycollins6132]

WOW! Looks better than new! Amazing job Phil 👍🏻👍🏻

[@autofanaticcars]

Thanks 👍

[@glenn7306]

Blown away Phil by your level of skill, expertise and attention to detail. Just amazing work! Your channel is a true gem and a pleasure to watch, thanks.

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you so much 👍

[@MrDallman]

Your work is on another level ….incredible.

[@autofanaticcars]

Thanks again appreciate the support in what I do for a living each day.

[@legod1717]

Utterly fantastic! You sir are a master of restoration! Awesome job!👍😎

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you very much!

[@fskof]

I love these type of videos. Please post more videos like this

[@autofanaticcars]

will do as time permits to film some of these projects I work on.

[@adcampo7601]

Nice work. It looked like a nice driver quality before. Now it's a collector grade.

[@autofanaticcars]

yep now this is one of the best 89 328 GTS in the world.

[@nathanromeo7018]

Looks amazing. Great work!

[@autofanaticcars]

Thanks a lot!

[@dennysheldon1682]

Wow! I agree 100% with Mesmerized Car Detailing, what an enjoyable video to watch. Thank you Phil for sharing these restoration highlights. Now I truly understand how Auto Fanatic fits your life choice. And to think, 30 years ago when the internet first started we would have the opportunity to watch extraordinary talent and skills displayed in a 16:42 minute video on a computer. Thanks again for all you do on this channel.

[@autofanaticcars]

Glad you enjoyed it I will post more of these style videos as I work on other projects coming up. The number 1 thing I would like to share with anyone who watches this video or reads these comments is my work ethic. When I work on any car or special project no matter what, I go above and beyond to over deliver and treat it as if it was my very own and as if the world is watching me do it. I ignore the money aspect always and just focus on channeling my passion and precision in my craft. Been like this since a teenager obsessing over details and I will never change my work ethic approach for anything in the world.

[@Neal_S]

More videos like this, please.

[@autofanaticcars]

I will post more of the restoration type projects as time permits I am so laser focused on these big jobs setting up for video is hard at times but I enjoy these big challenging projects.

[@davestewart9146]

I’m very impressed, nicely done sir 👍😁

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you kindly

[@eliteappliance1394]

Awesome quality work.

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you very much!

[@bmwfan1197]

Wow, incredible job as always. Your attention to detail is second to none. Well done.

[@autofanaticcars]

Thank you so much 😀

[@beeslandscaping]

Wow the work you do Phil incredible I always wanted to work on cars.

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks Mike the attention to detail I put into everything I do from product development to these special car projects is what Im all about.I love this stuff!

[@stuffa01]

WOW, unbelievable! You're a true Master at your craft. This is way way beyond next level...would you say most 308/328s on the market are probably suffering from the same old tired suspension parts? thanks for the amazing video!

[@autofanaticcars]

Yes everything thats 20+ years or more in age will have every piece of rubber and seal deteriorating by pure physics alone and age. Im wrapping up a full restoration now on a 1998 Porsche 993 C2S and even that never cars required full overy

[@PierooriginalItaly]

Great work 👏 👍

[@autofanaticcars]

Thanks ✌️

[@paulbugoni2846]

Nice work, would rather buy these older 1970-1990 Italian cars than almost anything new today. Alfa spider, GTV, GTV6 and Ferrari Mondials high on my list. Crazy I know, especially the Mondial…

[@autofanaticcars]

these older cars had personality which is so lacking in anything modern today thanks to an overload of technology. Cant beat the classics

[@paulbugoni2846]

@@autofanaticcars Cars are becoming like phones, disposable every few years as people need to have the latest shiny objects. That 328 has far better lines than the new C8 IMHO.

[@themachine8009]

It that car the same as magnum? Very impressive work u did. I would have thought that couldn’t have been fixed.

[@autofanaticcars]

Hi this is the later revised version of the Magnum PI car, Magnum drove a 308 and they were later updated in 1985 to 89 to 328 models, in 1988.5 they introduced suspension and brake updates including the first Ferrari to integrate ABS on a road car.

[@themachine8009]

@@autofanaticcars this give a different meaning to car detailing. I know how to detail a car meaning car washing it to the max. But what u did with that car it’s a whole new level of expertise.

[@autofanaticcars]

glad you enjoyed this which I why i wanted to share with my audience because detailing for me goes well beyond the paint and interior and these high level restoration projects challenge me to the max but I love them the most because I get to use all my skills to achieve the final results show.

[@AceGibson1959]

The customer was probably super excited about seeing this work of art restored to its former glory. I'm sure he started to cry.......especially when he got the bill. lol.

[@autofanaticcars]

He was beyond happy that I restored few others for him after I finished the Ferrari 328 GTS

[@michaeldyer6304]

Nice work 👍

[@autofanaticcars]

Thanks 👍

[@gruntmasta]

It's awesome to see where you do your best! I'll need to contact you for a restoration in the future

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks reach out anytime for any specialized work you may need.

[@augnkn93043]

I own one of these cars. The rubber bushings crack on the outside but are good on the inside. No need to change them.

[@jamestreanor182]

Amazing someone spent this money on such a common vehicle

[@autofanaticcars]

A 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS nero on creme is far from common anywhere.

[@gregberthiaume8665]

Impressive

[@autofanaticcars]

thanks Greg for watching and the support

[@rlsedition]

This looks great! I'd hate to know how much all this restoration work cost the owner.

[@autofanaticcars]

the great part about restoring a classic Ferrari is that they are appreciating assets that continue to rise in value each year so the money spent only adds to the investment and is never a loss on these cars when done right, same goes for a Porsche and other specialty cars in the collector car market. Buy the the car at the right time and your golden for years to come.

[@rlsedition]

@@autofanaticcars I'm sure you are correct, but like many things that will appreciate, it takes plenty of seed money for the buy-in.

[@joeg9810]

Nice job. Do the calipers not have any protection / paint on them?

[@autofanaticcars]

hi the original finish on the brake calipers is a flash coating of a yellow cad zinc style plating. We want to send these out to get them re-plated but plating companies are extremely unreliable these days and it could tie up the project for months so we have to plan accordingly for that stage in the future if the owner decides. We searched for donor cores but this car is rare since it has ABS and the calipers are specific and not easy to find used.

[@joeg9810]

@@autofanaticcars Thanks for the feedback. Always enjoy the channel!

[@stevedekorte]

Beautiful results. How much (ballpark) do these restorations typically cost?

[@autofanaticcars]

A lot due to cost of parts and hundreds of hours of labor it all varies on the car and its needs but if this is something you want to discuss in detail on a project of your own reach out anytime to discuss via email.

[@stevedekorte]

@@autofanaticcars if it's in the low 5 figures, it would be of interest.

[@autofanaticcars]

Hi Steve please send us an email to discuss your project at [e-mail]

[@Conan117117]

where do you get the german clear cosmoline?

[@erikwoodward3788]

What is it that makes the new paint withstand coming off? Is it the type of paint or a coating on the paint? Will it hold up to pressure washing?

[@autofanaticcars]

proper preparation and modern chemistry of the materials we use today versus what was used 35 years ago. projects like this take hundreds of hours of prep for the final result and is the hardest part of any restoration project. This car could not only withstand pressure washing now but most of those panels can be hit with a salt spray gun with no effect after the processes I use on the repairs and finishing.

[@Mike_Spina]

Hey Phil, do you still have your 355? havent seen a video on it in a while

[@autofanaticcars]

all the other cars are in climate controlled storage at the car club, hope to show more content once we relocate to a nice area to drive because the roads in my area are dangerous and destructive on cars especially ones as highly detailed as mine underneath.

[@johnbarnes7716]

That front Aluminum panel needs kerf notches cut into the front corners. Otherwise it will just bend again when you bolt it up. You don't show an after shot. It looks like a total oversight by Ferrari. They knew the car buyer would never see it.