Is It Worth a MILLION !! - My £16k Ferrari Testarossa Spider Bargain Discovery

[@Ratarossa]

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[@peterschancel7223]

Aye Laddy Best Sale pitch ever,, we all know a dram single malt in the glass ,,, a Kilt with no knickers and a wee lass checking out the bear bodkin.. Aye I have worn the Kilt free range ....for a Bobby Burns Night or 2,, Some ending in pole dancing with exotic Highland Lass Fling dancers.. Make it a Real Spider Do it ,, you have shown your skill , attention to detail and get great results

[@Cre8Lounge]

Don't be a Hoovie. Sell it!

[@sergiobisonte]

make it stock.. this car look good spider.. but when the top is up it looks hourendous... i think coupe is the easiest, cheapest and good looking option...

[@maddog1011]

Here’s a real offer for you, US$100,000 for me to pick it up and take it off your hands.

[@BTguy]

Blimey, had no idea how fit his bird is!!! She should be in every video! Please and thank you

[@Czechbound]

*PLEASE* make this the next project ! It has served its purpose in getting the channel going, and now serves as a tool bench and is rarely seen driving on your channel. I think the episodes could be some of the most popular. Get it done and sold before recession really kicks in. It would be *EPIC* !

[@briand7381]

I agree. Take your time and restore it and make it a soft top. The car deserves it..

[@pasquale78]

I second that. With the money you make, imagine where this channel can go!

[@spyder_man]

Restore, sell, fund F40 dream

[@jimmyjt16]

Buy the shell from eurospares and make it your next project

[@SFGITA]

100%

[@dlgump]

PLEASE MAKE THIS THE NEXT PROJECT!!!! This would be so amazing to watch and to see the final product turn out as beautiful as it deserves!

[@garethjackson6139]

Definitely restore it, get it valued and keep it for your pension. It’s all cosmetic work really. Engine in great shape and it sounds superb and the car has an interesting history. Put a great roof on it and you’ve potentially got a really valuable and unique LHD Ferrari that if you wanted or had to sell would have global interest.

[@stuartd9741]

I think the BB would be Scott's pension if he keeps it.

[@tobyraw227]

I would love to see a restoration on the rat , it Sounds incredible !! Great video !!

[@mlx564]

Great to see you giving a walk around the rat Scott - LOVED this. I think in terms of cost it would depend largely on how much you do yourself as you certainly have the skills for the majority of the work, based on what you’ve done previously. Certainly plenty of content there for future videos and I think everyone agrees they would love to see this unfold over coming weeks and months! But before you decide - why not have a quiet word with Sothebys and other major auction houses whose specialists would be able to give you a pretty good indication of the market appetite for such a resto, and the likely realisable value? A great deal of value at auction is based upon provenance and ownership - and although as the owner you may not be the Sultan of Brunei, you are a pretty famous dude to have on the log book!

[@JJ-zg1hh]

To see this transformed into a concourse testarossa would be epic. I'm all for the nostalgia value for the channel, but a million quid is a million quid. Could fund the F40 too.

[@strangeknight3751]

It would be amazing to see the restoration process 👍

[@steve_steve11111]

I should think that a lot of people, myself included, are waiting for the bbi project to start. Only you really know if you want to mess with the Rat. I think, for sure, there is a recession on its way and car prices are going to be badly affected. Thanks for the content and I'm sure you'll do what makes you happy.

[@stuartd9741]

I agree on the recession. 2023 is going to be an interesting year. For prices in general...maybe a house correction would send shock waves through other industries.. BB completion would be ideal as this Ratorossa project could be quite costly & time consuming...

[@pmiller7886]

@@stuartd9741 I hate to say it, but it's going to happen, that's why I suggested BBI finish and sell sharpish. Get your money out Scott.

[@scottjuly79]

Fully agreed. Get the bbi done first. By the time the Testarossa project would complete values will have tanked and you may not even recoup your costs. I do however feel it would make for some amazing content.

[@jonsmith1162]

Cars are seen as depreciating assets for tax purposes, so they're a good place to dump money. Unlike selling property, shares etc, you don't get clobbered. Not sure how the recession will affect the market though.

[@sirremusrobinson1070]

You know, if you cleaned up your car that would be epic! There's so much potential that car could be for you . But so many projects you're lucky to come by, that BBi is the best of them all.. Waiting to see what you do with that! Then that F40! You gotta make that a reality. I love your thoughts about that. But thinking of cleaning up the Ratarossa, that's a lot of content that would keep you busy for some years coming!!

[@MaxiMaxLondon]

To see it properly restored would be amazing!

[@viscuine]

i was adding up estimates and got to 70k before you suggested 100k. I would go for it as the Ratarossa now has served its purpose to propel your channel to decent subscriber count and would be a fantastic restoration series and drag even more KZbin revenue and subscribers. having an asset worth north of 400k might help finance future projects too.

[@stephenstevens6573]

With all of the amazing cars that you have done, taking the tesatarossa back to good would be epic!!

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

Love it as is, so care free, but a restoration and making it look new again would make amazing videos. Would think under 100k as well, to give you a 500k+ gem of a car.

[@dudenamedclem]

This video demonstrates what we all go through in our heads when we even consider selling our car and the thought process and debate on what it would take to get it into more shape to sell. Regardless, good luck!

[@Ms_Princess_Zelda]

There is no reason this has to be done ANY time soon. But when the time is right… I’d love to see resto on the rat

[@princesssolace4337]

In my opinion, his Testarossa is very unique on its own , with its own history and back story that it stood on its own as it is. With that being said , it shudn't be valued like the other fully restored, Pebble Beach condition. The price shud start same as the other Testarossa coz it's MOT ,being driven and well cared for.

[@randycreel1246]

Once the 512BBi gets finished this TR project would be a blast to watch you perform your skills on! Thanks for a great channel!!!

[@cal79]

My local arcade still has outrun with the steering wheel ...im 46 and i still pop in now and then for a blast of my fav 80s arcade game.....thanks for the smiles dude..

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Amazing you still have a local arcade!! Where do you live!? 😂

[@cal79]

@@reginaldbowls7180 spittal arcade at berwick upon tweed...

[@stuartd9741]

@@cal79 lol -scott- lord chivers should come visit you! Have around or two on the game...

[@duncanmcewan1049]

My guilty pleasure was playing "Star Wars" (the sit in one) as an adult years back. Wouldnt fit in one now tho :p

[@reginaldbowls7180]

@@cal79 Very Cool!!

[@jujujonbitcoinisplanbcrypt9618]

Wow love to see yours being restored, just had a flash back to my childhood when I heard the "checkpoint" Not having a roof ain't a problem, I had a alfa spider and figured out if you drive fast enough in the rain its just goes straight over your head 😂👍

[@Ratarossa]

LOL

[@michigan_supercars6569]

Yes! Please restore it! It would make for an epic series! (And you should paint it white!!) Also, it really is shocking Ferrari didn't make a spider version, it's such a beautiful car without a roof!

[@PaintGuy]

I’d say about $100-$125k for a proper rebuild. Would be an amazing project! Go for it 👍🏽

[@The_Schimpanski]

The most substantially built and most beautiful Spider conversion was done by Lorenz & Rankel. They had to spend tons of money to obtain the TÜV approval. (For example proving torsional rigidity on a hydropulse.) Koenig Specials also relied on Lorenz & Rankel. (The one finished in blu sera that went to the US is quite famous.)

[@gustavkaminski]

Agreed! The Lorenz & Rankel conversion was near perfection. Ferrari themselfes couldn't have done it better.

[@underground_vibe0187]

DO IT !! The Rat Mobile needs some love now, would love to see a nice finished Testarossa Spider (I think many other viewers would too) sell that, the BBi and Stradale and your well on your way to your F40

[@each190]

I think this would be a fantastic project to take on. Also, your subscriber number would go through the roof as I'm confident many will follow the progress with great interest. Go for it!!! 👍

[@frankandrews58]

I am confident this as a YT project would get you the best part of a million subs too (in fact I can't believe you aren't closer to it now).....maybe get m'lady on more often with her anatomical observations, thats always good for giggle and very entertaining. Either way I love your channel and as an old Aussie bloke with some medical challenges you make my life very happy.

[@timothywachowicz8308]

The car is special as is for sure but it would be an EPIC journey for You (& Us) to bring it back to pristine! The car has given so much for You & Your channel! It would be AWESOME to see it the way the lion's share of Us have imagined it! It's a win win! As You said for probably under 100,000. pounds it could be worth well over 500,000. to a Million. I can see You & Lexi cruising through the countryside in this sparkling Beauty... Cheers Scott & Ratarossa Fans!

[@twcmaker]

Home Built by Jeff has been on his Alfarrari for two years and only just painted it.. and his channel is growing. I'd watch you build the Ratossa over a couple of years. Make it perfect, love it and rake it places. I'd watch.

[@will16vuk]

Roof will be the hardest and making sure it drives well too afterwards with the extra weight, but would be amazing to see it pretty again 😮

[@aldocastiglioni]

I was really waiting for this video, since in one of your previous videos I commented that I would like to see this Testarossa reborn. Thank you for considering making it wonderful. From what I have seen, there is nothing an excellent coachbuilder cannot do. Think about it, please, don't leave her like this, she doesn't deserve it.

[@MrSimonfoz]

You should definitely do it, it would make a great series as its what got you started anyway.

[@Cee-FJedi]

YES!!!!! This is a project that interests me more than all the others!! PLEASE DO IT.

[@theryliedog]

Would love to see even a partial restoration of the rat. Would be a great series.

[@stefanrose6263]

1 Finish BBi 2 renovate rattarossa 3 sell them 4 buy F40 ;) Love your videos! Best regards from Sweden

[@conniebenny]

I think it would be a very good idea, especially if you could generate those sorts of funds from the sale. You turn a massive profit and then have cash for whatever (F40) other projects you wish to pursue 🙂

[@JoseLuis-ur3ho]

Best game every i have to say . Love the rat rod . It's a 1 off and stands out among the crowd .

[@damiantaylor7993]

I think the Ratarossa deserves a bit of love and for the what it’ll cost it’s a no brainier, Scott get it done

[@williamlloyd3769]

The natural home for the Ratarossa is driving down PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) where talks of rain are few and far between!

[@lebojay]

I don’t think it works like that. I have a Testarossa worth about $150k. No way chopping the roof off adds $850,000 of value, or anything like it. I’d be reaching for the Sawzall now if I thought otherwise. My guess: you’ll spend $100,000 doing the work and it’ll be worth $125,000 when you’re done. It could be done for less, but not without cutting corners (e.g. using incorrect leather, body filler, etc.)

[@alireid2022]

Always looked at this in the background Scott, so pleased you’re looking to restore it! Will look forward to watching that transformation if you decide to do it.

[@kevo8013]

Not sure of the cost to restore it but this will be a killer vid if u go ahead with the restoration on the rat rot, I really hope you decide yes for the project

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks buddy

[@zooropaforever]

The passion for old Ferrari cars and Sega Out Run of 1987 are the reasons that made me stumble into your beautiful channel. After seeing the promo video of the auction, seems to me that I'm not the only one... 🤣

[@bellazroddaz]

It would be great to see this, has to be a full Nut and bolt restoration if you want the big bucks ! Epic car of my child hood ! I went through a few burago 1/18 scale models 😃

[@Omarportigliatti]

do it Scott! it would be amazing to watch this build come to life!

[@medicus9360]

I’d love to see this as the next project

[@mikesommer4492]

YES Scott!!!!! Please restore the Ratarossa!!!!! I would LOVE to see that series !!!!!!!!

[@kriskorsmo]

I’d love to see that care done up properly!

[@machohogan]

Definitely a super cool car. Born in 76 means they were a dream car in the 80’s, I used to prefer the Countach but I’m not so sure these days.

[@davidearrigone9411]

I think it’s time for you to do it…it’s a nice car but it’s time to give her some love

[@MrSandseeker]

Love to be along for the ride with a full on “cost savvy” resto in your usual style…no rules to worry about in this game, go with your heart

[@BigDuke6ixx]

I'd love to see it restored.

[@Herazo_227]

This has been your and your channel's pride and joy. I think it and you deserve it to look nice and clean.

[@J__HUTTON]

As a ex panel beater I would put it this way Full respray and body restoration £15kup to £20k Interior I would say best part of £15k Full body clean most likely 30 hours £6k Additional parts £15k New removable roof £5k Could get the engine rebuild £10k depending on condition New exhaust £5k Max £85000 for a show room example Plus the original price so 100k all in and if u get £950k that's £850k profit

[@Ratarossa]

LOVE this thanks buddy

[@J__HUTTON]

@@Ratarossa no worries at all bro look forward to seeing what you decide to do but if u do do it and sell it for 950k u can start the f40 build ❤️

[@MrSh4W]

@@J__HUTTON Personally he could buy an original F40 then turn it into an LM which would be another great project and a great series to watch, the potential for all this is a must!

[@PE-hd8ck]

That‘s not how it works. If he would have bought a original Pininfarina one for 16k I would agree. But it just doesn‘t make sense for me to just chop the roof of a normal Testarossa off, invest some money to make it a Spider and just like that you got 850k in profit.

[@TheMdog8]

Absolute no-brainer - get it done. The car now has a wicked backstory that, once you've restored it, could add value in itself - as long as its done really,. really well. Aside from the roof considerations it all just superficial stuff, its mechanically sound and the engine sounds sweet. If you're doing it to achieve the highest price you'll need to invest more time & money, but it'll surely have a great ROI (if you ever sold it!).

[@heplmefix]

Was thinking 100k you'd surely get over 600k if it was perfect like the cars you showed, that's if you had the 100k handy

[@mattred3857]

Leave it as it is. It’ll keep you humble and it’s what made you!

[@begood6011]

The rat has served its principle of never being able to be a factory original Ferrari, though maybe it’s now time to push through this barrier and make it serve a new principle - a testament to the skills you’ve developed as part of its journey to being close to an original as possible as you undertake a restoration? As for costs, I think you’re estimate is not wildly out, a lot of it can be done yourself and it doesn’t seem like there are any major components missing. Go for it!

[@Lemma01]

Way cheaper than what Freddie spent on his Maclaren. Most parts you've got, hours of fettling, but not real cost; his interior was 16k, and the paint 30k; so add 30k for a deluxe metal roof, and you're done for under £100k spend, I'd guess.

[@michaelbrown9754]

DO IT!! And the Scottish bit was hilarious btw

[@Ratarossa]

thank you

[@jmhofmeyr]

DO IT!!!. You have been given a gift by picking it up so cheap and having the value skyrocket. It will open up so many doors with future projects, it will be youtube gold and awesome to watch the process not to mention fun to do and finally it will give the car another 40 plus years with the new owner should you sell it for a mil.

[@flippy9133]

restore yours to perfect condition

[@erikopdahl7402]

This NEEDS and BEGS to be restored!! I can’t wait to watch the progress!

[@buddysinsight9834]

So will the lord with a million dollar car be buying a decent camera and external microphones for much better quality videos hahaha sorry I just had to. It's got to be worth doing even if it didn't reach them prices.

[@spyder_man]

Never had an issue with the quality.

[@buddysinsight9834]

@@spyder_man I think if he had the sound and video quality improved it would just make this channel. Check out his previous video at the super car parts place I remember thinking what a shame such a interesting video but the footage and sound. Just a bit of constructive observations.

[@retroactivrestoration1572]

Well I would say, have to have a hardtop along with a soft top... the hardtop to look like coup Testarossa, and a small soft top that can hide under the existing panel (moded fiat barchatta soft top it may work but there are plenty of options) no hydraulics needed, do not complicate things more than you should, it won't sell more if it has a hydraulic or a manual soft top. maybe electric panel opening for the soft top and that will do just fine. Cant wait to watch this series, regardless what you do to it.

[@GarethRussellUK]

You HAVE to do it, Scott! What a great way to celebrate the OG channel car (then maybe flip it for that F40 you've always wanted.... 😉)

[@ektrolleyboy]

I’ve said it time and time again here… You need to resto’ this car next. It makes perfect channel sense! You would have seen the love for such content with the 512 and the 360. I would love to see it!!!

[@sirgresley6007]

I think you should have a go at restoring it and recreating the car that made you fall in love with the Testarossa Spider in the first place and if you can make the car so that it’s worth £1,000,000 then that’s only a massive bonus.

[@scottbatt9360]

You have to do it mate! The fact that the engine and mechanicals appear to be in great working order the red head deserves to be restored. Done right, you’ll have a real showpiece to drive and enjoy not to forget a great investment! Cheers!

[@brynthomas8950]

The first car magazine I bought had a metallic royal blue Testarossa Spider with cream leather interior souped up by Koenigsegg not Barabus as it's feature. I could not look away. It was truly a thing of beauty.

[@ericbreivogel3476]

Pease do this for your next project! I would LOVE to see this as a true convertible, or even with a removable top!

[@Vlad-sn1pp]

@Ratarossa don’t care how much, restore it!!! It will be an EPICEST SERIES!!!

[@df9834]

Scott you have to do this project. Would be fabulous for the channel and everyone would be glued to it. I think your talent could knock this out for £50-100k easy, sell it and probably retire on the prophet lol, Would be great though to watch this restoration, I think it deserves it 👌

[@novalutiongsi1435]

Think this should be the next step project to the F40. However, get that BB finished 1st. Cost, I'd say all done for £150k, Engineering a roof will be the costly bit.

[@jtuominen72]

Finally! I've been watching for your videos now for two years and FINALLY you consider starting a project with the Ratarossa!

[@davidtwittey4613]

Firstly whatever you do it is a fabulous asset! I hope you have revisited the insurance policy?! There is more of a leaning towards originality than in previous times plus there are great trimming companies like Auto Trim in Leicester who can work wonders with both the leather and the seat filling which on The Rat looks like it has had a beating! The right body/ paint shop and you know one would spend time adjusting the panels for fit prior to prepping for paint. The roof is a question of seeking different solutions from specialists and selecting the best compromise as they all will have their pros & cons. Whether you do it or not the info gained would be really useful in making a decision now or the future and worth sharing on the channel.

[@Tom90Y]

If it was my car with your skills etc 1- fit a folding soft top so that you can enjoy it all year round within reason 2- tidy up the engine bay so that you can actually fill up the car from the filler cap 3- sort out the minor issues in the interior I would leave the bodywork alone as much as you can as you have a unique Testarossa. If someone wants a tidy convertible testarossa they can buy one those 1 million pound ones or buy a coupe and get the work done themselves

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Yeah do it up, get looking nice and spiffy!! Would make a cool restoration series... The noise!! Now I have to go and take my 348TB screamer for a run!! (flat plane V8 still sounds nice)....

[@ddy3smptr]

Can’t think of a better project especially considering you spent $16k on it to start. Budget $100k +\- a little if it makes sense to bring it to concourse (ish) spec then decide if you need to sell it. Some paint and body, some capristo then decide if you want a million $ or if you want to HAVE a car you can drive worth the same. It’s a great problem to have, please continue kicking ass🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Such an iconic car and in spider form so rare, you have to restore it. As it looks quite tidy with a solid low milage engine, it's a no brainer.

[@mrblower609]

I reckon it would cost 50K+ just to get the right fabrication and quality of roof. Although i'd go for an old school 2 man clip in hard top like you get on an old SL, forget the fabric pull over. Keep the lines natural for when its off. So all in all my guesstimate for the lot would be 120-150K for a proper job. I'd then assume you could sell it for 400-500K. DO IT!!!

[@stuartd9741]

Agree I'd say 120k for restoration Current value as is 150-200k Once complete 350-450k. With bidding war 500-550k. All realistic numbers. The roof would be the tricky part. And about at least 30k on body.& paint

[@HichamN.]

It would be a great project! I think with your love and 50k you will get a great example again, worth between 500-800k. Go for it!

[@pauliboo2]

I’d love to see you do a targa/hard top on that, keep the random body alignment, and don’t ever respray. Could be an epic winter car too! Don’t sell it.

[@stevefox6753]

Do it, it would be a fantastic project. Would love to see this car fully restored, also it's a financial no brainer even if it's worth only £800,000 when it's done!

[@MrJH-77]

Restore it and make it the best soft top spider around. It has served its purpose for you. Use the funds for a restomod F40 build!!! Original body with a modern drivetrain.

[@smartin2174]

I agree with you, it should be restorable at under 100k. Would it be worth it? Definitely!

[@gplusgplus2286]

The price someone asks vs a price something actually sells are two very distinct things.

[@Ratarossa]

Totally agree. Lets so what happens with the auction car this weekend, that will be a good indication

[@joejung7401]

It would awesome project to finish like your last convertible 360. I would say about 150K with folding canvas top and retractable with integrated roll bars like the 430

[@skeelo69]

The Outrun Music is legendary, and yes...i completed the whole game many a time, I also completed Ridge Racer.

[@S.ASmith]

Once the BBI is done, do a little with it, maybe hold on to it unless you can find a good collector to sell that car to. Then put some of the money from that sale towards this. I reckon, you could probably get this thing mint condition for sub £250,000. Absolutely massive profit to be had in it.

[@malikkhan8979]

Scott. People taking about recession is nothing but better for this car. It’s only going to go up in value. Personally I would love it in yellow. I believe within 50k you can bring it up to be a really nice car as is already running driving and complete. Paint job interior roof and exhaust let’s say we spare 10k for each you still have 10k more to refine it further. Time has come for f40 money and you deserve it. All the best.

[@Mzungu_matt]

I would check around some auction locations, do a little research. If you have to spend 100k and it will sell for more, thats a given. It would also be a great lift to your channel. Cheers mate, great content.

[@alanlansdell7533]

Man that "checkpoint!"bought back fond memories.

[@Ztandard32]

Not a bad choice to have. I reckon you like it most how it is already. It's like a punk rock testarossa.

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Finish the BB, then do the Ratarossa. I would go for £200-250,000 to sort to immaculate. The worth c£500-600. That's a good chunk of change

[@TheLondonPhoto]

I reckon £120,000 if it has a properly sorted roof which folds neatly to retain the lines, it it's done more cheaply it'll look bulky when stowed away. Personally if I had the money I'd do it! If it was mint it'd probably sell for £300.000 or more? Either way you stand to make a big profit if it's done authentically, the internals are all there!

[@ianwheeler683]

Would love to see it restored.What a transformation it would be, and epic content for your channel.

[@ashtechltd]

Mate…. You’ll always be remembered as ratarossa and what a tribute it would be to restore it to its former glory… go for it 👌👌

[@vsingh3028]

Scott!!! 😂 I nearly choked on my tea, whilst falling off my seat when you came out with your accent! 😂

[@marcusFZ6]

If you ever fix the body work, which would be really nice, you would have to keep the Grey with Red highlights as the colour. Roof - Don't need one & not worth the money, time & effort. Car for sunny days only is not a big problem. Touch up the interior. I reckon that for less than 50k GBP you could have a v.v. nice car. Worth a Million is another question but heh, yours is one of a kind so never say never.

[@AnderParis]

Since I subscribed to your channel, I've been waiting for that video. Please, give some love to the old girl! Give her back her beauty! She gave so much to you already. She deserve to be back in style and then, if you feel like it afterward you can sell her to finance the F40. Do it !

[@L33ETH]

Do it!!!! Don’t cut corners and document everything. The channel and the build will help to get that £1m anyway!

[@tiagopacheco2281]

We all love to see that car properly done and Finished for sure