Master Mechanics: Ferrari Restoration At Autofficina Bonini

Although thousands of hours of labor and countless more of accumulated knowledge are poured into the cars that come through the doors of Autofficina Bonini, if you ask the founder, Carlo Bonini, how he spends most of his time, he’ll put it plainly for you; “I’m not working, I’m having fun.”
And how could he not be? The founder of the esteemed Ferrari workshop that bears his name is working alongside his equally enthusiastic son, Renato, on some of the greatest cars ever built, from circuit-spec F40s and supercars to 250s and Daytonas. Both father and son grew up loving these cars, sharing a passion born so early in each of their lives as to make it impossible to point to the exact start of it. Their blood runs rosso corsa instead of red.
Carlo got started working on interesting cars with Lancias and Alfa Romeos, but he doesn’t hesitate to say that his story begins when he first got his hands on a Ferrari. Proving said hands to be quite talented, his high quality work put him in good graces with the manufacturer early on, a relationship that evolved into Carlo’s business becoming an officially sanctioned Ferrari workshop.
Growing up in this environment, his son Renato was all but preordained to join him. “I’ve spent time in my dad’s workshop since I was a kid,” he says, “We were lucky enough to have the workshop downstairs from us, so 100% of my play, my hobbies, my time, took place in that workshop.” To attain Autofficina Bonini's attention to detail, quality of craftsmanship, and outright knowledge takes no small effort, but here that’s just a synonym for a good time.
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[@rizwanrafeek7139]

Here you go.. Old style Petrolicious! Love it!! ❤️

[@zuzzone3280]

The last sentence: "I'm not working, I'm just having fun."

[@terrymarsh8094]

Yeah I figure that out also even though I don’t speak Italian

[@achintyaaatreya]

Working on Ferraris is certainly a thing of joy.

[@XB10001]

Lots of responsibility too.

[@XB10001]

@@terrymarsh8094 there are subtitles.

[@terrymarsh8094]

@@XB10001 @ thanks for letting me know

[@AutobahnVault]

"Io non sto lavorando, mi sto divertendo" Love it.

[@rinaldorstacanelli817]

Belo

[@utkarshsaner4116]

I watched this video twice, once with subtitles once without, so that I do not miss those beauties while reading subtitles!!

[@achintyaaatreya]

308s,275s,288GTOs,F40s, heaven for any Ferrari enthusiast. Absolutely loved it.

[@CaptHotah]

This video is at least 53 mins short

[@terrymarsh8094]

More like two hours if you ask me and I don’t speak Italian

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

@@terrymarsh8094 Yup, my thoughts exactly. Sort of reminds me of the now old series hosted by Alain de Cadenet called Victory by Design where he drove the best of the best of the old Ferrari's in the prettiest of countrysides, lamenting over the smallest of details.

[@achintyaaatreya]

For a content on restoring Ferraris, it's at least 2 hours short. Even though Italian is my second language.

[@terrymarsh8094]

@@ArthurZakaryan23 exactly

[@Snake2303]

Definitly

[@Mile-long-list]

What a lovely garage

[@tempest411]

It's gotten kind of old how they suggest they only work in what ever natural light makes it through the windows, when in reality that would be too damned dark! Note the overhead fluorescent lamps that are never on...because fluorescent lamps don't have that same old-timey look to them.

[@MM-ZX]

That F40 GTE (#88779) in the thumbnail is simply glorious.

[@kithmevanirangaamw6949]

Didn’t understand a word, but didn’t bother to switch on subtitles. The video itself is so satisfying.

[@Hugo_WP]

So much passion in this video

[@AlanAttack]

It's comforting to know that the experts, the true lovers of Cars and how they are made, still exist today. There's nothing like a hand's on expertise...it's truly what these Cars deserve.

[@DucatiDreamSIC58]

"Scegli un lavoro che ti piace veramente e non dovrai lavorare un solo giorno in tutta la tua vita!" 🤩🤩🤩🇮🇹

[@patriziodinicola9362]

Bravo! 100% ragione! ✨

[@1koolkat76]

Even though I don’t understand Italian. It’s seems that he speaks passion from the heart.

[@masmediamnt]

Activate subtitles mate, easy italian leraning

[@patriziodinicola9362]

Believe me Juan ... 300% love is coming out of his 💖.

[@charliesliferecorded1891]

This channel is so underrated. This could easily be a Netflix series.

[@caferacers2211]

SUCH A FACT!!! If it was, this would be my binge watch all night long

[@Fjalll]

A friendly reminder that these videos has subtitles

[@paulmccool378]

They do, but even though I don't speak Italian, there's a passion and reverence in the mens' voices that just wouldn't translate. 😉

[@AutobahnVault]

I don't speak Italian, yet understand everything they said.

[@SpencerMusic880]

Of all the super cars out there... Ferrari's history of cars is breath taking. They just make beauty you can drive.

[@sudreddevil]

You guys make the best videos ever. Totally in love with this channel.

[@chrtsi6912]

This is pure artigianale! 🔝 (still can't get how the Agnelli's destroyed AR & Lancia...)

[@tridenteartista]

Questa e' l'Italia dei motori,l'orgoglio italiano che in nessuna parte del mondo c'e'!Ferrari,Maserati,Lamborghini.🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@neoanderson7]

I absolutely love how you guys find places like this and record the interviews in their native language. Fantastic! 👏🏻 Hats off to these wonderful restorers and maintainers of this historic marquee! 👏🏻😎

[@rorymcloughlin2023]

Beautiful story, you can sense the passion. Italians invented passion, the world would be such a boring place without them!

[@H1GHVLTG]

Museum of Art 🖼

[@constantine2016]

It's just a paradise on the Earth

[@loris199]

Che bello vedere ancora le auto con le loro targhe originali della provincia!

[@johndeerman2105]

A wonderful video of a great little shop. Thanks for taking the time to make this. ✌🙋🏻‍♂️

[@yusuffarooque7673]

I didn't want this video to end, it was beautiful 😭😭😭

[@lasseellingsen4779]

Bravo! I could watch this for hours!

[@seanmcneill8899]

Amazing work with such passion. Greetings from Ireland 😎

[@markhunt4120]

Beautiful film, thanks for the subtitles! Real passion shines through.

[@KSL12]

Lovely video. Spent all my working life in a workshop.

[@philipcupid6660]

This is great! Too much now is technically electronics and computer driven. I wish F1 could get back to basic mechanical engineering with the engines at least. I still lust for a Ferrari V12 from the 60's or 80s, although driving a 21st century modern V12 was eye-opening around Maranello! Can you give us more like this but a lot longer please???

[@kevins7093]

Absolutely brilliant! THIS is what I hit the subscription button for, well done!

[@Noble_Oak]

Wie unschuldig dieser F40 da auf der Bühne steht ! Einfach eine wundervolle Werkstatt , und ein richtig tolles Video ! 😍 Chris aus Bremen / Germany

[@Noble_Oak]

@byfolko Sehr gerne ! 😊👍 LG Chris

[@teb0072]

Beautiful to watch, beautiful to listen to. Bellissimo!!

[@targaflorio3239]

Beautiful episode. Love these instalments from Petrolicious. For the car guys.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

Amazing video! Love these documentary type vids so much! Thanks for sharing!

[@maurickx]

Bellissimo video! Mai vista tanta delicatezza in un'officina!

[@danielfeher5018]

If I saw this in real life, I think I would come to tears.

[@danhalfhill9169]

I have no idea what anyone was saying but I couldn’t agree more!

[@trdjody]

Love no frills, older cars. Simple times

[@vancityguy]

Art... all I see is mechanical art... beautiful...

[@stephen-john1677]

Ahhh something different but old , at last 😊.

[@MALBASMBVLOGS]

A HEARTLY THANKYOU FOR THIS VIDEO 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@markogajs7995]

Good video!

[@seatsotoca]

Gorgeous Place. Regards from Europe Barcelona Spain

[@midwestjes3567]

Anyone else find this content therapeutic ?

[@terrymarsh8094]

Work of Art these guys are Technician

[@hcolin4165]

La maravilla de la maquina de Ferrari....moltobene!!!!!

[@minatormyth]

That's the thing with subtitles, you have to watch this video twice. Once to read and once to look at the wonderful works of art🤗

[@1101964]

so awesome, only complain ....its not long enough. Loved it.

[@word67]

Breathtaking

[@geoffjohnston1531]

A beautiful place to work.

[@ЕвгенийВасилюк-э9г]

Bravo Master

[@samindepolder5234]

BEAUTIFUL 🏆

[@jama211]

Incredible ❤️

[@skurkenswe4708]

Soo good!

[@niosanfrancisco]

So Much Passion !

[@Paolo9386]

Una bella realtà tutta Italiana.Complimenti!

[@pneuma7828]

How do you find the music for these🧡? Amazing video as always! I can always depend on Petrolicious to come through!

[@caferacers2211]

yeah, is there any way you can tell us where you found the music for the videos? :)

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

I am not an huge Ferrari fan but this is cool 💪

[@xbowracing]

Wonderful!

[@wfigueroa1]

What a relaxing video :)

[@alexulrich2393]

Now this is the content I go to Petrolicious for...A+ video 😎🏎️

[@mikegsg9r]

This and the lancia delta workshop are the best petrolicious

[@IROCMAN666]

Fantastico lavoro !

[@scuderiaferrariclubcatanza9789]

Professionalità unica

[@NoBody-qh9ee]

I am a proud owner of a 360 spider... the dream of my life... what a passion....

[@josephjewellers]

Would be a good experience to visit the garage

[@AtypicalDriver]

I'd love to work there!

[@jep1912]

This is how a delicious Petrolicious video should be. If it ain’t broke...... leave your format.... alone!

[@jeancerruti9003]

BRAVISSIMO 👍🍾

[@gustavojuliani]

HOW can someone "dislike" this?

[@markmichlewicz5141]

I didnt understand a word but what a cool video.

[@mathieukoenig4572]

So put the english subtitles on...

[@Mpayne1472]

There are subtitles. Click on video and press CC at the top right You’re welcome

[@XB10001]

Amazing. Definitely a dream job. I wish I had that.

[@tempest411]

I love older Ferraris, but I'm not sure I'd like to work on them for a living. They were all hand built, and require extra work to repair and adjust to proper working order.

[@XB10001]

@@tempest411 I love fixing things.

[@fahadkhalid6944]

Everyone should go into the job they love. That's the secret of success.

[@luckyluc8890]

Best job in the world

[@yaver0812851]

Bendito sea el hombre que descubre su pasión por que jamás en su vida tendrá que trabajar!

[@dgriffett9]

I didn't understand one word, but I felt it

[@skippywinters]

nice intro, where can i find the link to the full video?

[@timkim6498]

*PASSION*

[@giuseppeperani2186]

Bellissima storia.

[@fourthdalisay2542]

All the more reason I want to go to Italy 🇮🇹

[@vinchoucha007]

Bella Meccanica 🇮🇹

[@francescodamore3393]

F E R R A R 1!!!!! THE BEST CAR!!!! 😍

[@АлександрАлександрович-т8ж6й]

Depends on purpose.

[@francescodamore3393]

@@АлександрАлександрович-т8ж6й street, track, all!

[@gluca069just___it9]

Quanta passione!

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Is this what love feels like?

[@joeriffanucci]

Get me a bed and I'll live there 😊 Fantastic!

[@SnowDawg]

Bellissimo ~

[@neilarnold6077]

Ha!Ha! Only car garage with a speed hump going into it!! Ha!Ha!...great stuff

[@kautsarhuudtaryo111]

Wish someday i could be like this guy "im not working, im having fun" but actually makes money

[@JimZRyd]

Dream career ❤️

[@judasthepious1499]

belissimo..

[@andrealouis4214]

most romantic poem for tifosi

[@dooeyvandooey6138]

Netflix should be doing a series following the detailed step by step restorations of the cars that these guys are working on....instead of half the crap they currently produce!

[@MadsTer]

Check out drive to survive if you haven't, it is REALLY good and surprises basically everyone who watches it, in that one Netflix has done an stellar job!

[@dooeyvandooey6138]

@@MadsTer Thanks for the top tip. Checking it out now. Seems to be about F1 though rather than the classic road going Ferrari's though. And I think that is something rare that we never get to see. Will still watch this show you have recommended though 👍

[@rinaldorstacanelli817]

Bravo

[@yossavinsombutpanich9316]

No hypercar can substitute these!

[@emilianofaiola75]

Emozionante

[@neuroleptika]

Amazing

[@海鮮丼ゆらーり]

mysterious💓

[@AlexxanderOnYoutube]

quattroformagi approved!

[@alainsalle7760]

I might be dreaming. It helps me keeping faith in Humanity.