RESTORATION - Turning $1 Car Into $2000 Car

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Join us as we embark on the fascinating journey of restoring an abandoned 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa scale model! Witness the detailed transformation of this miniature classic car from a neglected state to a pristine collectible. In this video, we cover every step of the restoration process, including:
🔧 Disassembly - See how we carefully dismantle this iconic scale model.
🔩 Bodywork - Watch as we repair and restore the model's body to its original glory.
🖌️ Painting - Follow the meticulous painting process for that perfect finish.
⚙️ Engine Detail - Experience the intricate detailing of the engine and other components.
🚘 Reassembly - Watch the final steps as we put everything back together.
If you're a model car enthusiast or a fan of classic Ferraris, this video is for you! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing model restorations.
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Restoration Abandoned Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1957
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[@MASI_forging]

As always, a masterpiece of restoration 👍👍

[@RickPMandel]

Personally, I wish you would make a video showing us just how you "aged" your models before miraculously "restoring" them. Now that, would be more interesting

[@danh6079]

Just throw it in oven cleaner or fairy power spray, also bleach + water mix will mess up the acrylic / chrome paint

[@gabrielgomescunha]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@jpkatz1435]

Oh, just run vid backward?

[@gabrielgomescunha]

@@jpkatz1435

[@joslynstuff]

True but also $900 my ass.

[@brokenworld1]

Its amazing how you keep finding all these destroyed things.

[@giorgiomoretti9434]

IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE TWO THOUSANDS DOLLARS FOR A BURAGO'S TESTAROSSA 🤔

[@LeChuck652]

I own exact this model in a good orginal condition. anyone here wants to buy it for, lets say 1200€ ? I really doubt.

[@giorgiomoretti9434]

@@LeChuck652 I'M TOTALLY AGREE

[@townstar1]

If it´s a rare limited CMC Modell, ok. But Burago, no. CMC are all handcrafted and a masterpiece.

[@-triumphgt667]

@@townstar1 It isn't a CMC - note the bonnet hinges.

[@townstar1]

@@-triumphgt667 I said "If", I know that´s a Burago.

[@ghcat7648]

Clearly the 'finished' car is a different model - the inside of the right hand door is obviously original and not the replacement made in the video! Nice try but ultimately disappointing

[@josemariaferriazorin9930]

I'm afraid you are wrong about the inside of the right hand door. I could agree other arguments, but the inside of the right hand door is exactly as it was reconstructed

[@Bevportraitartist]

Nice job on replacing the missing door 👍

[@IamNasman]

Bit of advice for the future, plastic and white diecast alloy (the alloy that most of these toy cars are made of, which is aluminium and zinc), does not rust.

[@ShortRestorations]

Cool idea

[@raudi42]

The door job is absokutly fantastic!

[@jonesbugattis]

It is a bit amusing how every single video you have ever done is sprayed with the exact same mud spray.

[@eddietowers5595]

@@jimmccormick6091I apologize in advanced, for this lengthy post but I think it’s important to know. first off, the only things that should show rust is the screws keeping this thing together, but even that is doubtful, because the area the screws were found was still an untouched pretty red paint. Is it any wonder he didn’t display the screws in the disassembly assortment? The material the actual body of the car wouldn’t and couldn’t rust because it’s made of a pot metal called zamac which an alloy of soft metals mixed with zinc and magnesium, etc. Soft metals don’t rust they patina, and this zamac, although will show signs of pitting, again, will not rust. It oxidizes. Showing stubborn hard powdering that’s virtually hard to get rid of without sanding, scouring and plating, even then pitting is still obvious before body filler and paint. But a restore such as this alleged one, need to be plated with zinc, copper, or chrome to help stop further oxidation and cover any further pits. Also, this isn’t an old car nor is it a collectible, per se. This is what’s called a “manufactured collectible”. Where the only thing making this a collectible is the words on the package, though no where near worth more than what it originally paid for. No matter the age. For example: if you bought this particular collectible for $20 its price, at best, will either stay the same or go up between $1 to $5, depending on how old it’d be. That’s a big “IF”, too. Because this car would have to be 100 years old to get any where near the $1 to $5 profit range. Because items that say “Collectible” on them aren’t rare. Hence the name, “Manufactured collectible”. That’s why you’d see such a low profit increase in them after a century because they may not be as common, but they wouldn’t be rare. Real collectibles never have this word on them or their packaging.

[@Katsoulinos]

@@jimmccormick6091 Correction... at 10 dollars each,

[@jamiekatz7591]

Excellent job! One thing drew my attention was that, I would have thought it would be a right hand steering vs the left being of European design.

[@panchog2552]

I like the poor man's lathe.

[@peterhallock9486]

What a proud looking display Maranello's best! 🥰🇬🇳

[@modelcitizen8731]

I'll run you through the process... 1. Buy a mint diecast scale model 2. Use model paints to artificially age the model 3. Film your self cleaning all the crap you just put on the model 4. Publish vid on KZbin and pretend your really good at mending things

[@beamer8907]

Fr, it isn't so hard to find play worn diecasts.

[@stem50]

Excellent Work ! Bravo !

[@Wesley_C]

This is a timeless model car, it's a historic, so great work.

[@silvanaemiliafernandessilv8614]

PARABÉNS!!! Vc é um artista.

[@johnpaul-vg6cm]

Siempre me pregunto, como hacen para conseguir tantos carros así de dañados? Osea no es común ver tantos así de dañados en la basura. Tiene gente que se los consigue? Todos tienen que ser así de dañados? Será a propósito que los dañan?

[@antoniopiccolo6092]

ferrari 250 testarossa burago 1/18 old school the best of made of Italy

[@72elgonza]

MI prgunta es, se compran autos para romperlos dejarlos olvidados para de mostrar que?

[@volpina48]

c'è un bel pò di "falso" nel restauro

[@alainduquenois3812]

Impeccable bravo encore une de ressuscité

[@danielbruno3842]

Incredible! 🤩

[@elismezzanotte]

Great work 🤙🏻

[@ShortRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dirkbenning9489]

Junger Mann, ich bin von Ihrer Arbeit, Ihrem Können, der Geduld, Ausdauer und dem Perfektionismus extrem Angetan. Ich sehe nur die kleinen Gerätschaften oder Werkzeuge und bin schon so sehr genervt das ich ein nervöses Zucken bekomme. Die Arbeit damit dauer so viel länger, ist so viel mühsamer. Wirklich TOLL 🎉❤👍👋

[@scottstrickland3515]

Door turned out so well you should make the drivers side to match!!

[@travisash8180]

No.

[@henrid....................1105]

Formidable travail 20/20 Bravo

[@sallycarroll6329]

Excellent amazing restoration. Well done.

[@tommoso55]

Brilliantly done👍👍👍

[@derekstocker6661]

Fantastic revival job! The grille looked very poorly when you removed it, how did you get a replacement or make one, it was perfect! Well done.

[@claudio6164]

Fantastic work congratulations 😊

[@volksfront9605]

So where did the new grille, the headlights and taillights come from? 😚

[@jamieblake2823]

08:32 You are an artist. 👍

[@plutoyaldnil4750]

Hes an artist alright😂😂😂😂 A CON ARTIST

[@williamburdon6993]

very hard to believe someone sold it for 1 dollar, people may not know what something is worth, but if they don't they never sell it cheap.

[@christophersherratt7299]

Have you not thought about using heat fusion on the small parts i.E using a battery the same principle as they use on vehicles panels spot welding

[@Diecast_Roof]

Nice job and good luck

[@ShortRestorations]

Thanks! You too!

[@cristianodummel316]

Maravilhosa ❤️❤️😍

[@PeterWillard]

So exactly how does plastic and zinc become rusty? I forget.

[@felipealfredodeblasiramire7091]

Muy buena restauración, quizás la palanca de cambios está un poco fuera de escala se ve grande ,por lo demás un muy buen trabajo.

[@michaelschwan-kh5nq]

RESPECT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

Why do you scrub with the smallest and softest brush available? Wouldn’t it be better to use a toothbrush?

[@kensan8204]

Bravo

[@user-zl6cw7iv8x]

Sensacional!

[@Mark_Mullotank]

Very nice!

[@ShortRestorations]

Thanks!

[@nicerestore]

I modeling missing or damaged parts in 3D max using the reference so that all contours are visible, and cut them out of PVC. Watch out my Escalade restoration - you'll like it!

[@timmywood9677]

How old is that motel car it looks like it was in the ocean for years and years

[@kimballbenson8116]

No Burago model is worth 2 grand. They're more like toys for kiddies

[@Ale_giro]

Some old models, box in mint conditions and never used nor opened, actually may be worth 250-400€ (300-470$). SURELY no-one will worth more than that unless it's signed by Senna, Schumacher, Ferrari himself, or other big champions, preferably dead.

[@snodgress137]

Anybody who has or collects diecast does not treat them like this! That’s a lot of work just for content…

[@RustyShavlefordlll]

Ferrari badges, add some zeros Luigi!

[@michealpahl8523]

What was with the butterfly???

[@666overlord7]

You are amasing! Good work.

[@ShortRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@janezpetergrom4731]

Bad channel. Bad model. Scam...!

[@garagemslzv8465]

tops

[@donwilsmore3945]

Some of the comments are ridiculous….he’s clearly making parts for this rebuild ….well done great work !!👍🏻

[@ShortRestorations]

Exactly!

[@joeygaming2987]

I have one I customize Mine

[@waltergast5573]

Jaguar D Typ

[@georgemacdonald5282]

What a brilliant job, it beats me how you have the patience for doing this, i noticed the shut lines on the bonnet anc boot very perfect before the restoration, the other thing I noticed was the top of the can of your paint stripper needs the same attension, great job and great video.

[@user-sy9xb6sr5v]

Машина 2007 года? Винтаж, да!

[@nobby91010]

14 quid on ebay

[@andretoscanodeoliveira5737]

Amazing work! Congratulations! Perfect!

[@tizpol72]

👏

[@wanderleyapparecidovieira2282]

The windshield is not so good ,sorry

[@brucefraser4778]

so still waiting to see the 2000 dollar car 🤣

[@Dashierez]

I mean, I paid 2k for my real car that I drive every day (well 2.2k)...so this is not even remotely close to being worth that much

[@canerandagio104]

And the chromature of finisches,where are?

[@rickdeckard4434]

so much trouble for a model you can buy new at the toy store for 18€

[@gonduras1239]

Меньше пафоса.

[@Malyovaneey]

Who bought for that price? Lol

[@rogerpatrongonzalez5800]

👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏👍🥃👏

[@user-mk7wd2lr5f]

Klasse😂❤

[@SD-nh4ug]

Why did you only paint the body ? The rest (engine, interior, chassis...) should have been painted too. It would be much more realistic. It's something you can do, as for the wheels with spoked rims, they need to be changed. According to me, it would have been a real masterpiece and not just a good restoration.

[@Rich77UK]

$900!

[@grahamwheatley2064]

It's still a very skilled restoration

[@seccrecc67]

A really beautiful restoration. I noticed the red paint had a bit of a orange peal to it. I know you could have given it a smoother high gloss, but I suspect you did it this way to match the toy manufacturers paint look?

[@oonwing]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@lucaabys90]

2.000$?? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@en1367]

You have little idea about painting.

[@jimkerr9921]

2000 are you having a laugh more like 50 max

[@goliath63079]

Your title is misleading and inaccurate. That model was never worth $900, even new. Other than the paint job on the body, there wasn't much else done. Don't mistake my criticism for being negative. You did an excellent job!!! The fab work was great, too. I just think the title of your video was misleading. Keep up the excellent work though!

[@ShortRestorations]

Thanks for the view

[@mattskustomkreations]

I have this same Burago model ca. 1985. $2000??? 😂

[@Michael-dh1xr]

Oh shit it IS!!!

[@kingbertie]

The real skill is getting them into that crappy 'state' in the first place. As for $2000... I think not. That's about two too many zeros...

[@YouTubeOdyssey]

I was amused by the painting the car with the red paint with the tiny spray gun. Such drama! Question, does your mom know what you're doing when you say you're at work?

[@Harvy500]

For all the 'people' who leave negative comments..... If you know so much why don't you do it? If you could do better, why don't you do it? Please do then we can all criticise what you do. Get a life!!

[@polaristrans]

Because they don't like to cheat and scam?

[@MICHAEL-ys3pu]

I think you are a conman, I think they are new models you make look old then clean them up.🇦🇺

[@ZHUSable]

How much time wasted uselessly for a mediocre and cheap model....

[@Michael-dh1xr]

Looks like a plastic model car…???

[@paulfriend3449]

A lot of cynical people posting on here, jealous of your skills perhaps.