This is artwork on another level Tom. I'm 54 years old, the first car I 'bought' was a red die cast 250 GTO Burago 1/18 model when i was around 7 and admired it every day. I've been fortunate enough to be involved in restoration, on some quite rare and exotic examples, but to see this one leave the factory took me back to the dream and passion I had as that small boy!
@AntonHoward-mx9sb4 ай бұрын
I recently bought a Bburago 250 GTO at at a car boot, it has pride of place on my bookcase.
@knoxyish4 ай бұрын
art work? nah
@TheMuttBuster4 ай бұрын
Dreams do come true
@benzinapaul74164 ай бұрын
I'm 50 this year, the 250 TR was my first, followed by the GTO. Amazing to think back then they were only 20 to 25 years old, like looking back now to cars of the late 1990s/early 2000s, my head can't compute this!
@four4eyes4 ай бұрын
I mean absolutely no disrespect in the slightest however All artwork of the highest calibre is " artwork on another level " That being said, it is utterly breathtaking .
@MrRonan34 ай бұрын
For anyone with the slightest bit of petrol in their veins this has to be one of the best video’s about a car that has ever been on youtube. Well done Mr Hartley for now owning one of the best cars in the world and having a team that got this car to perfection,
@RaceDayReplay4 ай бұрын
this car just won Best in Class for Late model Ferraris at Pebble Beach. Congrats!!!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@paolo74364 ай бұрын
This is not just a restoration,this is a love letter to Ferrari history...God bless you Tom.
@EverythingAutomotive134 ай бұрын
No one has put together a Classiche presentation like this for these type of cars for the potential customers. Outstanding!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@acskls4 ай бұрын
Just when you think you've seen every special Ferrari on this channel you show us this ! Thanks for sharing this fabulous story on this very special Ferrari. Keep up the good work. Andy.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ZondaF355Ай бұрын
The MAGIC of Ferrari is impossible to explain with mere words. This presentation is as close to truly revealing that magic that those of us who feel it understand at a cellular level. You could feel the spark while watching and seeing Tom, a man who truly understands and lives this magic for all that cannot. Seeing him take the keys at the factory and drive out of the gates of Maranello like it was 1962 is simply a majestic sight to behold. I am proud to follow and support someone like Tom, who follows his heart and has reverence for the past and celebrates the like-minded men for whom we should all look up to. This is why some of us eat and breath cars. If an award existed similar to the Oscars but for the automotive sector this story would receive gold statue to all involved. From the man with the knowledge and passion to commission such fine mechanical artwork to the artisans who made it a reality. This is why we get consumed by this subject and what a subject to be consumed by!
@TomHartleyJnrLtdАй бұрын
Wow, thanks for this comment!
@nunolopes11124 ай бұрын
This is artwork Tom! I am glad the world has a person like you, truly passionate about cars....proper cars! Thank you for what you do in the car world and car enthusiasts, those are the only words I have to say!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@makalu694 ай бұрын
Blown away - thanks for recording this Tom. You have done the motoring world a great service!
@roytrevisan34914 ай бұрын
The amount of work and craftsmanship required is staggering and the importance has left me.. misty. I am moved and thankful to watch this video. Than you so much!! Forza Italia.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@j.m.44444 ай бұрын
This is nothing but spectacular. Gives me goosebumps. A truly masterpiece.
@theworldaccordingtochris43704 ай бұрын
My heart was jumping watching it.
@darrenhemming424 ай бұрын
Just WoW, I am 1 year younger than this beautiful time piece being born in April of 63. Watching this had a tear in my eye several times, but seeing your face at the end receiving the key was the best part. Congratulations to you mate, all the way from the colonies down under.
@Halfwaythere_4 ай бұрын
When car the rolling from the factory I got goosebump and teary eyes. I don't even have the car but my heart is filled with joy seeing the car going through such an amazing restoration
@charleswhitfield89154 ай бұрын
Massive respect to the new owner - he’s obviously an enthusiast not just a collector. Having restored a thing or two it’s critical to have an investment of heart as well as $!
@robinoconnor12034 ай бұрын
To have the opportunity, to take that wonderful car back to Maranello, to be reborn has to be a very special event. I loved seeing the mature craftsmen, still working their magic on a battered piece of metal. If I had gone through that process, I would never part with the car. I know Tom has a business to run, so it has to go to another custodian. Tom has one of the best jobs in the Automotive world.
@soyounoat4 ай бұрын
Countless people have imagined through the lens of time how it would feel to take ownership of a new 250 GTO from the factory, knowing them as we see them now. This is essentially what has happened here. That first drive must have been like a surreal dream come true. Fantastic!
@dapro28484 ай бұрын
The most beautiful car ever made period.
@theworldaccordingtochris43704 ай бұрын
I could cry. The car, the colour, the restoration, it's as if God placed this car on earth.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
We’re so glad you feel this way!
@theworldaccordingtochris43704 ай бұрын
@@TomHartleyJnrLtd you would have to love it, it's emotional and beautiful. 👍
@bobk34323 ай бұрын
Mic dropped…my goodness, that blue is mesmerizing. What an engine note, pure symphony!
@TheSnookerGym4 ай бұрын
Goosebumps all over my body at that end reveal! INCREDIBLE - and so happy for you Tom!
@allanreardon4 ай бұрын
What an absolute gem. When i was 13 I was given a 1/18 scale model of 250GTO. It was my intro to such an amazing car. Over tne years the model i had fell into disrepair, but a couple of years back i was gifted a replacement. It stands proudly in my office. Hahaha. I can only imagine what it is like to be the custodian of the real thing.
@jacke97604 ай бұрын
What an absolute work of art that is! You must be over the moon. The dedication and passion from all involved is staggering and rarely seen nowadays.
@ArbFriJuly4 ай бұрын
If only there were more automotive channels like this one. Thank you for sharing.
@mikesavage55454 ай бұрын
This incredible work of art just oozes passion, romance and LIFE! I would have choked up as soon as I turned that precious key! What an outstanding story to be a part of. Congratulations Tom! Well done sir…well done. ❤🙏🏻🍻
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@neilrwoods2 ай бұрын
I’m not ashamed to admit , this gave me goose bumps and a tear in my eye . My first die cast model was a 250 GTO , it’s a unicorn that only a select few can afford ( but the prod is great full you can ) whilst us mere mortals can only dream to touch. Huge respect to those involved bringing this beauty back to its former glory and to the custodians……. Just enjoy 👏👏
@peterhealey26684 ай бұрын
How incredibly awesome to take delivery of a brand new ( again ) Ferrari 250 GTO in 2024.
@Matnrach2-mf9qr4 ай бұрын
Worthy of being show in the cinema. Thank you
@wareidav3 ай бұрын
What an absolute treat to see the transformation of a true beauty into a thing of incredible elegance style power and desirability. Tom and the guys at Ferrari should be so very very proud of what they have given back to the world.
@alexgoulding84594 ай бұрын
This is an incredible production. What I like most is it explains brilliantly what "provenance " means. What a story. THJ you work hard to have the best job in the world!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@amjedghazzalikalaff53034 ай бұрын
What an incredible story and only possible with one like Tom and Ferrari classic to do together. Just mind blowing work of art and passion too. Probably never to be repeated by anyone any time soon nor never. Thank you.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@Elon6of94 ай бұрын
Is it crime to drive art ? No , this is art come to life . Incredible, Thanku Tom , Thanku Ferrari.
@timothywhalen93523 ай бұрын
This video illustrates the feeling of "La Passione". This is why I love Ferrari...
@chrisnicholson31944 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best automotive restoration videos EVER. Tom thank you for taking the time to produce and share such a wonderful film, simply outstanding. Best of luck at Pebble Beach but no matter the outcome this is one of the finest restorations ….Period.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MikeaSmith-e6g4 ай бұрын
Wow, what an amazing and very emotional piece of film. Everyone involved with this GTO must be so proud of what they have achieved.
@markreihl77424 ай бұрын
I had the pleasure of spending some time with Innes Ireland back in the 90's during a Monza GP weekend. A lovely gentleman with some wonderfully colorful accounts of his racing career. He told us he was offered that GTO at the end of the season and turned it down. Something he deeply regretted.
@matth89244 ай бұрын
This is automotive art. Thanks for putting this on KZbin, it was great to see the incredibly difficult process of doing a restoration at the highest level. This will undoubtedly sell for a record price.
@guyspooner45804 ай бұрын
Huge congratulations on Best in Class at Pebble Beach!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@cobra2ca6524 ай бұрын
Unbelievable craftsmanship passionata and willingness to build the best as it was in 1962 - the history lives on and I remember in the 90’ hearing about the 250GTO a field in Texas 🏁 congrats to Ferrari and the new owner - hopefully I can see her one day live ❤
@Binit_7774 ай бұрын
If there was ever a reason why Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd exists, it is this immaculate period restoration of one of the best looking cars of all time. Hats off to everyone involved especially you Tom. Wishing you the best for winning the Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. i have no doubt you will win. What a wonderful story and video to share with the world. Thank you and congratulations again.
@stefanonicola34454 ай бұрын
What a privilege to witness such an involved, fascinating and emotional process. I love seeing these artisans-artists at work. Thank you!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@rupertcollier60294 ай бұрын
Just incredible, an achingly beautiful masterpiece. There are restorations and then there's this.
@andydayes66244 ай бұрын
So impressive, Tom. The work done by the likes of you, Simon Kidston, Paul Russell and others to preserve and restore cars faithfully to their original specification and with the original materials and, where possible, craftsman is such an inspiration. Let's not kid ourselves: there's obviously big money involved in the ultimate sale of these cars, but equally there's a genuine passion to ensure that the job is done as well as it can be so future generations can enjoy these classic cars as much as people did when they were new. Maybe more because now we appreciate their greatness with the passage of time.
@DB-ls2zi4 ай бұрын
I find it so hard to comprehend how this was just given away to a school only after a few years from purchase. Furthermore that after that it was bought and left in a field. This was almost destined to return to the earth , but here I am watching a video of its restoration.. Incredible story ! It really makes you think of all the cars that have gone from existence that today would be worth a lot both sentimental and monetary !!
@DavidParker-sx5ps4 ай бұрын
Stunning piece of kinetic art. Kudos to Ferrari Classiche for honouring Enzo Ferrari's word and to you Tom for making it happen. No doubt a winner at Pebble Beach. Video please!
@frankyork58084 ай бұрын
This must be the Number One 250GTO on the planet now. What an amazing restoration. Well done Tom.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@bobbyjones605412 күн бұрын
I would have watched this video even if it were 24 hours long; it was spectacular. I almost cried at the end. I love cars and restorations. Thank you from 🇿🇦
@randoroberts4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking so much care in this restoration. Beautiful.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@johnprince59314 ай бұрын
More of an Antiquarian than a car dealer. A very important figure in the Classic Car industry. Lovely edited and produced film, thank you.
@LynGriffiths704 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best restorations ever done.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
We agree!
@BlueTriangleRecords4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your Pebble Beach win!!!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@DonAl91144 ай бұрын
This is more than just a car. I don’t find words to be honest. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. 😊😊😊
@77sdb3 ай бұрын
Wow. The video, history, car, details, stories behind the car, and of course the owners. Absolutely out of this world. Speechless. What a project! Loveee seeing classic cars getting brand spanking new life
@TomHartleyJnrLtd3 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@jorgepronto58942 ай бұрын
Thank you sir for sharing this part of #3589 journey. Simply Stunning!
@robertburton46224 ай бұрын
Cant believe what i have just watched what a incredible story. Possibly the best you tube video i have watched
@Futureprooffill4 ай бұрын
Hats off to everyone involved. Truly the most beautiful car ever built and what a way to revive it. Bravo Tom.
@mrmartin20794 ай бұрын
Its hard to find the words to describe this labour of love video adequately - Kudos
@bondy2844 ай бұрын
Hi Tom, Just watched your latest video and absolutely loved it. It had everything !!!!. Having recently turned 62 years of age...obviously means i was born in 1962. While i will not have the honour of owning such a holy grail piece of beauty i can still dream. Thank you for sharing👍🇦🇺
@paoloorio62244 ай бұрын
Grazie Mr. Tom, per avermi fatto sognare !!!! Queste si che erano Auto. Purtroppo oggi penso alle auto di oggi e mi chiedo, ma cosa è successo nel frattempo. Dove abbiamo sbagliato. Dove sono finiti tutti gli artigiani che costruivano queste meravigliose auto . Parlo di inglesi, tedeschi, italiani, uomini che avevano dentro e nelle loro mani le conoscenze di stile, classe, eleganza e velocità . Infinitamente ancora Grazie, per l'impegno suo e della Ferrari, con la quale avete messo la vostra abilità, capacità e determinazione per riportare in vita un opera d'arte.
@gentnextdoor4 ай бұрын
What an absolute treat watching this, the score, camera work and the passion of everyone involved. And of course what a Car. Bravo!
@albertomarino24223 күн бұрын
History will never have a reason to look back at any electric car to be remembered/ celebrated/ restored as a legendary car as this ! EVER !
@Thehugomac4 ай бұрын
The best thing i've ever witnessed on KZbin.... Sensational!!!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@RichardMichaelOwen4 ай бұрын
Video of the year, restoration of the year, best of show!!!
@conorbuckingham27504 ай бұрын
This video was incredible Tom, loved every minute of it. To see such a special car be restored to practically brand new condition was amazing, and to see Ferrari restore it and rightly so was special. Great work to all involved.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@kevmagill5163Ай бұрын
Once again you've saved a treasure. It's breathtaking. Thank you for sharing the meticulous process of achieving perfection.
@johnlummis51194 ай бұрын
Tom , the car is extraordinary , I have no doubt the cost of restoration was immense but worth it all when looking at the end result . I imagine the car is priceless but not restored for that reason , but for history and passion , it is the car equivalent of the ' Mona Lisa ' , something to be preserved forever , very very well done Tom.
@regularguy36654 ай бұрын
I sometimes sit and scratch my head trying to work out how you walked away from the old job. But then you make a video like this. And everything becomes very clear indeed.
@barsaf99894 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing video. Exceptional quality and editing. Spectacular story about this car being restored by the makers themselves. This is car is priceless!
@rjdavies19822 ай бұрын
Thanks for preserving this wonderful piece of history - to me, this is absolutely how one should approach any classic car . An approach clearly borne from a deep respect and love for these wonderful machines. Superb.
@NigelTufnel6124 ай бұрын
Exquisite documentary, Tom; your encyclopedic knowledge of the marque, coupled with your taste and aesthetic, had to combine into one of your best projects in your career. I would imagine the former Texas high school auto shop students still talk about their experience with this car!
@MrSpartanPaul4 ай бұрын
I saw one in person once. Had to pull off the road and go back to look at it sitting in a parking lot. I immediately fell in love 100%
@niosanfrancisco4 ай бұрын
Just incredible Tom. Time stopping & restarting with this amazing car.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@M9fdb14 ай бұрын
This is on a completely different level!! Wow is all can say to the attention to detail and passion that has gone into this amazing piece of history. Tom you really are a man on a mission with a passion that is hard to see matched. I salute you for all that you are doing and I am sure you and the car will do well well at Pebble beach. Amazing video to watch and what a car to have been privileged to be able to own and restore! Keep up the amazing work. I would love to join your team and be part of the history you’re building. Please do post another video with more information and of you driving this amazing machine
@ianjones74864 ай бұрын
This video is so special. I have just finished watching it and will be going straight back to watch it again. Bellisimo.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Good stuff!
@Steven_Myers_4 ай бұрын
The mastermind of prestige automative marketing, truly respectful custodian and unparalleled passion for doing things correctly. There are lot's of lessons we can all learn here. Thanks Tom for the inspiration! I wonder if you'll ever let her go?
@frankyork58084 ай бұрын
Tom, you did better than l ever could have. Had l purchased a 250GTO, everyone would have known even before l took delivery!!!!! It must have been an amazing journey. She looks amazing. Congrats.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@TrippyNoodles4 ай бұрын
Need to watch this on the big telly 📺 😮 🔊 🤩
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Would be rude not to!
@christaylor66404 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning… Congratulations on a fantastic restoration!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Ratarossa4 ай бұрын
Fantastic !! What an absolute pleasure to see, thanks for sharing the restoration journey with us. That is one very special car to own. Congratulations Tom.
@paulunderhay303112 күн бұрын
Tom - you have managed to capture the 'magic' of Ferrari in this film. Absolutely riveting and genuinely moving. For any 'petrol head' this is surely the closest you will ever get to God? Pure passion and that car....a perfect synthesis of beauty and savagery. Thank you sir, keep it coming!
@gr0schibre5724 ай бұрын
I have no word! It’s amazing, and thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. That is a real masterpiece. Amazing!
@institutmorningkiss4 ай бұрын
Good Lord. I hope this kind of work will still be done in 100, 500, 1000 years...
@simoncasson33274 ай бұрын
A stunning car and super history charting this 250, with the refit back to original...
@deepakkantgir4 ай бұрын
This is a monumental restoration and thank you so much for documenting it so beautifully and more importantly sharing it. Turn it into a live show for students of automobile design and engineering. Watching the film and getting to see the car will literally blow a young mind and hopefully inspire others to work to such exacting standards. I restore cars and I am floored. You have honoured Ferrari like how the legendary drivers through their skill helped build the brand
@gregorysotiriou70713 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your passion! This GTO needs it's own book!
@derekantill37214 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing this beautiful restoration of this particular GTO done to perfection of this car with a fascinating history. Only you Tom can achieve perfection to this high standard.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@znagazanga4 ай бұрын
Concours-quality cars are often given upholstery, paint, plating, and mechanical restoration to a standard far exceeding that of the car when it was new, which is exactly what took place here especially with the video production. Beautifully done. Hats off Tom!!
@guyspooner45804 ай бұрын
I disagree. I think the genius of this restoration is that it didn’t exceed the original standards but kept true to them - warts and all.
@soundhub28524 ай бұрын
I have no words other than to say..............Simply beautiful and thank you Tom
@jimmcculloch37864 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr Tom, what an incredible and beautiful film!
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome
@andrewwhittaker40974 ай бұрын
Tom thank you so much for making this film beyond good
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
No worries!
@rabidrabiesracing4 ай бұрын
I think this is one of, if not the most amazing car videos ever made. Thank you for producing this for the world to see. I wish I was fortunate enough to make an offer to buy it. Enjoy it dearly until you sell it ❤
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! The pleasure is ours!
@rabidrabiesracing4 ай бұрын
@@TomHartleyJnrLtd I’ll bet! Good luck with this one sir! I’m still trying to put my tongue back in my mouth after what you have shown us all!
@kevinneal81284 ай бұрын
Congratulations on best of class! What a truly amazing story.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Much obliged.
@rtoky4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this incredible experience !
@maidenthemetalhead4 ай бұрын
I've been lucky to lay eyes on many Ferraris from this period, 275s, Dinos, even including Steve Mcqueen's 250 Lusso. There is something about the GTO though, I think quintessential is the best word to describe it. Congratulations Tom 😊
@bodhispapa3 ай бұрын
In the parlance of our times...'This is the way.'! What a perfect way to honour a remarkable car. Interestingly enough, it has the same birthday as my 1962 Morgan 4/4!
@maxhofer32234 ай бұрын
my god speechless….this is perfection….!!!!
@fredzilco39434 ай бұрын
The 250 gto is a creation that even god could acclaim. Stunning. Its incredible beauty and performance is what makes it not just a car, but absolute art. Bravo.
@guyspooner45804 ай бұрын
My goodness Tom, you’ve really hit it out of the park with this one. It must have been a pinch yourself moment to take it on that first drive and it’ll be hard to hand it over. But kudos to you for investing. Someone is going to need to untrouser a fortune to secure it, but deservedly so
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
It certainly was a unforgettable moment...
@markwood50734 ай бұрын
A beautiful video of an even more beautiful car. Incredible how you can convey such emotion through this media. A true masterpiece.
@TomHartleyJnrLtd4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@GavBowers4 ай бұрын
What a remarkable car and an equally captivating video to go with it. Incredible job done by all involved as it's a masterpiece. I'm only 45 minutes away from your showroom and would love to be able to see it.
@formula1129672 ай бұрын
I have heard of Ferrari itself restoring classic Ferrari cars, but I have never seen one actually done like this one, which is just incredible. A restoration like this performed at the Ferrari factory would be worth any cost on a car like the 250 GTO.