SHED RACING - Finessing the Ferrari and ‘tweak of the week’

We’re off to Italy soon with the Hall and Scott and a Ferrari 250 GT for 2 rallies. Just so you know the background : Suzie’s Dad, Stephen, painstakingly copied the body of his original Ferrari LWB California Spyder in the 1990s - the car we are going in was originally a Pininfarina Coupe but he rebodied it as a Cal Spyder - the chassis and running gear are matching numbers - just the body is new
Anyway I needed to familiarize myself with the car before driving it in Italy, so we’ve done some miles and tweaked a few things.

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I a great a great channel because of a great man with knowledge and skill gained from practical experience. A lot of new mechanics couod learn from these videos

[@marktaylor4821]

When I was. young teenager living in Stalham, Norfolk the chap that owner a local garage called Charioteers owned one. In those days (early 1970's) it was just an old car. The sound that it made when he took it along the by-pass was just amazing! And never forgotten. Just looking at it was breathtaking.

[@scottyb069]

I always loved the 61 250GT California from the famous movie "Ferris Bueller's day off", but this is my new favourite Ferrari.

[@robertharris7027]

But you know that this "Ferrari" was not a Ferrari, don't you?

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@@robertharris7027 I.Dutton does cover this aspect in the follow up video. (I trust the sun is shining in Utah; it's not here.)

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[@haitchkay]

250 Pininfarina coupes are gorgeous but i cant blame anyone for changing the body to a California Spyder. For me the SWB version with covered headlights is the most beautiful car ever. Period. Just perfection. And the sound of the Colombo V12 is simply divine. I hope i see one in person before i die.

[@ronnronn55]

Your youthful enthusiasm had me grinning from ear to ear the whole way thru. Great stuff. Thanks, Ronn

[@fidgetpants4058]

Wow what a beast, loved these when i was 10 in 1987 probably due to the bond film and appearing in dads autocar magazine every so often. Great stuff harry this really is the best channel👍thankyou 👌

[@billchasser8978]

Ivan. Thanks for the ride along. The sound of a Ferrari is unmistakable. Makes my heart race. Look forward to seeing your rally adventure in Italy.

[@gazzafloss]

As usual Ivan, you are so right, "who needs a radio or sound system when you can listen to such beautiful music made by the car". I never listen to the car sound system while driving my sports car. Matter of fact I removed the radios completely from both of my S type Jags and my E type when I had them, they sound so sweet when they're on full song.

[@beowulf5982]

Can't wait until you take us all to Italy.🙂

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Brilliant 'tweak'.I'm looking forward to the trip videos,and the race too.Have fun,and be safe.

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Ferrari California Spider oozes class & elegance. The engine is is so lovely and powerful!

[@elmerfudd1086]

Riding around in a California Spyder....sometimes life is good❤. Keep smiling Ivan. Cheers.

[@TheLeeattwood]

Thick diff oil,what a nightmare, you only got to drive it longer.Sir Stirling moss brother 😂😂😂

[@mreckes9967]

I knew nothing about these particular Ferrari's 15mins ago, I watch this and I'm now in love, what a fantastic bit of kit. What a wonderful car to tour Italy in, you lucky old so 'n' so, enjoy.

[@coldwarmotors]

What a fabulous car! A few days driving it around Italy would be magical. I will try not to be jealous as I drive my rattling heap to the store and buy some cans of ravioli to console myself... All the very best from Canada!

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

thank you for the ride in your FERRARI = GREAT IVAN = champion.

[@motomuso]

I'll make an understatement here: Nice car!

[@A-Lovely-Bit-of-Kit]

Fabulous video as always. Looking forward to the road trip!

[@dog8nut]

That is a proper Ferrari !! I always thought the early 60s California Spyders were the best looking Ferrari's ever!

[@ronmcgregor9324]

Wow. That engine note coupled with the tight gear change. Art you can really enjoy. Really looking forward to this series.

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[@oldclassiccarUK]

There's no finer engine sound than that V12, fantastic

[@keithmcintyre6403]

It's shocking how much the boot and lights look like an MGB. Hello from Canada.

[@briancochran8356]

That is a beautiful example of a 250 California spyder which is wroth millions.

[@davida877]

Nice work Ivan - looking forward to the Video - Regards

[@ronald1968]

Ivan.... Once again you prove yourself to be a gem.... driving that car must make you feel like a teenager all over again falling in love with motoring...... I have no doubt that the trip will be incredible....... Will you have an old defender as rescue barge along for thd drive??

[@philipcullen4300]

I really enjoy what you both do, and the knowledge and skills just to pop shims in and out of the diff, fantastic

[@nicholasmurphy8634]

Grand !

[@shedbythetracks]

Excellent as usual! I couldn't afford to stand on a street corner and watch that car go by.... but it's a beauty! Cheers from a shed in Iowa

[@davidshields948]

Highly entertaining

[@rogerpritchard]

Brilliant car, must be worth 5 million pounds. Hope its got air con!!

[@scottmartin356]

Tweak of the week reminds me of a guy I was in recovery with 🤗

[@mikemccarthy1398]

looking forward to the trip😁

[@installwebercarburetorsona6159]

Fantastic stuff

[@nickblake8633]

You're a gem Ivan Tweek of the Week more like Gem of the Gents!

[@Radioman1937]

Yet another joy from Ivan

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great fun Ivan, you have indeed rung the bell. Best wishes, Dean.

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Watching from 🇦🇺

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Watching from New Mexico 🇺🇲 👍

[@philiptyson4000]

Where you been all my life 😍

[@terencehawkes3933]

What an exquisite car!

[@charleshill9236]

Was watching you shifting gears. Looked like very clean and precise gear changes. Sweet machine!

[@paulelephant9521]

Not really suprising Mr Dutton is a multiple British touring car championship winner in the 70's, lovely to see he's still got all his skill!

[@drew699]

Brilliant vid. What a car, even if it’s ‘only’ a modded old Fezza. Look forward to your Italian odyssey.

[@jimclarke1108]

Might be star of the rallies🏆🏁

[@franzkoviakalak6981]

I want to see you drive it like you drove the Lotus!

[@geoffburrill9850]

Lovely looking Ferrari, am I right in thinking they were ' modified ' for the American Market? Look forward to road trip video.

[@BikeisDusty]

Learn something every time. 👍

[@davidhamer8333]

Superb as always.

[@lacossanostra]

there is a whining noise from a bearing from the waterpump or the alternator or the belts are old and hard !

[@Bikeaddict4235]

Wow what a great car , and the sound 😛

[@dufus7396]

Really is a very sexy car

[@josephbarker5883]

Nice post ❤️👍

[@BokorRider]

an Italian MGB!

[@shauntvr4312]

Lovely car

[@MrDogo123]

What's the music at the end please Ivan ? Great Stuff, I do enjoy your channel "Thanks"

[@daleskidmore1685]

What a car!

[@64Pete]

Love it, but it would be nicer, in my mind, with the OG bodywork. That noise though... hnnnnnggggg

[@davidforeman8347]

Always looking forward to each new video! Cheers!

[@garyroberts6554]

Ivan Wonderful informational entertainment as usual. I have a question though, if the car was originally Pininfarina Coupe how on earth do you make a new body in the shape of a Cal Spyder? and what do you call it now, is it still a Coupe or is it a spyder? Certainly a great video would be how you have gone about making new bodies for your cars.

[@suziepilkington5600]

The next video will reveal all !!

[@lilianecasner3336]

Fabulous ivan

[@yamasaki.design]

beautiful car for sure.. But what's that motorcycle leaning against the wall?

[@jbburton5928]

Lucky bar steward

[@francoischarpentier6000]

I love your sens of humour!

[@northlandrider5396]

This is one of your best videos, Ivan. Can you tell us more about the man who built it?

[@gordonanderson3111]

Does this 250 have the row of 6 two barrel carbs on top of the V-12? I sure would love to see some tweaking of those!

[@suziepilkington5600]

The car has a triple carb set up - Weber 40 DCL 6

[@franzkoviakalak6981]

I see this car at one point had its engine stolen - please tell us more

[@suziepilkington5600]

Allegedly in the US in mid 90s - but the right block definitely with the car when imported to UK 20 years ago - check out the next video

[@63sgjunior]

What a fabulous car and a real treat to see it's workings. Can't wait for the grand tour. Will you be looking in at Maranello don't forget to catch it all on camera. 👍

[@gerrycooper56]

The Ferrari was glorious.

[@barryphillips7327]

Beautiful car sounds great when he put the foot down, it is probably worth quite a bit!!!!

[@montedaestrada3563]

Are you the same Ivan Dutton who made kit cars in the 1970.80-s?

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Top down when sunny…..

[@tonycamplin8607]

If 20tho helped and 40 was too much I'm suprised that you didn't try 15.

[@robertwells6454]

What a fantastic Car. Art at it's finest as fare as I'm concerned. 😏👌

[@davidsheppard1133]

That’s the first time I have ever seen a Ferrari up close and underneath. They really are a thing of beauty! And they sound great!😃

[@richardmills1733]

A bit like Ivan really

[@stevemull2002]

This is the reason Bmw's have good radios

[@stephenhenion8304]

If I owned a Ferrari, I reckon I would bring it to Ivan

[@gargoreg]

I judge the like-ability of a car, on if it needs a Radio. I like my Rover cause it has a V8, my mate has a radio in his Lancia 4cly..... nuf said.

[@shakes7333]

"Why do you need a radio when you have a soundtrack like that" love it!

[@freddievonrost1251]

When in doubt, have a spare yellow California 250.

[@ianperry3485]

Was it “Catchpole” you were thinking of ?

[@joan4906]

Ivan, I think you might have to get some more stylish driving gloves before you go to Italy. Don't want them thinking you are an Englishman on holiday with a knotted handkerchief on his head. Ciao.

[@suziepilkington5600]

I think I will take him shopping - you're right the protective work gloves don't look the part

[@mikesage9544]

Wireless indeed. Nice bit of DD-C Ive. Alas another dieing art. Greetings from the Forest of Blackness.

[@allenschmitz9644]

The last man that knows what a 'Thiga ma jig' is.

[@scottmeeker9971]

If you own an old Ferrari, it’s good to have a friend with a lift.

[@gerrycooper56]

Same with a newer Ferrari!

[@suziepilkington5600]

It’s great to have a friend like Ivan with a wealth of knowledge and experience and a wicked sense of humor. And yes if you have any old car or a temperamental new car, then good to have a friend with a lift

[@gerrycooper56]

@@suziepilkington5600 you are very lucky and Ivan’s knowledge won’t get passed on.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

How does the shimming affect the backlash in the diff? I would have thought that moving the pinion .025" forward would have given half a turn backlash? Enjoy the drive! Chris B.

[@berockization]

I'll try this in mine... Well, one of them.

[@timheilman2089]

Must be a pretty good car if Ivan could only find a few tweaks.

[@jesscourt9068]

As a petrolhead, this is becoming seriously pornographic, and a must watch. Thanks again.

[@cw5900]

Could you do a video about the yellow California (7:05)? Great video by the way!

[@phoebrasl5111]

What is the car and what year?

[@JLo1960]

It's a 1960 Ferrari California Spyder. Ivan did say it was originally a coupe but must have had a Spyder body fitted to the chassis. Must still be worth a few million.

[@suziepilkington5600]

That is it - it is a 1960 250 GT Pininfarina coupe, which was in a very sad condition, when my Dad bought it 20 years ago. So he rebodied it as a LWB California Spyder. He’d restored an original competition LWB in the 90s and had an original SWB Cal for 20 years prior to that so he knew what he was doing

[@johnrussell5245]

@@suziepilkington5600 Thanks for the info, Suzie. Looking forward to watching the trip!

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​@@suziepilkington5600 Fantastic that you have met up with Ivan. Safe travels in Italy and super news on the forthcoming series.

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