The "F40 Evolution" - Starting at Step 1: Chassis Table & Body Setup!

[@stanceworks]

Hey guys! I uploaded a different to cut to the Patreon page, but I wanted to be clear: it's not to lock anything behind a paywall. Unfortunately, the KZbin Algorithm is a picky monster, and I tend to cut out segments where I'm rambling and carrying on, as they're terrible for retention and thus the channel. But enough people have asked for it, so if you'd like more of me just BSing and getting nerdy about the project, head to the Patreon page and subscribe for 7 extra minutes of content. :) www.patreon.com/stanceworks

[@OMY2FYB]

How are you tracking project managment, budget etc?

[@ameenr9129]

Same

[@stanceworks]

I put my fingers in my ears so I can’t hear anything, and then I scream until the problems go away.

[@rmg8729]

@@stanceworksrelatable

[@rileyalexander5372]

So glad I found you guys. Love that you are doing a F40 and love that it's pissed off some youtube car guys (cough cough casey putsch cough cough). Keep up the epic work and can't wait to see it finished. Only other build I've been stoked for was cleetus's drag car eagle.

[@colejohnson5447]

The fact that a Chanel with less than 300k subscribers is building a custom frame F40 is wild. This channel is criminally underrated!

[@eriklarson9137]

Saying there were losing the shop will help with this.

[@geoffchambers3589]

Probably not for long.

[@stanceworks]

To be clear, we are losing the shop. This project was in the works and all the money was spent well before we ever learned we had to move. More content is coming soon on the shop move - we're hoping to lock down a new spot next week.

[@richardcampbell8685]

@@stanceworksgood luck

[@PixelVogue]

doubt it will be around 300k for long

[@LegalEagle]

So proud to be the title sponsor of this build! Can't wait to see it in LegalEagle colors and livery!

[@xgreendudex3]

He didn't mention you in the video?

[@alanlal3684]

​@@xgreendudex3I think it's a joke on ferrari lawsuits, he might need the sponsorship on the road.

[@SlammedStatus]

Lol waiting for that letter, better defend our boy!

[@TheRubiksrocks]

LegalEagle watching SW?.. Damn. Respect.

[@battles.digital]

@LegalEagle - much respect for you on this one! Love all of the automotive collaboration you have been doing.

[@Bostongrn]

Haven’t been this excited for a KZbin series in a while, this is incredible

[@ParkAndRoll]

Same here

[@E_JIM3N3Z11b]

Damn you must not get out much

[@Bostongrn]

@@E_JIM3N3Z11b making fun of someone for enjoying something while you’re literally watching the same video is crazy.

[@inadverse7249]

For me one of the best builders on YT right now, ready to enjoy a top level build

[@安迪-o1t]

Exactly! full 2 years or more to go of total craziness, just can’t wait:)

[@ofthenearfuture]

5:35 So nice to see old clips of Chloe... so sorry for your loss, I hope you and your family are doing well

[@andrewbrown9460]

Mate, I think a lot of people think that you are building their car. It’s your car and you can build it whatever way you want. Can’t wait to see the results. Cheers 👍

[@duncanrandall2551]

1:13 legitimately looks like a video game load screen/ garage. The lighting and reflections are immaculate

[@Boris_V]

I was thinking the exact same thing. The only time I've seen an F40 this clean and with lighting like that before, was in a video game.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

Now that you say it, I can't unsee it lol

[@gbspikyfish]

For me, an F40 that looks just like an F40, but with modern underpinnings would pretty much be my dream car.

[@richardcampbell8685]

Agreed. I was literally day dreaming about my perfect f40 restomod whilst watching this. Lol

[@brokensmilephoto]

The F40 was pretty ahead of it's time chassis wise. I think modern components and strengthen frame section would probably do wonders for the way the cars drive. But sadly, many F40's never get driven because they are to collectable/valuable now. I do think Mike's on the right path though with doing it with just a shell. Taking a F40 and doing what he did the the 308 might be the worse move in history. lol. But I've also heard in the past you can take a 308 shell, and pretty much convert it to a F40 by adding rebuilding the rear sub section longer. If that's true, I'd be tempted to kill the 308 I just finished building, and slap the F40 body onto it. lol

[@frongicide]

No the chassis wasn't ahead of its time lol. It's a basic steel frame. The XJR15 which was built concurrently used a full composite monocoque.

[@TalkieToaster.]

@@frongicide the quality of the frame also left a lot to be desired, especially by the standards of today.

[@ohhighwaylines]

amen.

[@ProTouringSS]

Get yourself a tram gauge, I use one for my structural body repairs. It's more precise then a tape measure and not expensive at all. It'll also lock into measurement position so you can mirror the specs side to side

[@stephenwooliscroft4887]

Love this already. I wouldn’t spend a second worrying about whether to call it a real F40 or not. I’m totally with you on how special it will be to know the body is genuine F40 whilst the car underneath is as close as you can get to perfect for you. Surely best of everything!

[@UKBUILT]

Agreed 👍 The body makes it for me 😍

[@TommyRibs]

Mike, I think the best part of this channel is that we get to watch a man who is truly making his dreams come true. In life, very few of us end up doing that. We dream, and we live our lives. You are living your hopes and dreams and taking us along for the ride. This is a great project.

[@thebrelon]

I really like your IDGAF attitude towards what people think you should or shouldn't do about your real Ferrari F40. Keep it up I already love that build!

[@stenelson]

Don’t stress dude. It’s not an F40. 👌🏼

[@thebrelon]

@@stenelson don't care what you think it's or it is not

[@azzi.arthur]

Right? People forget that until not too long ago we were limited to very few options of car TV shows, that were completely scripted and designed to show the minimum in the maximum amount time and full of ads in the middle. And all you could do to complain was yell at your tv... Now we have basically unlimited options on KZbin of guys putting out FREE entertainment and showing what really matters, with very little BS, and so many people only care about being negative ffs!

[@danielgoonan3754]

@@stenelson Imagine being so offended by the Man using the word F40 you need to go and comment multiple times it isn’t. No one cares what YOU think it is. Us normal people who aren’t Narcissists Are stoked no matter the title given to it. Go take your purist attitude somewhere else

[@firelizard2]

@@danielgoonan3754 There's literally nothing wrong with what Mike is doing. It's just funny to see the level of completely unnecessary coping with the fact that it's a homebuilt car with an F40 body, not a Ferrari F40. That doesn't make the project any less cool at all, it's ok. You guys can relax and celebrate what it is. The idea that people must think a genuine F40 is cooler if they don't consider this a real F40 is self-imposed.

[@maestro0428]

My dad used to own/publish a car magazine. He was friends with many dealers, so test driving was a regular occurrence. Some of those dealers were selling/storing exotics. One winter day we stopped at one and they had not one but TWO F40s they were storing/maintaining at that time. The owner was gracious enough to remove the covers, let each of us sit in it and we started it up as well. I cherish that memory as I will never own one and they are my absolute favorite. By the time my daughter was 9 (shes 16 now) she had sat in about $15m worth of cars. Lucky kid. Good luck with your build, you got a new subscriber!

[@Low760]

The value of the car shouldn't be the point there. The cars as cars should be.

[@4Kandlez]

@@Low760 He didn't say the monetary value was the most important thing, it's just an indication of how special the cars were.

[@elitesennabubble]

I went to a Ford car meet at the factory in Dagenham and I got to sit in a genuine Ford GT40. One of the coolest moments in my life

[@smcdowell8390]

Luigo follow only the ferrari. Make the purists cry mate.

[@bosmeck]

the fact that it's a real body should be good enough... the fact that you're going to build an F40 with your spin on it well, that's perfect. I like to watch creative people at work and there can be no doubt, you're creative. So good luck in the project brother. Just a quick note, please finish the UR Audi.. cheers.

[@BPBomber]

@@bosmeck 100% agreed. And to expand; not only creative, but absolute zero half-assing or corner cutting. Wild creativity meticulously built to perfection.

[@IAMDetailing]

Always happy to have you in the shop my friend! Excited to see your build come to fruition! Do your thing, YOUR WAY! It’s going to be epic

[@mrsquirrel8079]

Dudeeee... a Judd V10 would be BEYOND EPIC!!!!

[@UKBUILT]

It would 😍 I would love one

[@washinours]

when I heard "not cool enough" my jaw dropped a little

[@RHOWDYRED]

I remember logging on to StanceWorks to read about slammed out BMWs back in 2014 when i was looking to buy my first car (an E30). Mike was still mainly doing photography and had started Rusty Slammington (i still have a print poster). Look how far you guys have come! I've been gone for awhile but I'm back to see this build! Keep going Mike!

[@pbpx]

I have that poster in my office! I need to move it to the garage beside my e24

[@-tr0n]

So weird seeing the change, especially not being a real follower.

[@J4rn0]

Germany? Lots of Cylinders? V12 TDI BABY!!

[@FlavioCadamuro]

please no

[@SkylineLofe]

HELL YEAH

[@AccAkut1987]

Given his background it's probably a BMW V12, if it fits. A VW W12 would be an odd, but cool choice too, a lot of existing VR6 tuning could go into that. Haven't seen any used in a MR layout, outside the original Nardo concept.

[@FazedInferno]

​@@AccAkut1987There's a guy in the UK making VR5/VR6 swapped MK3 MR2's 😀

[@ambrosettisimone7104]

Hahaha, could you imagine xD

[@IBODEGAI]

I used to be a car hauler. Towards the end of my employment e we did mostly luxury and exotics white glove service. I’ve seen and touched and driven an F40. My favorite car on the planet did not disappoint even just loading it in a trailer. I’m beyond excited for this series. Locked in till the end! Let’s go!

[@thecoolestkidinkalkallo9621]

Your way to internet bro

[@jwalster9412]

The fact that this body is mostly clamshellsnis definitely a blessing, as now you dont need to line up nearly as many panels as a Toyota Camry, another benefit is that its also incredibly light. So an F40 is ironically a great starting point to learn chassis fabrication.

[@matthewlowry8005]

The Lamborghini Miura in the detail shop is just absolutely stunning, like don't get me wrong I love the F50 but the Miura in my opinion is just such a beautiful and timeless car

[@IAMDetailing]

Stoked you liked it! We have some videos of these details coming soon!

[@LooseFab]

Beyond hyped for this build man! So sick to see all your ideas come to life.

[@chriss8784]

I never heard of this channel until your previous episode, but I'm here for the entire build now! So cool!

[@joecosta3416]

Check out some of the other builds, the 308 (244 GTK) is iconic. There are a lot of episodes, but it's so satisfying if you start from the beginning. There's a ton to learn from Mike if you're about it. Ultra creative, incredible fab work, big attention to detail, huge ideas that actually get seen through. He's also one of the few I feel like that will FINISH a project and actually finish that last 10%

[@joemother1098]

Second watching the GTK build all the way through💯

[@chriss8784]

@@joecosta3416 I'll have to go back and check this out. I'm really not about crapping on youtubers, but I'm really glad I found this channel. I followed B is for build for awhile, thinking maybe it would be something more. But I eventually unfollowed and I'm so glad I found this channel! This is what I was looking for!

[@sebastianallerdings1987]

I am new to this channel thanks to these very intrersting thumbnails and the algorithm. I wanted to thank you for going in such detail of building everything like the table and chassis mockup. I guess, you might have filmed a lot for this project already, but I am really looking forward to some tube chassis planning and building. This series is already inspiring me for my own builds that I have planned for the future. I am still young (22) and have a bunch of expanding of knowledge and connections to do but God willing, I'll fulfill my potential. Thanks again, I am really looking forward to the progress of this series. Greetings from Germany

[@raremetalrecords8810]

I hope you bought the Ferrari A1GP V8 engine for sale in England. You will have a 1/1 F40 no matter what happens it will be epic.

[@bradhughes613]

Didn't he say they went to Germany?

[@KelaBeats]

Idk why some nerds can't just watch and enjoy. This is so sick and I'm excited to follow this build!

[@quekapital]

Man i was a university student downloading pictures of rusty in its first iteration and i was a huge fan back then, I'm so proud I stuck around to follow your journey to this point. All the years ago I never imagined you'd be building an F40! Congratulations and I can't wait to follow along on this build.

[@KinoMatteo]

Really digging this visuals in this episode. Anthony really hit it out of the park

[@PrinceCbass]

40 years old....making me feel really old LOL. The other day my wife and i were talking about our childhood and I said ...20 years ago. She quickly reminded me that I was 28 ....20 years ago. So I had to correct myself and say 40 years ago. WOW how time flys

[@tonyfondacaro1980]

I'm a detailer, and I follow i am detailing religiously. Of all the detailing channels and vlogs I think they do the absolute best work, and the way they consistently make these car look better-than brand new is amazing. I've learned so much watching them and gotten inspired so many times. Happy to see they're getting more and more recognition for the incredible work they do.

[@johnlaw5762]

I found/find it very hard to understand paying what is clearly a frightening amount of money for a real shell alone since the complete car will likely be worth less than what was paid for these parts (?) BUT your outro rant is completely fair…this is your car…the way you want it. And probably a passion project over a financial investment. I’m just thankful there are brave souls like you in YT world so we can watch some epic content. I wish you all the best my man, I know it’ll be great

[@depthsounderdave]

He turned a $300k offer for the 244, suffice to say this would fetch more.

[@ii_dynasty]

​​@@depthsounderdaveIt did compete in a racing tournament and was quite popular at the race.

[@depthsounderdave]

@@ii_dynasty I think that was before or during preps for Australia. Certainly before the transmissions and engine woes.

[@ironmonkey1512]

@@depthsounderdave people update or put fresh motors in race cars all the time. I don't think the issues detract that much from it's value.

[@ericschumacher5189]

I’m not knocking this (it’s his time / effort / money), but if it’s going to be an updated 80’s style race car, and does see the track, there is a very real chance it will receive damage……in racing it’s not if / it’s when something will happen; even in time attack / non-wheel-2-wheel racing off-track excursions result in significant damage even when no contact is made with anything (just hopping the curbing and the gravel / sand trap stopping the car rapidly)…….all things can be fixed but, the body is the is eye watering part to replace and most easily damaged by scenarios like mentioned above…… If he’s making a SEMA type vehicle that has the engineering of a race car but, doesn’t see the road or competition then this make sense, but if is getting used for the purpose he eluded too near the end of the vid, I’d probably be making body molds right now.

[@CodyLambert-h9p]

Hey, brother, you totally got this with your skill and fabrication.You have no idea how horrible the F40 is.Put together once you start looking underneath and looking at the frames and looking at the welds of the square tube.You'll understand what I'm talking about.I had to deal with these monsters I. Was completely shook on how the front suspension goes to the frame when I looked at it

[@michaeljones270]

you will have as close to an F40 as any one of us watching could ever dream of. love the videos forget the haters.

[@Ruserton]

The way you talk about things and explain them in this video is so far above most every youtube channel. Consice yet still very informative, I love it

[@appraiser1717]

the detail on those cars under that light are amazing!! Looks like the red is glowing!

[@lfo2vco]

I’m going to be watching both StanceWorks’ F40 build and Ratarossa’s F40 build with interest. For sure their approaches are going to be very different and that in itself is going to make for some great content. Bravo guys bring it on.

[@broyout3586]

About your stance on 'originality': I love it. You do you. To the purists, it will never stand up to scrutiny but who cares. You are building in the spirit of the guys who built the original in the first place, and if anything, this will be the greatest hommage f40 you can imagine. There is nothing to apologize for and you are right in taking the stand you do. Can't wait to discover what the engine will be, this must be one of the most exciting car builds on the internet today.

[@matviyk3066]

I think Enzo would be more proud of this, compared to some of the pretentious brats that own Ferraris and never did anything more technically complex than change a valve cover gasket.

[@broyout3586]

@@matviyk3066 Haha, I think it would be a sure bet that 99+% of Ferrari owners have no idea what a valve cover gasket is. And you are very right about Enzo: he had an outspoken disdain for his customers and made no secret of the fact he only needed them to finance his racing ambitions. This disdain is present to this day in how Ferrari, the company treat its customers 🙂

[@danmastellotto9862]

@@matviyk3066 This is where its getting ridiculous. Are there AI Positive comment bots? You think Enzo would be proud? That comment made me laugh out loud.

[@matviyk3066]

@@danmastellotto9862 making something racebred perform even better for sure would make Enzo tickle compared to most f40s with rotting rubber hoses but original motor

[@danmastellotto9862]

@@matviyk3066 Its like saying to Enzo, hey mate, can I take you're perfect gorgeous daughter out on a date, but I want to make her hair Platinum Blond, put ridiculous make up on her and put her in a low cut dress. I think Enzo would say VaFanculo! She is perfect the way she was made. Just go out and race a Radical if you want a fast Kit Racing Car. Replacing a few out of date rubbers and tyres is not a problem. Rebuilding one of the greatest cars Ferrari has ever made by putting an F40 shell over some kid in a garrage and saying hes better than Ferrari is another completely different ball park.

[@KM-mt5gx]

Mike, I wanted to share my appreciation at how meticulously you show your methods and reasoning. It really helps to understand the “hard science” that goes into performance cars. This is probably the best automotive content on KZbin right now and that’s not an easy feat with the builds that others have undertaken.

[@jamesmcfarlane4060]

I don't care about all those little details some seem up in arms about, I am loving your little details, making this F40 yours. Keep up the awesome work dude :)

[@crc0889]

The amount of cool shit you do that no one else has even thought of doing, let alone dared to, is amazing.

[@MapleMonarchy]

So pumped for this. Who cares if people say it’s “not real”. For car guys like us, this is the closest anyone could get. I didn’t even think this was possible and yet here you are doing it. So for that I thank you for taking the risk. So cool and mad respect. I loved the last Ferrari build but this will be even better

[@autos_in_review]

Projects like this are the reason I got into working on cars as a profession. This is beyond cool.

[@ohareport]

fuck me that complete F40 looks SO GOOD

[@kellarj8674]

Remember no Ferrari emblem 😂

[@OMY2FYB]

@@kellarj8674 no need

[@kellarj8674]

@@OMY2FYB I was joking about that

[@OMY2FYB]

@@kellarj8674 me too

[@joecosta3416]

@@kellarj8674 I don't think Ferrari would make a big deal about anything unless the badges are actually altered. The Nyancat 458 had altered badges, so it got a C&D, since they want to defend their IP. The 244 kept its Ferrari badges and nobody came after him, I'd imagine it's probably fine

[@chrisluehmann3094]

Hell yes. The last 6 or 7 mins of the video is what other creators need to strive to achieve. Screw the comments and build what inspires you. This is going to be insane.

[@shibapatrol801]

I guess using the word 'REAL' is a little jarring to some car purists/enthusiasts but to anyone who grew up dreaming about the F40, this is like a dream come true and I respect what you're doing and look forward to the rest of the videos!

[@Ottienger]

This has to be the most exciting build to date. F40 imo is the peak of Ferrari design. So pumped for you! And props for calling out the haters and doing your thing.

[@pamacleod]

I’m behind EVERYTHING you said, and what you stands for. Go hard Mike ! Can’t wait to see how this turns out, and inspired to Patreon support this build.

[@chrislee6691]

I am so glad I found this channel, it encompasses everything I love about cars. You are such an inspiration Mike. There are always those who have something to say, and most often they are not doing anything other than talking. I love that you are building what you want to build and you don’t need to explain yourself to anyone. Keep doing what you are doing, it is a dream and I’m glad someone is doing it and sharing it. Thank you! Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@CHOPSHOPX]

I would like to thank KZbin for putting video 1 of the F40 build in my "Hey check these guys out section". I was 14 when the F40 was first published in Motortrend or Car and Driver and have loved it ever since. I'm looking forward to this build.

[@alman-world]

Michael Good god - that new table will be a real mission getting to your new shop!!!

[@agonzo626]

Watched almost every 308 episode, really looking forward to this series👍🏼

[@matz4k]

I am to broke for Patreon and understand that this is no small task and it takes a lot of time. But I am also very impatient and can't stop thinking about this project :D So pls release the next episode

[@TedTuned]

Best part about this is Mike doing it the way HE wants, not what other people think is the "right" way. And pretty much telling people that if they don't like it, to hump off and build their own. Respect. ❤

[@nicu-gs3qs]

I don't think I've ever subscribed to a channel so fast, this thing is going to be incredible

[@Todd_Farnsworth]

So stoked to watch this from the beginning. I caught the 244 halfway through and couldn't get enough. You're the man

[@jimsperling1619]

I like that you are building it the way you want don't care what other people think you do you can't wait to see what come up with

[@joseldavilagonzalez7058]

The best channel hands down .. member since the start 🇵🇷

[@Christopher_Rock]

If u need F40 parts, Eurospares might have it. Ratarossa visited them once and they had all sorts of pieces.

[@wvuvino21]

If he doesn't mention or link with Ratarossa in this build series I'm going to UNSUB. Rat showed 2 f40 custom builds 3 years ago on his channel.

[@FoRmaTiTo]

That’s where the body parts came from haha

[@Rhombus-inc]

@@wvuvino21its not that deep lmao

[@Flapperdepap]

Normally I don’t like the way sponsors ruin movies. But send cut send does it right. They just do it on this channel and others. If I lived there I’d definitely use their services. Please sponsor more content like this!

[@mathieuvigier1216]

Hey Mike, I love when you speak the truth, this car is 40 years old, maybe it was the best from this time period, but things have changed since, and a racing tube frame can be a lot better than the original car was, and as you said, it's your vision of it so do as you want and it will be great ! There's always people who know more and pretend to be og when they aren't, never mind hater and purist telling you how it should be, because only one person is spending money on this build, it's you ! We are just along for the ride, if someone doesn't want to enjoy it, ok get out of the avendture and move on, no one is forcing you to watch ! I'm very excited to follow your build and see your dreams come to fruition. I love when a great mind buid his dream project, it's inspiring other to follow their dream too ! I wish you luck and hope I can see the final product !

[@One_Guy]

This Build is so awesome! What an Epic Journey you're starting on here! Excited to see where you take this!

[@uzernaim1648]

i dont think i have ever been more excited for a series

[@lefunghi6151]

The fact that “just” the body panels of a car can have this much of an effect is wild. Watching is crazy, being in the room with this must be something else. Unicorn car, unicorn project. I don’t think this could ever be topped.

[@travisellemans3020]

Mike, thank you. Step 1, fucking thank you. Thank you for going back, stepping us through not just the table build but also laying out the body. And lastly, thank you for us average Jo’s, who will literally never own an F40 and could never even attempt what you are with YOUR FERRARI F40!!

[@_swells8]

Absolute mic drop and it's only episode 2! This channel won't be underrated for much longer. Excited to see this build pan out

[@sprintermaximus]

Let the naysayers say. Truly, the tube chassis is better, period. Especially for your purposes. I am curious what motor and gearbox you are putting in this thing. I feel like it needs to match the audible ... ness of the original turbo v8. Cheers man.

[@eddiegdrums1646]

iamdetailing is one of the best detailing channels I've seen on KZbin. All of their videos are mesmerizing.

[@IAMDetailing]

Thanks for watching! We’re appreciate you :)

[@eddiegdrums1646]

@@IAMDetailing You guys are the best!!

[@matz4k]

YOU SAID NEXT WEEK!? You can't leave me hanging like that 😭 greetings from Germany, can't wait to find out where you went...

[@KutsugeMindUrmoks]

Yeah I just came to check aswell

[@xN1NJ4smurfx]

I followed the GTK build from start to finish in real time and loved it. Haven't watched much since your visit down here to Australia, cos life..., but this series has pulled me in again. This build promises to be above and beyond anything I thought possible, and I cannot wait to see how it goes! Awesome work, Mike, so stoked for you!

[@junoliljekvist4120]

Congratulations on hitting 300 000 subscribers!! Been here since day 1 of the first Ferrari build, and looking forward to seeing more progress on the F40!!

[@d1specdrifter]

🎉❤that table is amaze balls. I need one of those. Great video and content as always Looking forward to the f40 build. Big fan here in TEXAS

[@mrb2917]

no one says amaze balls anymore

[@mathiasnkristensen]

​@@mrb2917 this dude clearly does though.

[@Wmoore1]

​@@mrb2917 nobody ever did

[@smylz_mate]

Only issue with the table is the burrs on the holes

[@slothandturtle8036]

Nooo, you’ve been to Germany without a meet & greet ?? 😱😭 😜 I love this project, the F40 is my dream car! Unfortunately I could only afford a Maserati 4200 Cambiocorsa… at least it has a Ferrari engine 🤷🏻‍♂️ However, I can’t wait to watch next episodes. 👍🏻💪🏻

[@TimothyKiburi]

If you want a real F40 that looks just like every other F40, go look at that. That has to be the best part of the video. Looking forward to this build.

[@mattspangler170]

This is hitting all the marks, screw the people who say it won't be a real F40, this will be better all around. Congrats on this journey !

[@snowtyre]

I know you want to build a frame from the ground up, but it will be a lot easier to register it for the street if you start with a Ferrari 308 VIN. Get a wrecked 308 (GTS, GTB, even GT4) and just use the front and rear firewalls and floors. Nothing structural. Basically that stuff from a 308 would just save you a bit of sheet brake fabrication, and you'd get the VIN plate. And if you start early enough you don't have to worry about smog etc.

[@millsjaw6805]

He has got a 308

[@nicovanos]

That garage is a dream.

[@UKBUILT]

😍

[@LizGro]

Merc/AMG V12 25:57

[@Vinegar_Stroke]

My first thought too

[@jean-paulciantar5518]

Deffo

[@rosshanchett]

Yep exactly my thoughts as well!

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

Solid guess, would be reliable... But it came with a V8 turbo...

[@BrianHurry]

My thoughts too when before he said Germany

[@tomjay.]

I'm sure it's been said but to hell with the haters, this is a real f40 and I totally understand why the genuine body means so much to you. I'll be here for every episode ❤

[@ronniesunshine1163]

I haven't been this excited for a video series in YEARS

[@luiscotto64]

Nothing will beat a V12 engine sound! You da Man!!!!!

[@MERK_U]

A V10 would be crazy in that thing 😂

[@naufalkusumah2192]

Well, he said a Judd V10 isnt cool enough, so that means a V12 then 🤷‍♂

[@42Hertzer]

Hear, hear! A straight 5cyl can sound amazing 5 x 2 = triple goodness! ;)

[@Flying_Fetus]

Judd 5.5L V10 would be insane but they are expensive AF. I think a 458 Speciale motor would be a great mix of practicality, period-correctness, and sound. Just my thoughts.

[@daboy12s]

I think it will be a turbo'd BMW V10

[@joecosta3416]

@@Flying_Fetus Wouldn't a Judd engine be high on maintenance? I feel like it'd definitely be more practical to go for an engine with rebuilds rated by miles instead of hours. A more modern v8 Ferrari engine would be pretty cool!

[@Zodicus]

I swear, if Mike managed to pull of a salvaged Formula 1 engine from the 90s or 2000s to put in his F40, I will lose my shit.

[@Kengouru]

Hands down the most interesting and least pretentious car channel out there! And the fact that you're NOT building the F40 with original parts is actually the most exciting part of this build!!!

[@shaefferryan]

Straight piped it is going to sound so unreal! Possibly the best sounding F40 on the planet!

[@RogueViirus12]

Fantastic episode as always. I know what's coming and what's happened up to this point (shout out patreon/discord private lounge), yet still the excitement of seeing it all in cinematic form made me not even realize I was already at the end of the video. Y'all are definitely killing it, and I'm happy to see y'all finally getting the eyes, recognition, and sub gains you've always deserved. Excited for episode 3 because none of these guys has a clue what's coming.

[@TheCarGuy37]

The bar is so high the guesses have to be proportional. I'm guessing a McLaren F1 V12. Mike went to Germany and he's a BMW nut.

[@RhombusProductions]

​@@TheCarGuy37 Me, I'm thinking Ferrari/Maserati V8 or even a V12. Putting anything other than a Ferrari engine in it would be HERETICAL

[@TheCarGuy37]

The problem is that no one wants to work on Ferrari engines, and all work is stupid expensive. That's why he's got a Honda engine in a Ferrari already. I was just being proactive.

[@RhombusProductions]

Yeah, but if he wanted something affordable, he wouldn't have gone for fully original new old stock body panels. He explained in the video he wanted to build a real F40, and it would only be fitting for a real Ferrari to have a real Ferrari engine.

[@PetermusPrime]

A Lamborghini V12 would be hilarious in that car.

[@NoClassic]

Even if the body ends up a bit off that just makes it more like the real cars Ferrari was putting out in the era lol.

[@wadedarcy788]

Your lovely Chloe on the forklift! She was the best girl ever 💜🥺

[@KevinAguirre-y4b]

This thing is sick. This is what being a true car guy is. Trying to make a legendary car your own build is one of a kind. Hats off to you. Can’t wait to see it done.

[@hoffy000]

This is going to be one savage build , how bloody good 🤘🤘

[@Chad_H]

It took me 4 tries to read the text blurb @21:06 😂

[@Darelumga]

If you watch on PC Arrow keys jump 5esc, [ , ] and [ . ] jumps frame by frame 😉

[@BigCarKilla]

25:31 it’ll be a V12

[@staipari6244]

This is rad. I remember thinking during the 244 build "dude should just cut out the old chassis and tube frame that bad boy". Now you are doing it with a freakin F40 body and i'm all in for it. You are building the 80's/90's kids dream car fleet. thanks for sharing.

[@Sparkystacoma]

When I was a child I read my grandfather's car & driver and it had the Ferrari f40 VS Porsche 959. Although I was into motor and mechanical stuff before. This is what got me into cars and the F40 has been my first love with the general Lee being a side chick.

[@markomudrinic]

“Doesn’t care about F40 VINs” Loved that.

[@byGiNeSiToX]

A Judd V10 isnt cool enough????? WOW that engine must be special

[@scotth7686]

The 244 build kept me entertained for a couple years. I looked forward to every episode. But this is not only NEXT level, it is the highest level. This is the best project on YT, hands down. Gonna be insane. Anybody who is hung up on the fact that it may not be a “real” F40, is totally missing the point.

[@romantudor3263]

Stumbled across you chanel on shorts. I am trully impressed you guys are not super popular yet. Astonishing content!

[@flexinclouds]

A modern iteration of an F40 will be wild to see. You get a chance to fix, improve & upgrade a lot of the weak points & flaws with original cars. Plus adding a more motorsport feel, along with very obvious performance & safety upgrades.

[@BimmerAti]

Love your work Mike! Who cares if it's "real" or not? THIS is car building! You are one of the greatest car builders and will always be a role model for car enthusiasts! Greetings from Hungary!