Imagine a Ferrari whose destination is... the scrapyard. That's exactly what happened to this Ferrari 360 Modena, a Maranello icon produced between 1999 and 2005, which could have ended up dismantled for parts. But this was not to be: the teams at Desguace Motocoche, a Spanish junkyard, decided to save it.
A supercar destined for the scrapyard... saved by the scrapyard!
The Ferrari was in critical condition: an impact to the right front had destroyed the radiator, damaged part of the mechanics and bent the rim. For the former owner's insurance company, it was probably an irretrievable wreck, ready to be sent for dismantling.
But for the teams at Desguace Motocoche, the scenario was to be quite different. This treatment center for end-of-life vehicles is authorized to buy back and repair certain vehicles before they are destroyed. In this case, rather than dismantle the 360 Modena to sell its parts, they chose to repair it in order to save it.
An intelligent choice: a repaired and restored Ferrari is worth far more than its value in parts. And for enthusiasts, that 400hp naturally-aspirated 3.6L V8 coupled to its six-speed F1 sequential gearbox was impossible to resist. The Italian supercar was about to be given a second life.
Repairs with new and used parts
What was supposed to be a "simple" repair turned into a complete restoration. Here are the main stages:
- Replacement of the right-hand radiator and its electric fan
- Installation of a new air-conditioning condenser
- Temporary bypass of cooling circuit to test engine before complete repair
- Right front wing and lower spoiler replacement (used parts)
- Straightening and replacing headlight brackets
- Fitting a ventilation grille and air channelizer
- Complete paintwork to restore the original Rosso Corsa shine
- Fitting slightly wider Ferrari 550 Maranello rims
- Leather interior cleaning and refurbishment
- F1 sequential gearbox overhaul
- Complete detailling
After weeks of work, the 360 Modena has finally been restored to near-new condition.
In total, the team reports having spent around €21,000 on parts for this restoration (excluding labor), thanks to a clever mix of used parts from the scrap yard and new parts when necessary.
The purchase price of the car is not specified in the video, but it seems marginal in relation to the scale of the project and the final value of this Ferrari saved from destruction. To follow the steps, watch the video below.
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