A Ferrari F40 never ends up on the scrap heap. An absolute symbol of the supercar of the 80s and 90s, each damaged car is meticulously reborn. We still remember the F40 that caught fire in Monaco or the one belonging to Lando Norris (who wasn't at the wheel), which was involved in a fender-bender.
In the same spirit, a new, damaged F40 has just been restored to its former glory by Carrosserie Lecoq, the official Ferrari body shop in France. The workshop has shared a video retracing the stages of an exceptional rebuild, carried out with the utmost respect for the original specifications.
The first step was to realign the chassis on a carbench to restore the supercar's perfect geometry. A crucial phase, given that the F40's structure determines its balance and performance.
Next, they tackled the adjustment of emblematic rear parts, such as the hood and rear bumper. Each element was positioned with meticulous precision to restore the original harmony.
The engine compartment was then repainted in black, as per the factory finish, before moving on to the meticulous preparation of the entire body. Then came the most eagerly-awaited moment: the application of Rosso Corsa, Ferrari's iconic hue, carried out to the original specifications.
Finally, the F40 was reassembled piece by piece, with extreme care, restoring the car to its original beauty and nobility. The story has a happy ending: the Ferrari F40, wounded but not lost, has been restored to its former glory.
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And it's Norris who can't control his Ferrari F40 and hits the rail?
it was a driver other than Norris, we never found out who.
Ah well, fortunately, otherwise for an F1 driver it would be a disgrace.
It seems as though Lando's car has less damage than what was shown in the first picture. Is there confirmation this was indeed Lando's F40 being repaired?
Ma è sicura un'auto con simili prestazioni dopo una riparazione di danni che, potrebbero avere coinvolto anche il telaio o altre parti che potrebbero essersi piegate?