I'm six figures into this resto, but she's finally done... the Mario Andretti '91 Diablo is ready for me to enjoy
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Sweet. Is there a story in DC Mag about the restoration process?
All done and it's...January, FFS, like getting a bicycle for Christmas as a kid.
I'm sure you are relieved and excited at the same time. Look forward to hearing about your adventures with this beast.
Quote from: GreatBigAbyss on Jan 12, 2026, 03:40 PMSweet. Is there a story in DC Mag about the restoration process?
There is not. I've documented everything obviously and it's going to be part of the car's file/records, but I'm keeping the car fairly private and as out of the spotlight as I can. It's just been too taxing mentally for me at this point.
I did get one salt-free day to do a ~5km drive around the dealership. I allegedly hit insane speeds in it, and I can vouch that these are not crap to drive. Lol.
Incredible car, huge congrats on finally getting it done. Might be worth coming back to Toronto to go for a rip :D
Amazing. I remember you giving us the story on this back in the autos.ca days. Too bad we can't reference that again.
Must sound delicious...
Very nice!!
Awesome car and congrats for getting it all finished up. This a keeper?
Congrats. Looks great.
The goal is for this to be a keeper, but who knows what the future holds. It's absolutely a dream car for sure.
Looks so good, is there anything you can't do?
Homecoming... nice way to break in the new garage.
The neighbourhood kids lost their minds watching it pull up
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Sweet! Do you have anything keeping any fluids or debris from falling off the car above?
I think the stroller needs aftermarket wheels to fit in! LOL 😆
Neighborhood kids!? I'd be acting like a kid if anyone in my neighborhood pulled that beauty in their driveway!
Holy forking shirt, thats a beautiful ride man. I would 100% be asking for a ride if you were in my neck of the woods!!
That's awesome! Growing up, we lived in a fairly normal suburban neighborhood (TheHire knows exactly where) and across the street from us was a younger guy and his wife who had a Countach and a 308, I vividly remember going for a ride in the 308 as a kid, it was pretty special. Dude didn't last long - "business issues", divorce, etc.
Very nice garage.