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After a 2.5 year restoration, she's done

Started by TheHire, Jan 12, 2026, 01:01 PM

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TheHire

I'm six figures into this resto, but she's finally done... the Mario Andretti '91 Diablo is ready for me to enjoy



Current Fleet of Silliness:
'91 Diablo, '07 V8 Vantage 6MT, '91 911 Carrera, '90 Lotus Omega, '00 M5, '99 S500, '04 S2000, '04 G35 Coupe 6MT, '90 Camry AllTrac, '09 LS 460 AWD

Daily Drivers:
'17 LS 460 F-Sport, '24 RS6 Avant, '11 E 350 4MATIC

GreatBigAbyss

Sweet.  Is there a story in DC Mag about the restoration process?

Johnnymac

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.
Past vehicles, 2016 VW Golf R, 2020 VW GLI, 2022 Honda Civic Si

Current vehicle, 2024 Acura Integra Type S

TheHire

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.
Current Fleet of Silliness:
'91 Diablo, '07 V8 Vantage 6MT, '91 911 Carrera, '90 Lotus Omega, '00 M5, '99 S500, '04 S2000, '04 G35 Coupe 6MT, '90 Camry AllTrac, '09 LS 460 AWD

Daily Drivers:
'17 LS 460 F-Sport, '24 RS6 Avant, '11 E 350 4MATIC

Firm

Incredible car, huge congrats on finally getting it done. Might be worth coming back to Toronto to go for a rip :D
Current Fleet: 60 MGA, 78 MGB, 84 Camaro, 85 Trans Am, 96 Firebird, 96 Firebird Formula, 00 GMC Sonoma, 03 SLK320, 04 Maserati Spyder, 06 Escalade, 07 DTS, 10 XKR

Bridgecity

Amazing. I remember you giving us the story on this back in the autos.ca days. Too bad we can't reference that again.

RRocket


Gurgie

Current rides - 2025 Mazda CX-70 GT-P, 2006 Porsche 911

Revelations

Awesome car and congrats for getting it all finished up. This a keeper?