A car enthusiast details a rare Bizzarrini P538, found in a secret car collection. The collection, started in the late '70s, includes cars unseen for decades, ranging from Pintos to Ferraris. The detailing process involved cleaning and conditioning the car's interior and exterior without water due to its open cockpit design. The car, one of possibly only six in existence, is powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine and is now ready for auction after being hidden for 30 years. The episode teases more cars from the collection to be detailed in future episodes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The collection was started in the late 1970s.
2. The collection was hidden away for 30 years and has not been seen by the public since.
3. The collection includes a wide range of cars, including customs, low-mileage cars, and rare models.
4. The Bitzerini P538 is a rare car, with only 2-6 known to exist in the world.
5. The Bitzerini P538 was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, a former Ferrari engineer.
6. The car was built in the 1960s and features a Chevrolet-powered V8 engine.
7. The owner of the collection also owns another Bitzerini P538, numbered 004.
8. The Bitzerini P538 is valued at around $750,000 to $1 million, depending on its condition and heritage.
9. The car has a 5.3-liter V8 engine and a five-speed manual transaxle.
10. The engine is attached to a tubular frame wrapped in a fiberglass body, weighing around 2,000 pounds.
11. The car's name, P538, stands for "posterior" (rear) and "5.3" for the engine size.
12. The owner of the collection has agreed to sell the cars, and an email address is provided for interested buyers.
13. The detailing process involved using specialized cleaning products and techniques to restore the car's original condition.
14. The detailing process took several hours and involved multiple stages, including cleaning, polishing, and protecting the car's surfaces.
15. The car's interior was also restored, including the seats, dashboard, and other components.