Dear Doug, this is Stuart Hayim, at FMLI. I was happy to see this joint marketing piece until I heard of your recent actions handling the 365. Now I am really happy. Doug, just when I thought there were no more honest folks left, you go and prove me wrong! Thank You. Gregg and Gianni just told me of your recent handling (re the 365) and I wanted you to know I am both aware and most appreciative. It is not often that 1 honors a deal, especially when they could have “copped out” and made a few bucks more for themselves.
Doug, I guess that is why you (and I hope me) have the reputation that you do. Best of all, it is honorable actions like yours that, in the long run, will make you a far “richer” person. I hope this is just the beginning of us making more money and having a good time, together. Thank you again
StuartMy friend, I have bought 3 amazing cars from you. I respect your integrity, honesty and loyalty to do the best in your power to provide your friends the best car, exceeding their expectations. Also was impressed the follow up that Doug did with the Daytona, and Janet's persistence to make sure all the shipments were done to my satisfaction.
I know I'm young (comparing to most of your clients), but if I ever want any car, not only a Ferrari, you are the FIRST one I will approach. An example of my trust is that please let the money stay with berlinetta, and we will adjust it to my next purchase.
I thank you (all) for the experince of knowing that there is one company that I can fully trust.
- C.B. Arya
PS: my special regards to Janet. -- She's always been very nice to me.
“When asked, ‘ What most impressed me with the car ?’ my answer related to the fact that not only did I purchase the car, but also commissioned modifications solely by telephone.”
-Ron Busuttil, M.D., Ph.D.
"Doug, your reputation is beyond reproach. I have bought several Ferraris in my lifetime, and I know when I buy from you I am buying a car from a reputable person."
-Joe Perella
"The exhaust and engine work you did are spectacular! The car sounds completely wonderful - I can actually hear it swallowing air, and I have no doubt the bad headers were causing all kind of backpressure issues -- the increase in power is kind of breathtaking. Obviously the timing correction has a lot to do with that as well. I feel pretty sure the car runs better than it did when it was delivered new to Sonny Crockett back in 1997. And it sounds like a Ferrari again, not a landscaping truck!"
"The engine compartment is vastly improved as well, and the resurfaced console etc. looks most excellent."
"None of this was cheap, but it was all well worth it. A job really, really well done!"
-Mike Offit
1979 to 2019: Forty Years of Renowned Ferrari Restorations, Service and Repairs
Ralph Lauren's Ferrari 288 GTO and 250 GTO
The following details work performed by Berlinetta Motorcars Ltd. on some of the beautiful Ferraris in Ralph Lauren's collection:
Model | Color | Work Included |
365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder | black/tan | Body, cosmetic & suspension repairs |
275 GTB/4 NART Spyder | red/black | Strip and repaint, door skin fabrication |
288 GTO | red/black | EPA/ DOT work and major service |
365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder | red/black | Engine overhaul, body and cosmetic repairs,
fabricate new cloth top |
1961 250 TRI | red | Body and cosmetic repairs, changed differential ratios,
major service |
250 GTO | red/blue | Body and cosmetic repairs, paint work |
1964 250 LM | red/blue | Major service |
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: 1st place Pebble Beach, Best in Show FCA
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: 1st Place FCA National Meet
Our Work Included: Motor, transmission, suspension, et cetera
Level of Restoration: Total
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
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In addition to #4125 and #1379, above, Berlinetta Motorcars has
done 5 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine,
transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et
cetera. 250 SWB & LWB Spyder California partial list:
VIN # 1379, 1527, 2277, 3233, 3995, 4125.
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: Pebble Beach Concours 3rd Place, Peoples' Choice Award Concorso Italiano
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: “Great Ferrari Garage” Ken Gross in Automobile Magazine, 1st place FCA National Meet (2 years), 1st Place SCCA Peoples’ Choice Award
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Level of Restoration: Major Crash Repair
Our Work Included: Motor, transmission, MAJOR CRASH REPAIR, parts and metal fabrication, engine and transmission rebuild
Awards Received: 2006 - 2007 Cavallino Classic Silver and Gold Winner, partially restored by Berlinetta Motorcars
Level of Restoration: Partial
Awards Received: 2007 Cavallino Classic Winner restored by Berlinetta Motorcars
Our Work Included: Total interior including seats, carpets, dashboard, door panels, center console, rear shelf, door sills. Stripped to bare metal, new dash, engine, transmission, differential and suspension detailing, new chrome
In addition to Daytona #16919, above, Berlinetta Motorcars has done 18 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et cetera. 365 GTB/4 Daytona 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder Partial list: VIN #14335, 14581, 16499, 16697, 16897, 16919, 16987, 17063.
Awards Received: Partially restored and maintained by Berlinetta Motorcars for 26 years Cavallino Classic winner and 2007 "Best Ferrari" Americana Manhasset, New York
In addition to 275 GTB # 10723, above, Berlinetta Motorcars has done 12 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et cetera.
Partial list: VIN #7221, 8135, 10063, 10219, 10543, 10593, 10723
Level of Restoration: Total
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Finished in the 1986 Mille Miglia Historica
Our Work Included: Major service, clutch repair
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: 1st owner actor James Coburn. Cavallino Classic Concorso Major Award: Outstanding 6-cylinder Ferrari
Our Work Included: TOTAL restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; new dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
In addition to 246 GTS #04214, above, Berlinetta Motorcars has done 14 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Our Work Included: Metal fabrication, paint work, major engine service and tune up.
Our Work Included: Engine and transmission rebuild
288 GTO - Major crash repair, metal fabrication. 288 GTO: 10 EPA and DOT conversions AND many partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing
512 BBi and 365 BB #18307 - MAJOR CRASH REPAIRS, metal fabrication
512 BBLM Partial List: VIN #34157, 26683 - Engine and transmission rebuilds and one MAJOR CRASH REPAIR
275 GTS VIN# 6855, 7409, 7965 - Paint and other cosmetic work
Our Work Included: Engine and suspension rebuild
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: See our 330 GTC in "AMERICAN GANGSTER" and "School for Scoundrels"
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
330 GTC and 330 GTS - Partial list: VIN #8773, 9297, 10571, 10631 - In addition to 330 GTC # 8773, above, a total of 7 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et cetera.
Level of Restoration: Total
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
512 BBLM Partial List: VIN #34157, 26683 - Engine and transmission rebuilds and one MAJOR CRASH REPAIR
275 GTS VIN# 6855, 7409, 7965 - Paint and other cosmetic work
Our Work Included: Engine and suspension rebuild
Level of Restoration: Total
Awards Received: See our 330 GTC in "AMERICAN GANGSTER" and "School for Scoundrels"
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
330 GTC and 330 GTS - Partial list: VIN #8773, 9297, 10571, 10631 - In addition to 330 GTC # 8773, above, a total of 7 total and partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing, et cetera.
Level of Restoration: Total
Our Work Included: Ground up restoration: including stripping to bare metal, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension rebuild and detailing, et cetera
Level of Restoration: Total
Our Work Included: Tuned motor, transmission, suspension. TOTAL ground up restoration: including stripping to bare fiberglass, parts and metal fabrication; coachwork: carpets, leather & dash; engine, transmission, differential and suspension, rebuild and detailing
308 and 328: countless partial restorations and/or major service, engine, transmission, suspension and differential rebuild and detailing