After being disassembled to bare framework, all chassis tubes are stripped of paint, grease and rust, and repainted. #0844 had been converted from P 3/4 coupe to a CanAm spyder by the factory in 1967.

Our job was to return it to coupe form in preparation for historic racing. As much original bodywork as possible was retained including the center section, the doors, most of the nose, and the tail.

A color-build primer was used before we applied the top coat.

All panels that were to remain bare alloy were acid-washed to give the original uniform patina finish. The chassis was then placed in an assembly stall and prepared to accept the engine and gearbox.

The engine was resealed, detailed, and installed into the tubular chassis. The restoration crew then installed the "spaghetti" style exhaust.

The glass now in place, the 0844 project nears completion. Symbolic's crew installed the complex alloy ducting that is used to cool the brakes and the driver.

The completed car: something of a graduation photo with the proud restoration team and the completed project!

At Pebble Beach 2000, 0844 sold for an astonishing $5,616,000! This was a world record auction price in 2000!

0844 at the Italian Concourse.