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We discovered a completely abandoned 1948 Ferrari 166 Inter swallowed deep inside a forgotten forest — untouched for over 70 years. The rare classic Ferrari was found buried under moss, vines, and decades of decay, sitting exactly where someone left it long ago. In this video, we document the full discovery, assess the damage, and begin the complete restoration journey of one of the rarest Ferraris ever built. This 1948 Ferrari 166 Inter is an extremely rare piece of automotive history — only a handful were ever produced. Watching it rot in the forest was heartbreaking. But we refused to let it disappear forever. 👉 Watch as we pull it from the forest, strip it down, and bring this legend back to life — panel by panel, part by part. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a restoration drop. 🔍 WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN THIS VIDEO: Full forest discovery and condition assessment Exterior damage — rust, moss, broken chrome, collapsed bodywork Interior decay — seats, dashboard, steering wheel Engine bay inspection after 70 years of abandonment First cleaning and restoration steps Rare Ferrari 166 Inter history and production facts ⚙️ RESTORATION STAGES: Stage 1 — Discovery and Documentation Stage 2 — Forest Extraction Stage 3 — Full Strip Down Stage 4 — Bodywork and Paint Restoration Stage 5 — Engine Rebuild Stage 6 — Interior Recreation Stage 7 — Final Reveal 🏎️ ABOUT THE CAR: Make: Ferrari Model: 166 Inter Year: 1948 Body Style: Classic Grand Touring Coupe Engine: 2.0L Colombo V12 Production Numbers: Extremely Limited Current Condition at Discovery: Severely Abandoned #Ferrari166Inter #AbandonedFerrari #CarRestoration #RareFerrari #FerrariRestoration #1948Ferrari #AbandonedCars #ClassicCarRestoration #ForestDiscovery #ForgottenCars #VintageFerrari #ASMRRestoration #CarDiscovery #RustyFerrari #ClassicFerrari #LostFerrari #FerrariHistory #RestorationVideo #AbandonedClassicCar #CarHistory

About Ferrari 166 Inter

The Ferrari 166 Inter was Ferrari's first true grand tourer. An evolution of the 125 S and 166 S racing cars, it was a sports car for the street with coachbuilt bodies. The Inter name commemorated the victories claimed in 166 S models by Scuderia Inter. 38 units of the 166 Inter were built from 1948 through 1950. Note that both the 166 S and 166 F2 were also called "166 Inter" in the days that they were actively raced by the Scuderia of the same name. The 166 Inter shared its Aurelio Lampredi-de...

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