Ferrari Stop Mat Armstrong From Rebuilding His 296 GTB

Mat Armstrong Ferrari 296 GTB Build
Mat Armstrong Ferrari 296 GTB Build
Mat Armstrong Ferrari 296 GTB Build
Mat Armstrong Ferrari 296 GTB Build

In this video, Mat Armstrong attempts to restore a damaged Ferrari 296 GTB while navigating the technical complexities of its hybrid system.

Despite replacing airbags and repairing the structural chassis, the car remains immobilized due to persistent crash data and high-voltage battery faults. To bypass restricted parts access, the team utilizes a loophole to install a 296 Challenge race kit, requiring extensive custom fabrication for the radiators, exhaust, and aerodynamics. Ultimately, the project faces a stalemate as Ferrari refuses to clear the software locks on a vehicle modified outside of their official certified repair network…

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Jarrod Partridge is the founder of Motoring Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following motorsport and the global automotive industry. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered Formula 1 races and automotive events at venues around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, car review, and industry analysis he writes. His work spans the full breadth of motoring — from the latest EV launches and road car reviews to the cutting edge of motorsport competition.

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