  | |  | | The Restoration Begins
This photo shows the Callaway immediately before her cosmetic and mechanical restoration got underway. The sun had taken its toll on many of her surfaces, leaving painted and plastic parts, such as the original fiberglass Callaway hood scoop, in need of serious refurbishment. | | |  | |  | |
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 | |  | | | Despite the needed cosmetic work, still an attractive car, 17 years and 60,000 miles after its birth. According to Martin, it drew looks wherever it went. | | | | | |
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| |  | | Side profile shows 17" Gotti alloys, which, in a 15" size were a period accessory for the Callaways. Optional Callway rear spoiler has not been added yet. | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | The motor in original condition, showing a lot of wear and tear. At this point, the car has been sidelined with a blown turbo leading Martin towards a complete rework using modern technology. Many pieces needed refurbishment due to lack of use, not wear. The plain intercooler, without any Callaway lettering, is part of this car's history as a factory prototype. | | | | | |
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| |  | | The engine compartment with engine removed for a rebuild. Lines and wires are marked for replacement with new materials. The steering rack was also swapped out with a new unit while access was easy. Unfortunately, due to theft and fraud, it would be far too long before it would slip back into its place... | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | Many pieces of the motor were powder coated (valve covers, intercooler) or ceramic coated (intake and exhaust manifolds and turbo chargers) to increase reliability and cosmetics. The car's original intercooler (left) is next to a production Callaway intercooler. In the end, a custom intercooler was fashioned to replace the original style unit. In the center is the Electromotive ECU system employed on the car. | | | | | |
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| |  | | The stripped car after receiving a labor intensive paint job from Ramon Aguayo, a legend in the LA automotive scene. The headlights will be upgraded with a true modern Xenon High Intensity Discharge lighting system by Phillips . | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | Here the Callaway has had its front Zender bumper and spoiler assembly mounted. The integrated turn signals and lower ductwork give the front a much cleaner look than stock. Martin chose these amber French Cibie inner lights to give the car a distinctive appearance. | | | | | |
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| |  | | The pronounced optional Callaway spoiler was designed to offer useful downforce at high speeds. The Zender rear bumper, seen here at the bottom of the photo, is rated to withstand a 10 mph impact. | | | | | | |
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 | | | | | In this photo the Callaway rear spoiler and Zender rear valance have been mounted, while the car is still waiting for her Zender side skirts and front air dam. The unusual ride height is due its lower weight sans engine, transmission, and driveshaft. | | | | | |
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