Testarossa Turbine Project, Happening NOW!

Out of curiosity what's the serial number on the TR?

 

Are you interested in selling your surplus engine and transaxle?

 

LOL!!! I knew it was just a matter of time

 

its the 1st of july, not 1st of april

 

I think it is great. Looking forward to the finished project! What would you guess is the timeframe for the work?
BT

 

What a bunch of wusses!

I love the project, keep it up! My one complaint: show us more technical pictures of the install!

 

There is no way this could ever be road legal ...

Some peopl just have too much time and money on their hands, wish they would just gift it to me!
Pete

 

Too much time or money? At least this guy isn't a Ferrari owner who is afraid to drive it in the rain or otherwise get it dusty! Ironically, that's all their cars ever do: collect dust in the garage.

It's so sad to see so many close-minded "enthusiasts."

 

If , for a second, we didn't now you were joking, I'd say "Comrade Hillary will appreciate your vote". EEEeeewwwwwwwww!!!!!!

 

Good luck Matteo... I mean 4Yacht

 

Wrong. I have met Craig at several South FL events and he has both the means and will to do a project like this. I can understand if you doubt it, but I hope to get a ride in it when it gets done. Craig is definitely no Matteo.
BT

 

Awesome project! Keep us posted. I might just have to come down to FL to see that for myself, way kewl!

 

I love goofy projects like this! A few thoughts...

Will this car turn or is it basically built for the interstate in North Dakota?

How high is the ceiling on your garage? Is it fireproof?

Do you get a discount from State Farm for removing the questionable Ferrari differential?

Are you going to mention it to State Farm at all?

Will you need to repaint the car in a more heat resistant paint?

Will the engine start with a key or a highway flare?

Can you parallel park it? What happens to the guy behind you?

Ken

 

Bwahahahaha! Those were some pretty good (and hilarious) questions, Ken. Thanks for brightening up my afternoon.

 

Please don't do this to a TR. Go trash something else.

 

I have friends here in Arizona who swear that they have seen and heard a turbine powered motorcycle running around Scottsdale. In fact, my stockbroker recalled being on the patio of a bar and hearing what sounded like a helicopter start - but it was a bike. "Bike 2K" or somthing it was called. I know, sort of OT, but they seem like fun projects.

 

Actually Jay Leno has a turbine powered bike. It does exist and works. I don't see why this wouldn't work with a TR. Go for it!

 

I'd talk to this guy for some info.
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I'm a purist but this is going to be cool

 

Enough blind speculation.


Let's see what you have planned.


How are you gonna get the power to the wheels?

 

More importantly how are you going to power the air conditioner??

 

Let the man play...Ferrari or Ford it doesn't matter. The TR is the perfect car for this anyway. Tons of them around, fairly worthless.what better car for a project like this?

 

ROFL!!!

 

That was a pretty brash analysis for a Ferrari icon, but it’s definitely something you would say!

 

I wouldn't phrase it quite like that,but it is true: There are plenty of 308, 348, 355, 360 and TRs around. They made thousands of them, hardly a criminal offense to tinker with one.

I remember back in the eighties one of the two big Ferrari collectors in Switzerland was asked whether he'll get a TR as well and his response was: "Nah, everybody has a TR. What's the point?"