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Enzo Ferrari's Mini Cooper 'S' found?

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  1. J.R. Booij

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    #1 J.R. Booij, Feb 26, 2014
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    Hello to all Ferrari afficionados.

    Although I do write a story about a historic Ferrari every now and then as a journalist my personal interest goes to the more obscure sides of motoring. Things made in sheds, especially anything based on the good old Mini.

    However, I believe I may have found something now that may interest you guys here, too, as it's about a Mini that could have belonged to Enzo Ferrari himself. I have written about it on my blog: www.maximummini.blogspot.com
    I'd be much interested to learn what you think about it.

    Best regards,
    Jeroen Booij
     
  2. NürScud

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    #2 NürScud, Feb 26, 2014
    Very beautiful Mini! A very well preserved example of the early cars. Love the first series!
     
  3. Madaboutred

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    #3 Madaboutred, Feb 26, 2014
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  4. Jack-the-lad

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    #4 Jack-the-lad, Feb 26, 2014
    Jeroen,

    Thanks for bring this to our attention.
     
  5. spirot

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    #5 spirot, Feb 26, 2014
    Enzo loved the mini - he drove it him self back and forth from Modena to Maranello - the guy getting out of the car is his second driver - who used to just ride with him until he stoped driving on his own in the early 70's.
     
  6. miketuason

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    #6 miketuason, Feb 26, 2014
    I think Enzo was trying to figure it out on how to put a 12 cylinder ina Mini. :D
     
  7. GuyIncognito

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    #7 GuyIncognito, Feb 26, 2014
    how tall was Enzo?
     
  8. Madaboutred

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    #8 Madaboutred, Feb 27, 2014
    Google says 1m 87cm. Not sure if correct.


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  9. cuneo

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    #9 cuneo, Feb 27, 2014
    Who's the guy in the back seat? :)
     
  10. J.R. Booij

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    #10 J.R. Booij, Feb 27, 2014
    I believe the chap stepping out of the car is either Lorenzo Bandini or Mauro Forghieri.
     
  11. Aedo

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    #11 Aedo, Feb 27, 2014
    Have you ever driven one? They are great fun :)

    A friend of mine, 6'4" and larger than life, also had one :D
     
  12. Madaboutred

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    #12 Madaboutred, Feb 27, 2014
    My wife had one back in the 70s. I am quite vertically chalenged myself, so no problem there!
    Great Fun.


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  13. vrsurgeon

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    #13 vrsurgeon, Feb 27, 2014
    I'm alwyas amazed at the external seams on the car. They're very cool.
     
  14. 4rePhill

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    #14 4rePhill, Feb 27, 2014
    I believe they called him: Zavorra! ;)
     
  15. DriveAfterDark

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    #15 DriveAfterDark, Feb 27, 2014
    I had one and can totally understand why Enzo had one. They are very charming. Best part of ownership was four young and tall men getting out of the car at gas stations. The looks we got were hilarious. Everyone and I mean everyone loves a Mini! Age and gender does not matter, people will smile.
    Very easy car to drive, and the quality was on par with Italian cars of the same era ;)
     
  16. SonomaRik

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    #16 SonomaRik, Feb 27, 2014
    Bassotto :)
     
  17. spirot

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    #17 spirot, Feb 27, 2014
    definately not either of the guys noted above. Could be Peppino? not sure.
     
  18. 4rePhill

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    #18 4rePhill, Feb 27, 2014
    Try doing a Google translate of Zavorra from Italian to English! ;)
     
  19. Under PSI

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    #19 Under PSI, Feb 28, 2014
    I'm in the process of restoring my father's old 1966 Austin Cooper S. They are incredibly fun to drive.
     
  20. JG333SP

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    #20 JG333SP, Feb 28, 2014
    A buddy of mine restored one of these with his son and the thing looks just fantastic
     
  21. Jack-the-lad

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    #21 Jack-the-lad, Feb 28, 2014
    I'd love to find one, properly restored and unmodified.
     
  22. JPSIII

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    #22 JPSIII, Feb 28, 2014
    that's really cool
     
  23. PSk

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    #23 PSk, Feb 28, 2014
    Quite simply because he is a driving enthusiast. Nobody who really is a driver will not enjoy a Mini. Outstanding car and so damn chuck-able.
    Pete
     
  24. Choice

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    #24 Choice, Mar 4, 2014
    Go onto 'You Tube', put in, Goodwood and Mini's, seek out the one which says "How to drive a Mini". If you don't get the message then you never will.
     
  25. mechaniker

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    #25 mechaniker, Mar 4, 2014
    Must mean something:
    I own 2 Minis and I´m named Enzo...
     
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