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Toni Silvano (Toni Auto)

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  1. JH

    JH F1 Veteran

    Nov 14, 2002
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    Jonas H.
    Owner of Toni Auto, a Ferrari restoring and coach workshop located in Maranello. The workshop has existed almost as long as Ferrari itself, and the person Toni Silvano became legendary for most Ferrari fanatics and owners visiting Maranello, and a visit to his shop was/is a must. Always some rare car being worked on. He was always very gracious and welcoming, letting you take a look around the premises.
     
  2. ClassicFerrari

    ClassicFerrari F1 World Champ
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    Jan 7, 2004
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    Sad to hear. There are some good pics and writeups on this must-see place in Maranello.

    RIP.
     
  3. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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    About 12 years back, there was a feature on Ferrari that was aired on our local new channel.

    They visited Toni auto and spoke to him. He expressed his affection for the older (carb) cars and compared the engine harmony to that of a violin from Cremona. "Ferraris come with their distinctive sound...once the sound is gone, it's no longer a Ferrari. Today with all the computers and electronics, it sounds like an electric car."

    I should load it up on Youtube when I get a chance.
     
  4. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

    Dec 26, 2005
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    Please do ;)

    Gr. Martin
     
  5. Sig. Roma

    Sig. Roma Formula 3
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    Mar 11, 2007
    1,061
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    Dom T.
    I should post my stories of Silvano. I came to know about his company in early 2001 when I was in Torino looking for an impact bumper Porsche to drive daily. The chappie with whom I spoke asked me if I was related to the "famous Mr. Toni of Maranello." I said "I don't think so, but who knows."

    I went to Maranello on business (it was great then), and walked into his shop saying: "Ciao Toni, mi chiamo Toni e penso che noi non siamo parenti." Hi Mr. Toni, my name is Toni and I don't think we are related. We talked a bit (can't remember from where he comes), and he said his uncle was Richie Ginther's race mechanic.

    He had some really cool stuff in the workshop including a Lancia 037, and plenty of vintage machinery.
     
  6. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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  7. slewman

    slewman Karting

    May 4, 2004
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  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 6, 2002
    79,143
    Houston, Texas
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    Bubba
    THANKS for that!!

    Need to edit thread title .......R.I.P. to Franco
     
  9. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Better late than never.

    Fast forward to 7:57

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yJ2JU77H5A[/ame]
     
  10. omd78

    omd78 F1 World Champ

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  11. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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  12. Sig. Roma

    Sig. Roma Formula 3
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    Mar 11, 2007
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    Dom T.
    It would be great if someone would replace the RIP with Alive !!!
     
  13. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 9, 2007
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    Done!

    Mike
     
  14. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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  15. bay

    bay Formula 3

    Mar 13, 2011
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    Belgium
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    Bernard
    RIP Toni
     
  16. morcal

    morcal Formula Junior
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    Mar 7, 2003
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    Turin,Italy
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    Cal
    RIP signor Silvano.
     
  17. Sig. Roma

    Sig. Roma Formula 3
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    Mar 11, 2007
    1,061
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    Dom T.
    Called Toni Auto to see if they can source a part for a mate, and was told Silvano died in August of a hemorraging.

    RIP Silvano
     

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