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P 538 Bizzarrini the most bad ass unknown car

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  1. jonesdds

    jonesdds Formula 3

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    Wish I would have gone to Concorso in 2011 just to see that car, decided to go to track that year. Thanks for sharing.
     
  2. velocetwo

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    The owner drove it up on stage and the sound was amazing. The ground was shaking.
     
  3. italiancars

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    #53 italiancars, Feb 26, 2012
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    One of my all time favorite cars and stories. The owner of the V12 has been a long time participant at Le Belle Macchine d'Italia. One year he tosses me the keys and tells me to take it around the track for a few laps.

    I quickly get on my driving suit and helmet, as I settle into the car, I look around for the seat belts. The owner notices what I'm doing and proceeds to tell me that he has yet to reinstall the seat belts!

    Well since I didn't plan on doing aggressive laps and the seats in the car did hold me in place pretty securely. I'd just take it easy and enjoy the car, man the sound of that V12 right behind your head incredible.

    Then just as I put the car in gear and was ready to roll down pit lane, the owner sticks head down next to mine to give a few more words of advice................. "Oh by the way, The Seat isn't bolted to the floor either!"

    I only did 2 or 3 laps as I was bouncing around going over the bumps at Pocono, but what laps they were even at reduced speed. It was like a 4 wheeled motorcycle with a Lamborghini V12.
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  4. carvad

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    Is it replica? What year this car was created?
     
  5. open roads

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    Is that a left or right hand drive? Or does it depend on what the car is doing at the moment? It appears as though the driver is centrally located.

    It is a magnificent looking car and must have provided some great moments and memories. Thanks for sharing them.
     
  6. tonyhemet

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    The radiator tank looks like the air cleaner in my 57 Type I.
     
  7. tonyhemet

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    The radiator tank looks like the air cleaner in my 57 Type I.
     
  8. carvad

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    I believe this photo was taken during qualification. Note the "clear" fog lights, not sheltered covers ones in the race. Any confirmation?
     
  9. italiancars

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    #59 italiancars, Aug 2, 2012
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    Right hand drive.
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  10. carvad

    carvad Formula Junior

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  12. carvad

    carvad Formula Junior

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    Francis, thanks a lot for info!
     
  13. carvad

    carvad Formula Junior

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  14. velocetwo

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  15. 1turbobrick

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    Isn't that the one they claim the Manta was built from?
     
  16. normv

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    Hello, no Mclaren Can Am.
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  17. 1turbobrick

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  19. carvad

    carvad Formula Junior

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    Still don't exactly know when the ex Mike Gammino's P538 (#002) now. Does anybody can provide me more info about this car?
     
  20. velocetwo

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    #70 velocetwo, Aug 8, 2012
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    It's in the San Diego Auto Museum, it's been on display there for years.
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  21. velocetwo

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  22. Red Head Seeker

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    Can someone Please tell me what kind of car #52 is? in the post 13 photo, very strange with the elongated aft section, Thanks!....Mark
     
  23. 71Satisfaction

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    Hmm. I saw a Lamborghini-engined one at Griffon Motorcars in Charlottesville, VA in this timeframe (1987-88). Could it be the same one? Anyway, Otto was very proud of having it in his showroom... sitting next to a yellow Miura.
     
  24. velocetwo

    velocetwo F1 World Champ

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    Most of the worlds bizzarrini's all went through the hands of Oliver Kutner in SC at one time or another, yes it probably was the same car.
     
  25. velocetwo

    velocetwo F1 World Champ

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    #75 velocetwo, Dec 26, 2012
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    Peugeot 204
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