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  1. ODurante

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    #1 ODurante, Nov 21, 2024
    Hi there, my name is Odessa Durante, I am the late Carlo Durante's granddaughter. My Nono passed away in April of 2020 and was a legend in the Ferrari and Alfa world. When he died, unfortunately his children did not receive anything that was his. I have nothing to remember my nonno by except pictures.

    I was wondering if anyone may have any pictures of him or momentos from his shop that they'd be willing to part with. Even a license plate frame from his shop would be amazing. I'd be happy to pay a reasonable price for it. I'd love to be able to gift something to my dad for Christmas. Thank you so much

    Odessa
     
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    #2 330gt, Nov 23, 2024
    Here are a couple of pictures taken when I gave Carlo a special T-shirt from Patrick Otis's repair shop in the bay area. They were taken at Bruno's birthday party in August 2003. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    #3 flaviaman, Nov 25, 2024
    Hello Odessa:

    I met your father in the early 1970's when he worked for Stephen Bayne and Pete Lovely at Grand Prix Motors, I continued to chat with him and enjoy his company until he retired. A wonderful, warm gentleman with a true passion and gift. Regrettably I have nothing to give you except to share these thoughts. He is missed. Gregg Rennord
     
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    #4 ODurante, Nov 26, 2024
    Hi, thank you so much! I really appreciate this :)
     
  5. ODurante

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    #5 ODurante, Nov 26, 2024
    hi! Thank you for the reply. It's always nice to hear from friends of my grandfather
     
  6. wiley355

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    #6 wiley355, Nov 27, 2024
    Hi Odessa,
    I spent some quality time with Carlo in 2015 and 2016 at his shop and wrote articles about the experiences for the NWRFCA newsletter, Amici di Maranello. I have photos from those visits and will include a few here. Also, I understand that Mark Glenwood, who is also on FChat, may have bought a lot of what was in Carlo's shop so he may have some mementos that might interest you. Mark owns 7 Lakes Motorsports in Arlington. Carlo was a great guy, and I feel lucky to have known him. Best, Wiley Norwich
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    #7 JoeCab, Dec 1, 2024
    Odessa,

    I never met your father but talked with your uncle Lino weekly.

    They were quite the pair and beyond legendary!
     
  8. ODurante

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    #8 ODurante, Dec 1, 2024
    Thank you for your kind words. My grandfather was quite amazing.
     
  9. Jdubbya

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    #9 Jdubbya, Dec 3, 2024
    Met and knew your Nonno Carlo back when I had him work on my 308. He was a great guy. He and your great uncle Lino made quite the pair. I'll see if I have some pictures on an old drive when I get a chance.
     

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