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Discussion in 'Vintage (thru 365 GTC4)' started by Vince Collins, Jan 8, 2008.

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  1. Vince Collins

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    #1 Vince Collins, Jan 8, 2008
    An old edition of FAF "Ferrari Tips and Techniques", mentions a parts source:

    Don Wasserman - 1127 Irving Street - San Francisco

    This must have been a Ferrari shop in the 50's when they raced in the park.

    Anybody have any photos of this place back in the day, or Golden Gate Park racing in general?
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Jan 8, 2008
    Welcome to Ferrari Chat, Vince.

    I have the race reports from Golden Gate Park for 1952, 1953, and 1954 from the old issues of Road & Track. These have many pictures and a map of the circuit.

    I'd have to check to see if Don Wasserman places ads in these magazines.
     
  3. Ed Niles

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    #3 Ed Niles, Jan 9, 2008
    Don Wasserman was, as was I, just an enthusiast, not a dealer nor a parts merchant. He may have had a few parts from time to time, but I don't think he ever had a business location as such.
     
  4. Vince Collins

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    #4 Vince Collins, Jan 9, 2008
    Thanks for the welcome -

    1127 Irving Street is a few blocks from the park - looks like it could have been a garage at one time - I can picture cars driving to and from the races...

    There is another garage in the neighborhood with an ancient 50's Ferrari mural on the wall...
     
  5. norcal2

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    #5 norcal2, Jan 12, 2009
    Don Wasserman has passed away, his funeral is later on this week..
     
  6. Marcel Massini

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    #6 Marcel Massini, Jan 12, 2009
    Donald R. Wasserman in 1971 acquired a beautiful 225 Export Coupé Vignale #0168 ED.
    Marcel Massini
     
  7. BigTex

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    #7 BigTex, Jan 12, 2009
    Rest in Peace.

    Condolences to the family, and friends.
     
  8. shaughnessy

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    #8 shaughnessy, Jan 12, 2009
    what engine is in 0168 ?
     

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