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Interesting ebay find...

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  1. mpaub1386

    mpaub1386 Karting

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    Matthew Bottoms
    I feel like every time I start a thread its a repost but I used the search function so I guess we will see.

    Searching through ebay and looking at some different things this came up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Cadillac-N-A-R-T-Zagato-Prototype-Ferrari-red_W0QQitemZ270338101818QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item270338101818&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1308

    "Cadilllac NART Zagato
    In 1968, an ambitious project was begun to bring to market a luxury/performance automobile that would compete favorably with Ferrari's legendary gran turismo cars. Involved were General Motors and Luigi Chinetti, famous Ferrari race car driver and the exclusive Ferrari U.S. distributor from 1947-1970. What ultimately evolved was the 1970 Cadillac NART Zagato, with each bearer of that name playing a vital role. GM contributed the drivetrain: the Cadillac Eldorado's 472-cid V-8, as well as the Turbo Hydra-Matic and front-drive transaxle. The engine was rated at 375 bhp, though as installed in the NART, 400 bhp is claimed. The basic chassis was a modified Eldo unit, with the Caddy's drive unit mounted at the rear, but reversed for rear-wheel drive. Perhaps it's the shorter exhaust system that pumps out the extra 25 horses. The NART connection came via Luigi Chinetti, who was responsible for engineering the car. He had been the spark plug in founding NART: North American Racing Team. Its logo combined a Ferrari prancing horse, stylized Stars and Stripes, and N.A.R.T. initials. NART president emeritus George Arents has said that "Every Ferrari or Osca entry at Le Mans or other European racing circuit was under our banner, as was the factory Formula One campaign from the middle of the 1964 season, which resulted in the world championship of John Surtees." NART badging can be found front and rear on the car, and on the dash.The Zagato part of the name came from the noted coachbuilder that constructed the car. Zagato built the coupe (almost a 2+2) of aluminum. "Z" badges ride on the front fenders and the slightly modified 1967-1968 Eldorado hubcaps. Components for the NART came from many sources. Cadillac contributed a dashboard that was adapted and narrowed, the steering column, four-wheel disc brakes, and more. (Some say Olds Toronado parts were originally used, and many surely would be interchangeable.) Pontiac donated the taillights from its 1968 GTO, and European parts were liberally used. Though involved in the NART project initially, GM dropped out due to numerous delays and the economic difficulties of late 1969. GM's departure ended hopes of putting the car into production, even though it was shown in the Turin and New York auto show. Orders were even taken, but no cars were delivered to the public. Even so, the project progressed to a second design stage for the coupe, with the goal of eliminating the "hump back" look. Car number three was going to be a "bread basket" design wagon. Neither got past the drawing board leaving this the only Cadillac NART ever built. Melvin A. Olshansky, of Glencoe, Illinois, acquired it after it had been in the Chinetti family through 1987. It was fully restored in a 2 ½ year effort by Mill Creek Motors and Upholstery Unlimited, of Clinton, Iowa, and Baileywicks of Fulton, Illinois."

    very umm unique
     
  2. kosmo

    kosmo Formula 3

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    very unique and very ugly. My eyes are bleeding.
     
  3. FandLcars

    FandLcars F1 Rookie

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    You took the words right out of my mouth!
     
  4. 350HPMondial

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  5. KennyH

    KennyH F1 Veteran
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    Cool and unique - not the most visually appealing- but the story more than makes up for that IMO. Dozens of cars I'd rather pick up at that price point - but if I had a collection, I'd definitely be interested in adding it.
     
  6. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

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    The V6 A310's remind me of this design a lot. Just they where shorter, and had big wheel flares.
     
  7. Far Out

    Far Out F1 Veteran

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    +1

    I first thought it was a A310 with a Cadillac engine that someone called a Ferrari. I wouldn't be surprised...
     
  8. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks a lot. I looked at those wheels -- AND NOW I'M BLIND!
     
  9. Isobel

    Isobel F1 World Champ

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    The A310 is visible. I see Eclat Stretch.
     
  10. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

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    This concept car predates both I believe, so its the other way around. The A310 received similar rear treatment to this concept. The Eclat was some five years later.
     
  11. biz5300

    biz5300 Formula Junior

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    it has been for sale faor 2 years.... no takers..
     
  12. big.bryant

    big.bryant Formula Junior

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    ive seen this thing pop up many times over the last couple of years.... 1 of 1 and still only worth $85K lol
     
  13. Mrpbody44

    Mrpbody44 F1 Veteran

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    That is a deal. I wished I bought it
     
  14. XR4Tim

    XR4Tim Formula 3

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    I'd totally own that.
     
  15. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    :D :D

    I agree with very unique and very ugly.
     
  16. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

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    It would be worth a lot more if it weren't 1 of 1, there where a few around, and people had actually heard of it.
     
  17. teak360

    teak360 F1 World Champ

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    Ultimately, I think this price will have been cheap.
     

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