it is nice to see the "orphaned" 330 GTO / LMB included in the list. with the 250GTO The extra chassis length and -power from the their 4.0 L adds to the enjoyment that the car. The 330 LMB represent great value when compared to the rest of the 250 GTO. while setting a few performancerecords of their own. Unfortunately Kun Hee Lee still has a stolen vehicle purchased from Don Williams of Blackhawk The Lee (Samsung) family has a difficult time staying out of jail
WOW - I never imagined how informative this thread would become when I started it around 12 years ago. When I was involved with the FCA, I met a number of GTO owners (back in the seventies) as follows: I'm not positive about the serial numbers but I'll give it a try. Correct me if I'm wrong. Mr Conway - #4713 and #5575. Mr Gelles (brothers?) - #5573. Mr Pappalardo - S/N unknown. Mr Sachs - S/N unknown. So, here's my question - where are the cars now? Bob Z.
Yes, but I just would call him Bob. Back then he had a fine assortment of Ferraris. I was rather fond of 0677GT and Lynda's Cali Spider.
Researching 3765 LM and came across this photo, don't know if the label is accurate. [lot of steam coming off that engine?] Also came across this old story about 3765. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/gtoh-no-1962-ferrari-gto there is also a Youtube video by RM Wilson Engineering of dyno testing a 330 engine, pretty cool. Gets up over 320 HP before they back off. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nice article about 3765. The engine in the dyno video is a 4 mount 330 GT 2+2 tipo 209 engine modded with 6 carbs, not 330 GTO/LMB (tipo 163) as stated in the video.
I don't know how you know this but thank you for adding your very valuable knowledge. In the engine video I see the fellow in the dyno room has a timing light while it's running; I have not seen anyone using a light like that at those rpm's, is that standard? and what else is he fiddling with on that bank of the engine?
I wonder a little: at nearly 2800 rpm only 15 hp? ( time 1:35 ) may be checking the advance both sides?
Years ago it could have been me in that passenger seat. In 1998 Gregor Fisken brought 3387 to Silverstone for a track day and many participants were giving rides. So I cheekily asked mr Fisken politely if I could catch a ride and he said yes! Alas, the pit marshal didn't allow it as there were no seatbelts for the passenger seat...but still a nice memory.
Yes, Jeff - you are correct. I did meet Dr/Mr Bodin only at one event, FCA/Watkins Glen, late 70s as I recall. He drove his GTO from somewhere in the midwest and even equipped it for a CB radio. I don't know how he manged to communicate with it - those cars were loud!! Bob Z.
