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10-09-2006, 08:12 AM
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Ultimatecarpage.com update (10-09-06)
Dear Ultimatecarpage.com visitor,
In this week's update we would like pay a tribute to the 1960s; an era when artistic and engineering freedom was still at an abundance in the automotive industry. Probably the least known, but arguably the most interesting is the ultra-rare Serenissima 308 Jet Competizione. We were fortunate enough to capture this 1965 racing car at its first public appearance in forty years. With the help of the Jet's care-taker we can now offer an indepth account of the car's little known history. Much better documented, but even rarer is the featured Ferguson P99, which in 1961 was the very first all-wheel drive Formula 1 racer. In recent years it has been fully restored and as pictured in our gallery, it sees action once more in the hands of racing legend Sir Stirling Moss. Needing little introduction is the third car in our tribute; the Ferrari 250 GTO Pininfarina Coupe. This particular car was the very first to be fitted with the 1964 body style and as such served as the development prototype. It has almost become a tradition these days to showcase concept vehicles that sport designs very close to upcoming models. At Paris Renault unveiled two of these in the form of the Koleos and Twingo Concepts. The latter also sported a new 1.2 litre turbo-engine that will become optional in the company's small car range. The star on the Toyota stand was the Auris Concept, which will form the basis of the Corolla replacement. The last race of the Le Mans Series at Jarama last month saw the competition debut of a new car. This Lavaggi LS1 had already been shown in the paddock two races early, but the team wanted to pitch it against its rivals before continuing development in the winter. Although the race was a bitter disappointment, we are hopeful that the ungainly LS1 could be a lot more competitive after its properly developed. Enjoy the links: Chevrolet HHR LT Panel http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2913 Ferguson P99 Climax http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2911 Ferrari 250 GTO Pininfarina Coupe http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=140 Fiat 8V Rapi Berlinetta http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...php&carnum=749 Ford F150 Project FX2 http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2912 Lavaggi LS1 Ford http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2845 Renault Koleos Concept http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2915 Renault Twingo Concept http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2914 Serenissima 308 Jet Competizione http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2917 Toyota Auris Concept http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=2916 Regards, Wouter Melissen
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10-09-2006, 08:19 AM
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Wouter, did you take the third pic from the Serenissima? The setting looks familiar. I think both some Spyker and that Ferrari Zagato got photographed there... Where is it?
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10-09-2006, 08:23 AM
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10-09-2006, 08:25 AM
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10-09-2006, 08:54 AM
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Thanks.
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10-09-2006, 07:26 PM
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That 308 Jet Competizione is definitely a new one to me. Pretty cool that you got to find out a little bit more about it's true history too. Nice shots Wout.
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10-10-2006, 05:00 AM
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If you should see a man walking down a crowded street talking aloud to himself, don't run in the opposite direction, but run towards him, because he's a poet. You have nothing to fear from the poet - but the truth. (Ted Joans)
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10-10-2006, 02:52 PM
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Great pictures Wouter! That Serenissima is certainly a rare one.Where were the photos of the Fiat taken, and do you by anychance know how many Serenissimas were built?
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10-10-2006, 02:59 PM
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 And I think there is something in the article about the Serenissima and how many buildt It's a good read Last edited by LotusLocost; 10-10-2006 at 03:01 PM.
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10-11-2006, 02:07 AM
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