Name That Car...
9/29/09 | 10:15 PM
#141
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Actually, it is. 1935 Miller-Ford. Front-wheel-drive, flathead tricked out by Offenhauser, aero bodies, and Preston Tucker put in charge by Henry Ford himself. Sadly, the porject was rushed and the cars ended up with a massive flaw in the form of a steering box that got cooked by the exhaust headers. Beautiful little cars, though.
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9/30/09 | 12:10 AM
#142
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From: Bay Area, California
9/30/09 | 12:25 AM
#143
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1966 Bizzarrini P538 Spyder Prototype X4440. Designed by the same guy who designed the 250 GTO, Giotto Bizzarini. That picture is taken at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, Ca. I was there three weeks ago with my son...otherwise I might not have known this one. I recognized the location first and recognized the car, but could not recall the name. Knowing where it was made finding the name easier.
I know they took a lot of cars to Monterey for the Historics...maybe that is why you did not see much.
http://www.woodcop.com/tca_blackhawk223.jpg
http://www.woodcop.com/tca_blackhawk_main.htm
10/1/09 | 02:37 PM
#152
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More hints:
They featured the 843 cc, four-cylinder engine producing 34 horsepower. The American versions were smaller and given an 817-cc engine capable of producing 52 horsepower. A four-speed synchromesh gearbox and front transverse leaf spring and rear trailing arms and coil springs suspension were courtesy of a small Italian car. Zero to sixty for the 1450 pound vehicle took around sixteen seconds. Stopping power was provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.
They featured the 843 cc, four-cylinder engine producing 34 horsepower. The American versions were smaller and given an 817-cc engine capable of producing 52 horsepower. A four-speed synchromesh gearbox and front transverse leaf spring and rear trailing arms and coil springs suspension were courtesy of a small Italian car. Zero to sixty for the 1450 pound vehicle took around sixteen seconds. Stopping power was provided by front disc and rear drum brakes.
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10/1/09 | 05:11 PM
#157
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That is just an odd looking little car. It looks so out of proportion. The cabin looks too tall and the Vent Windows look like they came from a full size car. Interesting but Bizarre... This shot of it reminds me of one of the original Mustang II Concepts, although I think the Mustang II Prototype looked better.
