Solved - NEH 3397: Ferrari 250GTO prototype S/N 0523GT

Started by Carnut, April 17, 2014, 07:09:31 AM

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Carnut

April 17, 2014, 07:09:31 AM
What's this exactly and why is it in the news, for 1 point?:

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Carnut

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April 24, 2014, 05:23:59 AM
Experts?
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serra

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April 24, 2014, 05:31:16 AM Last Edit: April 24, 2014, 05:37:20 AM by serra
Il Papero the Ferrari 250 GTO berlinetta prototype (0523GT) developed by Giotto  Bizarrini ordered by Enzo Ferrari around 1961.

Giotto Bizzarrini took his old 250 GT Boano, known as the 'Cavia' ('Guinea-pig'), that he normally used as his company car. This had been Enzo Ferrari's daily "driver" in 1956 and '57, chassis number 0523 GT. Bizzarrini shortened the wheelbase of 0523 GT to that of the SWB and strengthened the side members of the chassis to improve the general chassis stiffness. An improvement in weight distribution was achieved by moving the engine 20 cm back in the chassis and lowering it somewhat. The body was hand beaten without the help of good body-workers tools. The aerodynamics were taken care of by lowering the front part of the body.

Carnut

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April 25, 2014, 05:00:32 AM Last Edit: April 25, 2014, 11:38:37 AM by Carnut
Yes.  I didn't think it looked much like a Ferrari GTO..
It didn't survive, having been broken up when production started but apparently a recreation is currently being built with the assistance of Giotto Bizzarrini himself.

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