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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: jwinwi on October 08, 2017, 01:34:52 PM

Title: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: jwinwi on October 08, 2017, 01:34:52 PM
One of these is mine; the other one is (I think) a
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Ferrari 330 America . Beautiful day in Wisconsin for exercising Italian machines!
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: sdcr on October 08, 2017, 07:41:06 PM
Nice picture!

I had a similar experience a few years ago, on my Le Mans III. I had stopped for coffee along River Rd., in Lumberville Pa., when a great sounding Ferrari Dino pulled up behind. We had a nice chat about vintage italian machines.


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Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: Roebling3 on October 09, 2017, 05:15:56 PM
Nice picture, thank you. The rear over-hang grabbed me. Looks like that coupe has plenty of rear seat leg room. How unusual for the marque and generally for any coupe.  R3~
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: oldbike54 on October 09, 2017, 05:33:17 PM
 There was a Guzzi for sale a few years back that the seller claimed was built with Ferrari parts  :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: LowRyter on October 09, 2017, 05:35:48 PM
There was a Guzzi for sale a few years back that the seller claimed was built with Ferrari parts  :shocked:

 Dusty

I think that Guzzi was a Jackal being ridden in eastern Okla.  The owner is a real head case.
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: oldbike54 on October 09, 2017, 05:54:36 PM
I think that Guzzi was a Jackal being ridden in eastern Okla.  The owner is a real head case.

 That Guzzi is built with Fordson tractor parts  :shocked:

 Dusty
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: normzone on October 09, 2017, 06:06:35 PM
Here's yet another take on Italian machinery, from " the best of Craigslist ".

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html

" Since I was a kid I lusted after those Italian curves and exhaust note. Now my own kids come to me and ask me why there's no food to eat and the electricity has been turned off and I have to tell them it's because Daddy's car is sick again. "
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: sdcr on October 09, 2017, 07:03:25 PM
Thats funny....may be true as well.

H :coffee:ere's yet another take on Italian machinery, from " the best of Craigslist ".

https://www.craigslist.org/about/best/esh/6324690044.html :coffee:

" Since I was a kid I lusted after those Italian curves and exhaust note. Now my own kids come to me and ask me why there's no food to eat and the electricity has been turned off and I have to tell them it's because Daddy's car is sick again. "
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: LowRyter on October 09, 2017, 08:03:37 PM
That Guzzi is built with Fordson tractor parts  :shocked:

 Dusty

but no denying the owner is a head case?
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: oldbike54 on October 09, 2017, 08:25:01 PM
but no denying the owner is a head case?

 So what's your point ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: LowRyter on October 09, 2017, 08:58:39 PM
So what's your point ?

 Dusty

no point,  just pointing out the obvious. 
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: charlie b on October 10, 2017, 07:41:57 AM
I almost bought a Ferrari Dino when I was in my 20's.  New they were $11,000.  My monthly salary was only $650.  I did test drive it.  Loved that thing.  Instead I got an Alfa Spider.  Sold it less than a year later.  Every time I drove it I thought about the Dino.
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: jwinwi on October 10, 2017, 09:53:55 AM
Assuming for a moment that it is a 330 America, that would make it one of 50(!)
V7 Sports are a dime a dozen by comparison...
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: dsrdave on October 10, 2017, 04:32:31 PM
It appears to be a 250GTE.  Not the most desirable Ferrari, however I wouldn't kick it out of my garage...
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: nyITguy on October 11, 2017, 05:53:19 AM
Last week was Ferrari overload week on Manhattan.

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Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: rocker59 on October 16, 2017, 09:38:09 PM
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Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: sdcr on October 16, 2017, 10:13:18 PM
Ferrari 355, and a LeMans

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Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: rocker59 on October 16, 2017, 10:45:56 PM
Ferrari 355, and a LeMans

Yep.  That's my V11 LeMans.  Photo taken in Pagosa Springs Colorado, September 2006.

Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: Matteo on October 17, 2017, 11:10:41 AM
My favorite commercial... turn up the volume :cool:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_kwxzU4wL4
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: Turin on October 17, 2017, 12:49:39 PM
I got the chance to take a 360 Modena for a short drive. I hadn't driven a car that poorly since I was 16 years old.
I'll never try paddle shifters again.
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: Rough Edge racing on October 17, 2017, 03:36:29 PM
  A Guzzi engine has more in common with a Corvette than a Ferrari... :grin:
Title: Re: Guzzi and Ferrari
Post by: jwinwi on October 17, 2017, 05:18:05 PM
  A Guzzi engine has more in common with a Corvette than a Ferrari... :grin:
Thank goodness for that! I'd not be able to work on or afford them :boozing: