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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: massiveluvbuddy67 on June 02, 2013, 06:28:30 PM

Title: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: massiveluvbuddy67 on June 02, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
In my lifetime I am praying 3D printers can deliver me one of these!
(I weep quietly to myself until then...enjoy).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkYvy0ocMts&list=PL40A266F9BEB18418
Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:11:46 PM
I quite like this clip:


I've seen lots of references to Tipo 33 replicas, but never heard any details.  I'd have one even with a Montreal motor fitted.  Hell I'd even have one with a worked Busso v6 installed!
Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:19:16 PM
Also this one:


Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:20:38 PM
The first time I heard of the Tipo 33 Stradale was reading this article from Road&Track Feb 1999 (just found these scans on the Inter-tubes).
Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:21:16 PM
continues...
Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:22:05 PM
and concludes.

Needless to say I was totally smacked in the gob by the extraordinary beauty and purposefulness of the car.  I had to wait a few years to see one in the metal, and then I was stunned by how TINY the thing is. 
Title: Re: 33 Stradale - bow before the alter of THE supreme machine in mankinds existence
Post by: Beatle on June 04, 2013, 07:21:10 PM
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on June 02, 2013, 07:11:46 PM
I quite like this clip:


I've seen lots of references to Tipo 33 replicas, but never heard any details.  I'd have one even with a Montreal motor fitted.  Hell I'd even have one with a worked Busso v6 installed!
Gina Lollobrigida?  What's the movie?