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The Twin Torpedo That Got Torpedoed... [PIC]

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Rich Sufficool
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Enrico Nardo is not only known for his iconic steering wheel ( which will set you back 4 figures). For the infamous 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours, he entered the Nardi Bisiluro (twin torpedo) DaMolNar car that was powered by a tiny 0.7 liter Fiat 4 that was supertuned by an Abarth rival, Gianni, to produce a whopping 62 hp. During that race, it was averaging 89 mph when the side draft of a passing Jaguar blew the car off the course and turned a potential class winner into a DNF. The car was ultimately restored and now resides in the Leonardo DaVinci (another exotic designer) Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.

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Here's a photo of the car sans body during testing in '55:

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Model is ironically by Bizarre:

Nardi LM 002
Nardi LM 038
Nardi LM 036 001
Nardi LM 034
Nardi LM 015
Nardi LM 027
Nardi LM 012
Nardi LM 023
Nardi LM 003
Nardi LM 017
Nardi LM 005 001

 

 



   
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Once again Rich, you win the annal MOMP  award!  That's: Most Obscure Models Posted.  I have no doubt you'll also win next year; you'll always be the king! Party  



   
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Definitely something different. I never knew about this car. Thanks for photos.


Ed Davis
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Rich Sufficool
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@chris

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It's good to be the king!



   
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That is quite an interesting racing automobile and it makes for a very cool and fascinating replica. Very nice one !



   
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