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24/12/2023 10:37 am
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.
Here's a photo of the car sans body during testing in '55:
Model is ironically by Bizarre:
24/12/2023 12:56 pm
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! 
24/12/2023 1:16 pm
Definitely something different. I never knew about this car. Thanks for photos.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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24/12/2023 2:38 pm
24/12/2023 4:23 pm
That is quite an interesting racing automobile and it makes for a very cool and fascinating replica. Very nice one !
Christopher Moroni and Rich Sufficool reacted