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28/04/2018 6:19 pm
The Beast has arrived! (A break from the Brooklin box controversy)
Somehow I missed out on the AutoCult Fiat S76 "Beast of Turin" Fiat S76 in 2017. I ended up using the auction site that shall not be named, and had to get it from Moscow of all places.
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There were two S76s built. Arthur Duray drove the 2nd "Beast" 132.27 mph in Belgium in 1913, but it didn't count as an official LSR run because a reverse run was not undertaken. The car was restored a few years ago, using the frame from the 2nd car and 28+ liter engine from the 1st car. A great video of this monster is here:
29/04/2018 3:06 am
Isn’t that great? I did it I 3D but I may not have shared it here. Let me know if you want to see it
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29/04/2018 3:12 am
That was over in the lounge wasn't it John? I've seen a lot of your LSRs there...
...and appreciate all the work it takes you to create those.
29/04/2018 3:34 am
That Beast looks great - I should have got one when I had the chance...
The video always makes me laugh - it's so outrageous!
29/04/2018 4:19 am
Probably. I don’t remember what I’ve shown. Getting old 
29/04/2018 4:24 am
You will enjoy this photo essay by Stephen Majorham. He had full access to the car in restoration and even got to ride in it. He told me the driver was very busy.
http://stefanmarjoram.com/fiat-s76
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29/04/2018 4:49 am
Great pics John! Especially like the one with the dog looking on as a restorer works on the chassis.
29/04/2018 5:55 am
Congratulations on the new addition. The model looks great with the only thing missing are the flames shooting out of the exhaust.
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29/04/2018 5:58 am
Yeah. I thought that would look cool too. But then they would have to add driver & mechanic.