Hello everyone

[andyp250f]

OOPS. Found a picture of the same car. It does have a V12, so is pukka. By the way, I like custard with my humble pie.

 

[GransportFan1]

Stunning, note the Barchetta in the corner, only 17 built i believe??

 

[2b1ask1]

Awsome... The 'pitts specials' of the car world; serious cahoona owners only need apply!

 

[Andyk]

Stunning, note the Barchetta in the corner, only 17 built i believe??

Correct...

Fifteen examples of the racing model were produced at De Tomaso's factory in Modena, plus two prototypes (one racing-corsa, one street-stradale). It featured a mid-engine V6 AM501 Maserati biturbo engine 1996cc (red intake manifold for the Corsa) an evolution of the AM490 (black intake manifold used for the Stradale), a central frame holding an integral fuel tank and a very light glass fiber/carbon fiber spyder body, accelerating the car to about 180 mph (290 km/h). The development of a road version was stopped at a late stage. However, today some racing cars hold a road title in Europe, after minor modifications to allow road compatibility.

 

[GransportFan1]

Correct...

Fifteen examples of the racing model were produced at De Tomaso's factory in Modena, plus two prototypes (one racing-corsa, one street-stradale). It featured a mid-engine V6 AM501 Maserati biturbo engine 1996cc (red intake manifold for the Corsa) an evolution of the AM490 (black intake manifold used for the Stradale), a central frame holding an integral fuel tank and a very light glass fiber/carbon fiber spyder body, accelerating the car to about 180 mph (290 km/h). The development of a road version was stopped at a late stage. However, today some racing cars hold a road title in Europe, after minor modifications to allow road compatibility.

Good info there Andy, you need to trim that beard of yours though, it must be huge.

 

[Parisien]

Andy250F...you've a pm.

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[chippiepilot]

Andy, Saw your 250 at the Ace Cafe, What a work of art - what a magnificent job you have made of it, and the sound - Wow, it increased my lust factor for the car

 

[andyp250f]

thanks for that. Would be good to have some decent weather to enjoy it.

 

[lozcb]

thanks for that. Would be good to have some decent weather to enjoy it.

Ive especially ordered some in the next couple of weeks Andy , hopefully got a break after this big job is finished and i'll se if i can arrange to come up to your neck of the woods for a chat


regards loz

 

[andyp250f]

Be great to see you Loz. Dont forget though. There are still Highwaymen on the A1 north of Stevenage. I'll get the kettle on. Thanks in advance for the weather.

 

[hodroyd]

andyp250f,

A very warm welcome to the forum, WHAT A STAGGERINGLY BEAUTIFUL CAR, you must be really proud. By Highwaymen, I assume you mean the bobbys, yes you are right and a few tax camera's too. Enjoy.

Robert

 

[andyp250f]

Hi guys, been a while, trying to keep busy, warm etc. I took her out for a blast last sunday, dry and clear but a little fresh. After doing about 60 miles round trip, I now realise the agony Sir Ranulph Fiennes went through with frostbite. I am just starting to get the feeling back in my nose. Own fault though. Wore goggles instead of the (sensible) helmet option. Hope you are all well.

 

[hodroyd]

Balaclava's are a good option, but the cops might think you were a bank robber, it would be a good race though whilst you teased the pants off them, before dissapearing off in to the distance??

 

[Emtee]

Balaclava's are a good option, but the cops might think you were a bank robber, it would be a good race though whilst you teased the pants off them, before dissapearing off in to the distance??

Not sure Andy would have anywhere to stash the swag!

 

[andyp250f]

Well miles, I reckon with a little careful packing, I could get about £100k behind the seat. If, it was in £1 coins, about £7. Logistics are not really my thing. Then again, you know what they say: "Wheres theres a will, theres a relative"

 

[Parisien]

Andy....did you win those overalls?

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[hodroyd]

I've had £25K in a briefcase and it went nowhere, you should get a few million behind the seats and in the boot mate. Hope you got the overalls now your part way there, "who's in the money"

 

[andyp250f]

Hi Frank, from memory I think the auction went to about £77. As there was no guarantee they would have fitted ( bit short in the leg) I poo pooed them. I will look out for some more though. Thanks for the link.

 

[Parisien]

Never seen a pair like that in last 4 yrs Andy.........rare as hens teeth I suspect


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[andyp250f]

Maybe should have bought them anyway. Mind you, you would not believe the amount of "you never know, one day that might be worth a few quid" stuff I have aquired. Got an original tail, nose, off a 250F somewhere. You can tell its original, the workmanship is appalling.