Classes for the classics by ed gilbertsonarticle 5. Over 100,000 english translations of italian words and phrases. This was a special order that let prospective buyers receive a brand new coupe or convertible that had the big block l88 engine installed. Chevrolet corvette c3 l88 scuderia filipinetti le mans 1968. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of scuderia filipinetti. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Another 250 lm was second and this car, chassis no. English translation of scuderia the official collins italianenglish dictionary online. The ferrari classiche red book certified, three times le mans entrant.
It was to be finished in his scuderia filipinetti teams bright red racing livery and campaigned by promising swiss drivers herbie muller, dieter spoerry and claude sage. Steinemann recalled in ed heuvinks scuderia filipinetti. The correct owners manual, repair manual, shop manual, parts manual and more. The story of fords three litre sports cars from the sixties. You can refine the search results of biography products by using. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Mr etienne henrion, wrote to us to clarify a few facts. This is a completed toy designed for children andor collectors. The history of the swiss racing team first edition by heuvink, ed isbn.
Scuderia filipinetti was a swiss motor racing team that competed in sports car racing and. Employed by carroll shelby, he participated in the construction of the ford mkiv that won the 24. Scuderia filipinetti book ferrari porsche alfa romeo daytona. The only ecurie to enter sometimes in the same eventcars from the three big rivals, ferrari, ford and porsche. This car has a wonderful and welldocumented competition history. Ferrari 512 s is the designation for 25 sports cars built in 196970, with fivelitre 12cylinder 512 engines, related to the ferrari p sports prototypes. See more ideas about corvette, racing and chevrolet corvette. English translation of scuderia collins italianenglish. The author captions these as being of the scuderia filipinetti ferrari p34 whereas they are actually, and very clearly to anybody who knows anything about this era, shots of the works p4 spyder chassis no. A good reference for this would be the filipinetti book of ed heuvink.
A short story about the filipinetti greder l88 corvettes. Based in geneva, it took part in numerous sports car. Invest your time also for simply couple of mins to check out a book scuderia filipinetti, by ed heuvink checking out a publication will never lower and waste your time to be worthless. Oct 01, 2011 the author captions these as being of the scuderia filipinetti ferrari p34 whereas they are actually, and very clearly to anybody who knows anything about this era, shots of the works p4 spyder chassis no. The 250 lms best racing years were 1964 and 1965, when the north american racing teams example, driven by masten gregory and jochen rindt, won the le mans 24 hours outright. Cadaverouslooking, chainsmoking, bigspending georges filipinetti was a very successful. Scuderia filipinetti corvette l88 joins rm monterey roster. The c3 race cars were equipped with a factory prepped l88 courtesy of zora arkusduntov smuggling it out the back door to get around gms ban on racing that was still in effect. Exoto 1965 scuderia filipinetti cobra daytona le mans 1. So he changed the name to his own and ecurie filipinetti was born, then speedily ltalianised as scuderia filipinetti.
After the end of his first marriage to henriette robert in 1936, he took over his fathers successful business in electronics, heating and climatisation. The car, raced by scuderia filipinetti at the 1964 le mans, has been a perennial favorite since its introduction over 5 years ago. The ferrari p was a series of italian sports prototype racing cars produced by ferrari during the 1960s and early 1970s although enzo ferrari resisted the move even with cooper dominating f1, ferrari began producing midengined racing cars in the early 1960s with the dinov6engine formula one ferrari 246 p and the sport prototype spseries. The ferrari classiche red book certified, three times le mans entrant, spafrancorchamps winner, imola winner and concours award recipient joins. The eleventh of a series of only twelve, this rare, ferrari classichecertified car went on to do what its makers intended. Georges filipinetti was born in 1907 in switzerland and was a very successful ferrari dealer when he founded the scuderia in 1961.
The most popular brands are gaurav books store, idara, kitabaan, pocket star, darussalamindian printed best quality. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. The filipinetti team used various ferraris, thanks to its privileged relationship with the commendatore himself. When asked if the web site could use his emails, etienne volunteered to write out the story in full narrative format. The scuderia filipinetti fantastic story happend in probably the best era of car racing. He later moved on to drive for scuderia filipinetti before joining rob walker in. Filipinetti one of those team names you keep seeing without knowing the background. Exoto 118 scale diecast 18004 1965 shelby cobra daytona version filipin. The number 14, which can be seen in the cars original crash photo, has been returned to its rightful place, and the scuderia filipinetti namesake rests over the rear arches as it did 45 years ago.
Later that year, modified versions resembling their main competitor, the porsche 917, were called. Based in geneva, it took part in numerous sports car championships. Il circuito del mugello 19641970 una delle ultime grandi corse su strada coppini. Georges filipinetti born in near geneva in 1907, georges filipinetti was the son of dominique rodolphe filipinetti and annette deruaz.
George filipinetti ferrari scuderia s race team head had his chief mechanic, franco sbarro, sent to michigan to aid in prepping the cars for european racing duty. This book describes the story of the filipinetti team, a legendary figure of the 60s and 70s. Exscuderia filipinetti ferrari classiche certified,1966. A living legend henry a daviss 1966 ford gt40 mk1 le. Scuderia filipinetti 317 pages about the swiss racing team with strong ties to ferrari, by e. Refined publications featuring beautifully designed covers and printed on coated paper, scuderia ferrari yearbooks tell the full story in rich detail. You are bidding on scuderia filipinetti by ed heuvink. Scuderia filipinetti swiss racing team, by ed heuvink, 320 pages condition. Buy on the website of the gilena international motor books. A definitive update on the history of the scuderia filipinetti l88 corvettes, and a third subsequent henry greder car, is a case in point.
Since the organisers refused the porsche 906 of dieter and myself, the invitation of georges filipinetti was very welcomed by us during scrutineering, the car was linedup behind one of the new sevenlitre ford mk ivs. Scuderia filipinetti also french name ecurie filipinetti was a swiss motor racing team that competed in sports car racing and occasionally in formula one between 1962 and 1973. Scuderia filipinetti 1973 the nostalgia forum the autosport. Scuderia filipinetti, livres automobiles editions du palmier. Heuvinks hefty book illustrates the world of georges filipinetti, wealthy property dealer and ferrari importer for switzerland, who spent huge sums to equip his team with the best machinery gt40s, alfas, porsches and above all ferraris to promote young swiss drivers, of whom jo siffert was the star. Ferrari yearbooks, books and publications scuderia ferrari official. In 1966, phil was the chief mechanic for the legendary swiss racing team scuderia filipinetti, in charge of the le mans fords gt40 program. From the day it was delivered to legendary raceteam owner, georges filipinetti, this automobile has enjoyed an exceptional and welldocumented history. No filipinetti story of ferrarilauda for 1973 is known to me. Best sellers best books of the month childrens books textbooks kindle books. Reading, for some individuals come to be a requirement that is to do every day such as spending time for consuming. Volume dedicated exclusively to 340 mm team, scuderia protagonist in the years 60 and 70, which disputed several championships with ferrari cars. Scuderia filipinetti wikipedia, a enciclopedia libre.
Coulon did however race the march, yet mid 1973 all racing activities were brought to a halt. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Jo siffert made his world championship formula 1 debut in that years monaco grand prix, driving a lotus special combining a type 21 forward frame and suspension with type 24style rear end, powered by an uprightmounted. Scuderia filipinetti corvette l88 le mans 68 corvette indirectly supported a motor sports program in 1968 with the copo l88 option. The scuderia filipinetti a history by marcel massiniarticle 2. Bibliography michael parkes engineer and racing driver. The very prestigeous race team gave young talented race drivers a chance to enter the race circuits. Le mans winning scuderia filipinetti ferrari 275 gtb. The teams history and the parkes link would suggest it a likely thought. It was sold to ferraris foremost swiss client, scuderia filipinetti in geneva. Scuderia filipinetti book ferrari porsche alfa romeo.
It was founded by georges filipinetti 19071973 to support swiss driver jo siffert, but employed many other drivers including jim clark, phil hill and ronnie peterson. Oct 27, 2003 this book describes the story of the filipinetti team, a legendary figure of the 60s and 70s. Ed heuvink is the author of scuderia filipinetti 4. The future formula 1 champion mockingly asked steinemann what he planned to do with this museum piece with chrome wire wheels, as the latter driver recounted in an anecdote told in ed heuvinks 2001 book, scuderia filipinetti which features several photographs of 09079.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of ed heuvink books online. Scuderia filipinetti the history of the swiss racing team. Prior to the le mans race, chassis csx 2602 was also raced at daytona driven by rick muther and john timanus in 1965, sebring driven by lew spencer, jim adams, and phil hill in 1965, monza driven by jack sears and sir john whitmore in 1965, and nurburgring driven by. Sep 6, 20 1964 ferrari 250 le mans berlinetta the exscuderia filipinetti coachwork by pininfarina chassis no. This book not only tells the history of the car in the usrrc right up until today but it also features the cooper car company and tells the story of the creation of the king cobra. The v12powered cars were entered in the 1970 international championship for makes by the factory scuderia ferrari and private teams. Chassis 079 was bought new in april 1964 by swiss entrepreneur and racing team patron, georges filipinetti. Jun 25, 2009 the recently consigned 1968 chevrolet corvette l88 scuderia filipinetti le mans race car chassis number 194378s410300 holds a unique place in corvette history. The biography category on pricena has more than 1062 products and 60 brands,sold by 2 stores. Entered by swiss racing patron, georges filipinetti with a zora arkusduntov prepared motor, and driven by henri greder and umberto maglioli, this l88 corvette made its. Ed heuvink take you with extreme details into the cars, the races and the drivers of that unique swiss racing team. A brand new quality book from a fulltime veteran owned bookshop in business since 1992. Ferrari 512s scuderia filipinetti, renaissance tk24321d. And after the original car was discontinued last year it was decided to.
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