In a racing event that is attended by many motorized vehicle participants from various teams and manufacturers, of course, it will not display a uniform vehicle shape. Yes, various designs made in accordance with the race requirements, of course, will also colorize the excitement of the event.
A unique racing car created by Mario Dalmonte, Carlo Mollino, and Enrico Nardi in 1955 named "Bisiluro Damolnar" for the 24 hours Le Mans racing event. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3hhygDz)
One of the racing events that always features participants with various motor vehicle designs is the 24 hours of Le Mans. This legendary racing event (since 1923), which is held annually at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, is a venue to compete for the vehicle endurance when it is driven non-stop at high speed for 24 hours around the circuit.
The Bisiluro Damolnar with Carlo Mollino behind the steering wheel while on the speed at the 24 hours Le Mans racing event track in 1955. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3iSP3x8)
Yes, one of the most striking is the appearance of a bright-red open-top Italian racing car that took part in the 24-hour Le Mans of 1955 named Bisiluro Damolnar. Its name derived from the surnames of its three designers, ie Mario Dalmonte, Carlo Mollino, and Enrico Nardi. It looked very different from all the other cars that competed in the legendary endurance competition.
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1955 Bisiluro Damolnar has a Giannini-tuned twin-cam, 4 cylinders, 737 cc engine mounted on the left-hand side (to counter the weight of the driver, seated on the right). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34lxlyq)
This racing car which has the appearance like the twin torpedoes which in Italian is called 'Bisiluro,' is an anomaly, it’s asymmetrical, with no passenger seat, and has the engine mounted on the left-hand side (to counter the weight of the driver, seated on the right). And the 450 kg (992 lbs) weighed racing car running by a Giannini-tuned twin-cam, 4 cylinders, 737 cc engine of BMW 750 motorcycle.
The chassis as tested without the body. Note the standard radiator, test fuel tank, Appia suspension and round steering wheel. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/31ycm9J)
Out of context for a moment, the torpedo (siluro) shapes and names seem very popular to use by the Italian' automotive circles in the time. For example, Piaggio, the famous Pontadera-based scooter manufacturer ever made racing scooter species called Vespa Monthléry back in 1950. Shortly after, the real torpedo-shaped design also implemented to its record-breaking scooter known as Vespa Siluro in 1951.
An ovoid steering wheel, designed for maximum legroom, was probably the least weird part of this creation.
(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3hhygDz)
Back to the car, it is built on a Fiat 500 chassis and frames made of the tubular steel for a lightweight body and attached with an engine with a high (for the time) power to weight ratio, it is said the race car is capable of running up to a top speed of 216 mph (347 kph).
This 1955 Bisiluro Damolnar is built on a Fiat 500 chassis made of tubular steel for a lightweight body and an engine with a high (for the time) power to weight ratio. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/34lxlyq)
But unfortunately, its appearance at one of the most prestigious racing events did not make any achievements. During the race, the Bisiluro was literally blown off the track, after colliding with a close-passing Jaguar D-Type and sustained too much damage to continue the race.
After being repaired and restored, the unusual-shaped racing car now lives on display at the prestigious Leonardo Da Vinci Museum in Milan, Italy. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SILODROME | STYLEPARK | ROAD AND TRACK | WIRED | VELOCETODAY.COM]
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After finding an image of this scooter on the Internet, We were curious to know its name because in our opinion it has a very unique shape. Then we asked to our friends, the member of theScooters of Germany Group by posting the picture below on the group timeline on Facebook.
1954 Röhr Roletta 200 made by a German machinery manufacturer named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2wTv676)
And that's where we learned, the unique scooter in question was theRöhr Roletta 200made by a German company based in Landshut-Bavaria named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH in 1954. And according to Our colleagues in the Facebook group, this scooter is included one of the rare German-made scooters.
1954 Röhr Roletta 200 made by a German machinery manufacturer named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3iXDyoh)
As quoted from germanmotorcycle.cl, this company was founded by Erich Röhr in 1932 as a military vehicle repairing workshop in Passau. In 1948, the company became a machinery manufacturer which mainly makes agricultural machinery such as tractors, compressors, water pumps, and others. Then in 1949, the company moved its business domicile to Landshut-Bavaria.
In the 1950s, the company continued to grow until it decided to produce scooters. And precisely in 1953, Röhr's engineers successfully to design its first scooter. This scooter said has quite good handling because it uses a fairly large wheel size (3.50 x 12") compared to the existing scooters at the time.
1954 Röhr Roletta 200 made by a German machinery manufacturer named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcQv5q)
The Röhr Roletta 200 scooter is described as a high-end scooter with various accessories such as the chromed peephole "ornament", larger seater, briefcase holder, and spare tire. Then, on the speedometer is also equipped with turn lights indicators like the one installed on the Bastert Einspurauto, another German luxury scooter.
1954 Röhr Roletta 200 made by a German machinery manufacturer named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2YcQv5q)
At first glance, the German scooter looks similar to the 1950s French-made Bernardet scooter, especially on the front fender which blends with the headlight. The Roletta 200 scooter uses a 200cc single-cylinder engine powered of 11 horsepower coupled with a four-speed manual transmission system.
1954 Röhr Roletta 200 made by a German machinery manufacturer named Maschinenfabrik Erich Röhr GmbH. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2FBcxIN)
Uniquely, this scooter has used a 12V electrical system which was fairly advanced at that time, making it possible to be pinned an electric starter of the Siba Dynastart in addition to the kick starter (but the customers are given an extra-charges for this feature.)
The Röhr Roletta 200 scooter was offered in 5 color choices such as black, Adriatic blue, green, metal beige, and maroon (dark red). While on the ad leaflet designed to support its sales also includes some additional accessories such as windshields and luggage racks which can be ordered from the factory, as well as the sidecars.
Technical specifications of the Röhr Roletta 200 scooter produced by Fahrzeug- und Maschinenfabrik GmbH Landshut in 1955(after the company was liquidated). (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3aCqKAz)
But unfortunately, the scooter sales were very unsatisfactory, run over by other German's major brands at that time such as Glas, Zündapp, NSU Lambretta, and Hoffmann Vespa. This certainly has an impact on the company's financial condition which has also deteriorated.😭
In late 1954 to early 1955 the company was partially liquidated and changed its name to Fahrzeug- und Maschinenfabrik GmbH Landshut, while its scooters division was still on production with some changes. However, the sales figures did not improve, although some technical improvements had been made.😭
Finally, the Röhr scooter production was ceased in 1956, while its sales ended in 1957. Estimated, there were 1,800 to 2,000 units of Röhr Roletta 200 scooter had ever produced by this manufacturer.😭
That's it, and if the article above is still considered inadequate or inaccurate, or if you have additional information related to this marque, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comments column below this article.
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Of the many beautiful cars that used the Alfa Romeo brand in the 1950s, it turned out that there were those that had unique shapes and used unusual features to be applied to cars at that time. Well, the Alfa Romeo Superflow IV Pininfarina Coupe was another outstanding vehicle with its Jetsons-style sliding glass roof built by one of the famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina.
Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV Coupe by Pininfarina began its life as a race car ever used by by five-times World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, when he finished second in the 1953 Mille Miglia. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kJBdis)
This Alfa Romeo beauty creation began its life as a race car with a very different coupe body built by Carrozzeria Colli, built to contest top events like the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. This particular Alfa Romeo is four concept cars in one, in total eight of the 6C 3000 CM's models were built.
Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV Coupe powered by the latest development of Alfa Romeo's fabled twin-cam straight-six 3.5-liter engine coupled with six Weber carburetors so it could be produced around 275 horsepower. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kJBdis)
Yes, this beautiful car is built based on the reliable racing cars ever used by five-times World Champion, Juan Manuel Fangio, when he finished second in the 1953 Mille Miglia by driving a Colli Coupe 3000 CM.
This is the Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM (Competizione Maggiorata) Colli Coupe-winning car at the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio at the 1953 Mille Miglia. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2XWrdbx)
As we all know, this 6C 3000 CM has a highly sophisticated construction with a steel tubular spaceframe chassis, independent front suspension, a DeDion rear axle, and all fitted with a Coupe body created by Colli on the chassis 00128.
Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV Coupe by Pininfarina was the striking use of Plexiglass, this time on the domed roof as well as the headlight covers. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2Cq7NEy)
For the drivetrain, it used the latest development of Alfa Romeo's fabled twin-cam straight-six 3.5-liter engine coupled with six Weber carburetors so it could be produced around 275 horsepower.
Well, of those eight 6C 3000 CM’s models ever built, then two units were converted to the worthied car to be used on the road, one built by Boano for Argentine President Juan Peron and another was given to another famous Italian coachbuilder Pininfarina.
Interior view of the Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV Coupe by Pininfarina with simple dashboard layout features several instruments panel and steering wheel on the right. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fVbIXC)
On Pininfarina's hand, the second car had been developed in such way to four prototype design studies and it ends with this incredible Superflow looks as you can see today. The car showed at the 1960 Geneva Motor Show incorporating the best features of the previous versions, the car was now dubbed the Coupe Super Sport Speciale or Superflow IV.
The plexiglass features able to see on the headlight covers as well as the domed roof. This time the panels were not hinged but could actually slide down and back underneath the rear window. As a result, the Superflow IV could be used as both a Coupe and Spyder.
Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV Coupe by Pininfarina could be used as both a Coupe and Spyder due to the panels were not hinged but could actually slide down and back underneath the rear window. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fVbIXC)
The show car started out with a rather extreme, jet-age inspired design and finally ended with a strikingly elegant design, typical of the 1960s. It also influenced the design of future Alfa Romeo models, most notably the Duetto Spyder, which was launched in 1966.
And lastly, the elegant and incredible Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Superflow IV had been succeeded to amaze the audience at Salon Privé 2017 held in the Blenheim Palace grounds for the world-renowned Chubb Insurance Concours d’Elégance in the Curvaceous Coupes class. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SALON PRIVE | CARSTYLING.RU | RACECAR.COM | ]
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If we look closely, there are so many strange vehicles that have been made. Yes, it is very strange or unexpected and might make us think for a moment, why the automotive manufacturer can make it? Like this antique three-wheeled vehicle under Scoot Sociable brand made by a Bradford-based automotive company named Scott Autocar Company.
1921 Scoot Sociable Tricar is the world's most weird three-wheeler ever. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fXk0hR)
How could it not be strange? If the conventional way to make a three-wheeled vehicle is by positioning 2 wheels at the front or back and the other wheel mounted in the center at the other, right? However, the British auto manufacturer made it with slightly different construction, ie by positioning 2 wheels in parallels like a motorcycle and the other is like the sidecar wheel positioned.
The construction of Scoot Sociable Tricar by positioning 2 wheels in parallels like a motorcycle and the other is like the sidecar wheel positioned. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fXk0hR)
This is understandable because Scott Sociable is basically a brand of motorcycles and sidecars for military purposes. Or in other words, it could be said this three-wheeler once a military purposed motorbike and sidecar that designed to carry heavy guns which then is converted into a civilian version and draped in a car body.
Blue-print images of Scoot Sociable Tricar construction detail. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3fXk0hR)
As a result, after the brand made a three-wheeled vehicle, suddenly it looks weird as if unstable. If you are still confused then the fastest way to understand this unusual three-wheeler is to see it as a motorcycle with sidecar were draped in a car body.
1921 Scoot Sociable Tricar was powered by Scott’s own built 578cc water-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke engine linked to a 3 speed gearbox with no reverse. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3j9in2u)
It was powered by the company’s own built 578cc water-cooled, two-cylinder, two-stroke engine linked to a 3-speed gearbox with no reverse. The car itself had a wooden body mounted on a steel chassis.
These unusual look vehicles debuted at the 1920 Olympia Motorcycle Show and built between 1921 and 1925. But seems was no success, probably due to its inherent layout considered unstable and odds. However, during the periods, as many as 110 or so were sold of which 5 still remain. Unfortunately, the company folded in 1925.😢
In our opinion, it was worthy to be one of the weirdest three-wheelers ever. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PROGRESS | THEPETROLSTOP.COM]
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Some time ago, we delved into the fascinating world of the Thomassima, an iconic car model crafted by the ingenious Tom Meade. The initial creation, aptly named Thomassima I, emerged in 1962, only to meet an unfortunate demise in the devastating flood that swept through Florence in 1966.
1969 Thomassima III 'Lacrima Rossa' is the third model produced by Tom Meade based on a Ferrari 250 GT Coupe. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
In the wake of this setback, Thomassima II took center stage in 1967, surpassing its predecessor in sheer beauty. Commissioned by a private owner in Northern California in 1966, Tom Meade completed the construction in 1968, and the car made its debut at the prestigious 1968 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Astonishingly, Thomassima II vanished from public sight in 1971, only to resurface in 2015 and subsequently change hands for a staggering $9 million, or approximately Rp.121.2 billion!
1969 Thomassima III is the third model produced by Tom Meade and the most famous of his creations now on display at the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari in Italy. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
The culmination of Tom Meade's creative prowess materialized in Thomassima III, affectionately named Lacrima Rossa. This third iteration, born in 1969, showcased Meade's unique interpretation of Ferrari styling during the sixties and seventies. Built upon the foundation of a Ferrari 250 GT Coupe, Thomassima III stands as the most celebrated among Meade's creations. The additional moniker, 'Lacrima Rossa' or 'Red Tear,' was bestowed by Josh Lange, a close friend of Meade, encapsulating the essence of Tom's final automotive masterpiece.
1969 Thomassima III uses a 3-liter V12 Ferrari engine with a power output of 237 hp. (Picture from: RetroRides)
The Thomassima III emerges as a front-engined supercar inspired by the legendary 330 P4 sports racing model, housing a formidable 3-liter V12 Ferrari engine boasting 237 horsepower. Crafted with precision, the design features a carbon fiber chassis, molded seats, and meticulously handmade instruments, all enveloped in an aluminum body adhering to Tom Meade's meticulous design principles.
1969 Thomassima III has multi-level, multi-functional instruments, and hand made like most of the car's details. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
In an era where building one's car was a rare feat, Tom Meade stood out, employing coachbuilding expertise in Modena and utilizing aristocratic 1960s Ferrari components as the foundation for his Thomassima III. The sweeping style of this masterpiece is a testament to Meade's keen eye for breathtaking bodywork.
1969 Thomassima III's seats molded into the tub, much like the Thomassima II. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
The Thomassima III caused a stir when exhibited at Italy's automobile manufacturers’ show in Turin. Crowds flocked to witness Meade's creation, prompting event organizers to relocate the display to accommodate the enthusiastic throngs. Even Mattel, the renowned diecast model manufacturer, immortalized the Thomassima III as part of its Hot Wheels collections.
1969 Thomassima III is the third model produced by Tom Meade featured the gull-wing doors as the access into its cabin. (Picture from: DriveTribe)
Presently, Thomassima III rests under the protective care of Meade's adopted son in northern Italy. Though its odometer reads under 300km, the car has not graced the roads in decades. However, its timeless shape, embodying the quintessence of 1960s front-engined Italian sports cars, continues to captivate admirers.
Tragically, Tom Meade passed away in August 2013 at the age of 74. In the subsequent year, a revelation shook the automotive world – Thomassima III was not just a long-lost dream but a masterpiece deserving a place of honor in the Galleria Ferrari museum in Fiorano, right by the Maranello factory. An enduring legacy, the Thomassima III remains an awe-inspiring testament to the vision and craftsmanship of Tom Meade. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THOMASSIMA.COM | DRIVETRIBE | DRIVE-MY.COM | RETRORIDES ]
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As we know that Vespa is a scooter brand made by Piaggio which is very well known to this day.This scooter brand was founded in the 1940s and continues to exist today, so it is not surprising that Vespa has many classic models with distinctive body shapes such as wasps.
1951 Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' is managed to set prestigious achievements during the ISDT 1951 held in Varese, Italy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2E3A1Wi)
But apart from having many classic and elegant scooter models, Vespa also has scooters with unique designs that are made for special purposes such as a racing scooter. One of them is the Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' which managed to set prestigious achievements in one of the toughest and prestigious post-war racing events the ISDT 1951 in Varese, Italy.
A group of Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' riders who competed in the ISDT 1951, possibly at the speed test. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2FutaFZ)
The scooter's name of Sei Giorni taken of the Italian if translated in English mean Six Days. Why is named like that? Because in the 1950s there was a classic international racing competition held in 6 days named International Six Days Trials (ISDT), which followed by many European two-wheeled vehicle manufacturers and Piaggio also took part in those racing events. This competition was held to test the machine's durability and reliability by crossing the European forests, hills, and mountains.
1951 Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' on display at the Museo della Piaggio in Pontadera, Italy. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30XT6lG)
The harshness and the intense atmosphere of the competition forced the vehicle manufacturers to bring out the best version of their production line. That said, the winner of this competition is believed to increase sales volume in the future.
Scooter rider #69 Natale Biasci on Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' tried covering ground in the ISDT 1951. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2FutaFZ)
To meet the needs of those racing events, so the Pontedera-based scooter maker company creating the Vespa Sei Gioni model, which at glance looked similar to the 1951 Vespa which was used a 125cc 2-stroke engine. But, there are several striking differences such as the application of a slimmer and rounder wing like a boat. Then the front and rear suspension are also made tougher and coupled with the use of a larger fuel tank.
1951 Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' was used a 125cc 2-stroke update engine with a spare tire is placed in between the handlebar and the seat. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2FtnDj0)
Not only that the engine is also updated by enlarging the torque so that it could be crossed the ferocious hill terrains. The right-side section is also made larger to accommodate the racing carburetor above the cylinder box. Then there's a spare tire is placed in between the handlebar and the seat to make easier the rider to change the tire on the racing.
1951 Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' while on display at the Indonesia Scooter Festival 2017 and look has a larger fuel tank capacity. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/341xNkX)
At first, the Italian manufacturer was skeptical when the first 10 units of the Vespa Sei Giorni were completed but then turned optimistic when these scooters managed to conquer offroad tracks and speed tests at the Monza Circuit and were make the Piaggio factory team grab a gold medal as the only Italian team to have won the race.
Through the Piaggio Squadra Corse team in 1951, they managed to win the 26th International Six Days Trials (ISDT) held in Varese, Italy, and managed to deliver the Piaggio scooter brand to the pinnacle of glory. During the grueling the 1951 competition event, they managed to grab several gold medals by winning in 9 categories.
The 1951 Vespa 125 'Sei Giorni' legend scooter posed along with the 2018 Vespa Sei Giorni 300 Special Edition. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30XT6lG)
The Vespa Sei Giorni racing scooters were only produced for 3 years (from 1951 to 1953) with a population of only about 300 units. --Because We Love Vespa--
To appreciate the achievements of those Vespa legendary racing scooters at the ISDT 1951, then Piaggio released a special edition of the modern Vespa scooter model based on the GTS300 engine in a typical Sei Giorni livery and named Vespa Sei Giorni 300 in July, 2018 as many as 3,000 units worldwide.
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Ferrari, the iconic supercar manufacturer that houses everything about Italian sports cars, such as passion, emotion, beauty, and speed.With a well-known history of road cars and racing cars, there have been countless beautiful car models from time to time, but there are also many models that were never seen on the production list.
1969 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale concept car whose entire development work was done by Pininfarina and launched for the first time at the Turin Motor Show 1969. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/30FZgqp)
Luckily, most of them are concept cars that don't go any further.At other times, the concepts inspire a production vehicle that goes by much more beautifully, and sometimes special designers try to create a new Ferrari that should remain in their imagination.
Uniquely, not an ordinary door system but a canopy flip-up is used to access the cabin of 1969 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale concept car. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3imrwEC)
One of them is the Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale concept car whose entire development work was done by Pininfarina and launched for the first time at the Turin Motor Show 1969. This concept was created by Filippo Sapino, who has been known for 3 decades as a design director at Ghia.But his most striking project was this Ferrari concept car during his brief tenure at Pininfarina in the late 1960s.
1969 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale concept car's interior view with right-hand steering wheel and 5-speed manual transmission. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/33AhQlI)
This is the first Ferrari concept car to apply a wedge-shaped design that defines the trend of car design in the 1970s. Besides that, the naming of the concept car is also confusing, first from the '512S' moniker, but no 5.0-liter V12 under the rear clamshell grille. Furthermore, although it is based on the 312P, the engine was not the 3.0 liter 12 cylinder, but the 6.0 liter of the 612 Can-Am. Sadly, the concept car was not a drivable vehicle as the engine block has no innards. Might be someday you able to see it running on the streets after the real engine had been attached.
1969 Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale concept car features a mid-mounted 6.0-liter V12 engine from a 612 Can-Am racer. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3iiA2o3)
Apart from that, Sapino had made the most of the floor-hugging physique of the chassis, adding some unorthodox surface treatments to visually transform static into supersonic. Uniquely, not an ordinary door system but a canopy flip-up is used to access the cabin of this car, which was then also applied to another 512S concept made a year later (1970) called Paulo Martin's Ferrari 512S Modulo.
Yes, the car concept design looks very different from previous models made by Pininfarina such as the Ferrari 250 P5 Berlinetta Speciale designed by Leonardo Fioravanti in 1968. Unfortunately, only one example of the 512S Berlinetta Speciale was made.
The design of the 512S Berlinetta Speciale is perhaps more significant for breaking the curvaceous styling of Ferrari's earlier prints, while also setting the angular design precedent for the 365 GTC/4 (also the Sapino's design) and the next Berlinetta Boxers. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CLASSICDRIVER.COM | CARSTYLING.RU]
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Italy, a country lied in southern Europe and close to the Mediterranean Sea. This country is known to have a long history with the automotive world, especially with two-wheeled vehicles called scooters. From this country, the origin of all the culture, trends of scooters is sparked.
The legendary Lambretta scooter named 'Red Bullet' designed by Pierluigi Torre and made of rubber, metal, and plexiglass materials with an aerodynamic shape like a bullet. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kxgiic)
The legendary Lambretta 'Red Bullet' scooter being prepared just before managed to break the land speed record in the road between Munich and Ingolstadt, Germany on August 8, 1951.(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ipPTRD)
Since the beginning, the competition aroma was very thick between these two Italian scooter manufacturers. One of them was when Piaggio with the Vespa Siluro managed to break the speed record known as 'The Flying Kilometers' on February 9, 1951. Seeing those achievements then sparking the interest of Innocenti to do the same by making an almost similar Siluro scooter shortly after that in the same year and named the Lambretta Red Bullet.
The legendary Lambretta scooter named 'Red Bullet' on the action with Romolo Ferri as the rider managed to break the land speed record in the scooter class on August 8, 1951.(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3kxgiic)
The Lambretta-made scooter has a very aerodynamic shape like a bullet and made of rubber, metal, and plexiglass. The Red Bullet was designed by Pierluigi Torre by using the finest of Italian scooter engineering at the time. It was pushing by tremendous 2-stroke engine power through the 3-speed gearbox to break the record.
The legendary Lambretta 'Red Bullet' scooter managed to slice out the air with a speed of up to 201 kilometers per hour (124.8 mph).(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ipPTRD)
After completion, the Red Bullet was prepared to break the land speed record in the scooter category with the speed targets of exceeding 200 kph, so the manufacturer appointed Romolo Ferri as the rider. His toughest competition is Piaggio’s Vespa Siluro. But the real challenge is winning against himself, as he already reached 195.8 kilometers per hour a few months earlier, on French soil. And this time, his goal is to exceed 200.
This historic moment occurred on August 8, 1951, on a stretch of highway between Munich and Ingolstadt, Germany. At that time, the Red Bullet ridden by Ferri managed to shoot through the air with a speed of up to 201 kilometers per hour (124.8 mph). Since then, Lambretta has established itself as the chosen racing vehicle of its category for the decades to come.
This of course becoming a pride for the Lambretta's scooter manufacturer, Innocenti; also to the designer, Pierluigi Torre; and of course for Romolo Ferri, who continues to set records at full speed on his Lambretta Red Bullet.
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