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Title: Solved - NEH 1406: Ferrari 166MM Autodromo S/N 0272 driven by Kirk Douglas in film "The Racers"
Post by: Carnut on November 30, 2011, 05:45:36 AM
For 1 point who can tell me what this nice red car is, what it is known as and what makes it particularly distinctive?

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Title: Re: NEH 1406
Post by: dracu777 on December 01, 2011, 05:53:19 PM
It is the chassis 0272M Ferrari 166 MM/53 designed in-house by Lampredi. The body was finished by Carrozzeria Autodromo in 1953 and was driven at the 1953 Mille Miglia by Bill Mason. It was also driven in the 1954 MM by John Fitch and Kirk Douglas.
Title: Re: NEH 1406
Post by: Carnut on December 02, 2011, 04:16:44 AM
Quote from: dracu777 on December 01, 2011, 05:53:19 PM
It is the chassis 0272M Ferrari 166 MM/53 designed in-house by Lampredi. The body was finished by Carrozzeria Autodromo in 1953 and was driven at the 1953 Mille Miglia by Bill Mason. It was also driven in the 1954 MM by John Fitch and Kirk Douglas.

All correct but one item I'm looking for is still missing.
To give you a clue it's connected with the last name mentioned..
Locked for your reply!
Title: Re: NEH 1406
Post by: dracu777 on December 02, 2011, 02:31:32 PM
The car was used in the movie "The Racers" starring Kirk Douglas.
Title: Re: NEH 1406
Post by: Carnut on December 02, 2011, 06:14:10 PM
Quote from: dracu777 on December 02, 2011, 02:31:32 PM
The car was used in the movie "The Racers" starring Kirk Douglas.

That's what I was after!
Well done.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 1406: Ferrari 166MM Autodromo S/N 0272 driven by Kirk Douglas in film "The Racers"
Post by: sixtee5cuda on January 31, 2018, 12:32:36 AM
Here's a modern image of the car: