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| − | + | Nardi Danese (1947) Following a one off race car built in 1932 (capable of 180km/h with a 65bhp JAP 998cc two-cylinder air-cooled vee engine!), Enrico Nardi worked for a period first for [[Lancia]] and then [[Ferrari]], where he helped create the '''[[AAC 815]]'''. From 1947 he teamed up with [[Ricardo Danese]] as a business partner (hence the use, sometimes, of the name 'Nardi Danese') and produced a very limited number of [[sportscars]]. | |
| − | + | [[Image:nardi-lancia2.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Nardi-Lancia]] | |
| − | + | These were usually unique, almost always used a tubular chassis and Fiat derived front and rear suspension, and were powered by various engines, frequently 750cc BMW motorbike units, but including items from Alfa Romeo (6C2500 units), Fiat (1100) and Lancia (Aurelia) as well as non-Italian units (Crosley 750's). Bodies were constructed by various carrozzeria, including [[Bertone]], [[Allemano]], [[Frua]] and [[Motto]]. | |
| − | + | Nardi Danese 2500 [[Sport]] Notable was also the 'Bisiluro' which competed unsuccessfully at [[Le Mans]] in 1955. A twin-boom vehicle, the pilot was seated in one 'pod' whilst the Giannini 750cc engine was located in the other. This proved, however, to be effectively the end of car production, with a few exceptions including a couple of [[Lancia Aurelia]] based [[concept cars]] in 1955. | |
| − | Gradually the company moved into the field of performance accessories, starting with factory approved kits for Lancia Aurelias in 1951 and going on to include various models such as the Fiat 600. They continued to produce components and went on to become famous especially for their steering wheels. Enrico Nardi passed away at the age of 59 in 1966. | + | [[Image:nardi-anni50.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | Gradually the company moved into the field of performance accessories, starting with factory approved kits for [[Lancia Aurelias]] in 1951 and going on to include various models such as the [[Fiat 600]]. They continued to produce components and went on to become famous especially for their steering wheels. Enrico Nardi passed away at the age of 59 in 1966. | ||
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Revision as of 10:27, 2 January 2007
Nardi Danese (1947) Following a one off race car built in 1932 (capable of 180km/h with a 65bhp JAP 998cc two-cylinder air-cooled vee engine!), Enrico Nardi worked for a period first for Lancia and then Ferrari, where he helped create the AAC 815. From 1947 he teamed up with Ricardo Danese as a business partner (hence the use, sometimes, of the name 'Nardi Danese') and produced a very limited number of sportscars.
These were usually unique, almost always used a tubular chassis and Fiat derived front and rear suspension, and were powered by various engines, frequently 750cc BMW motorbike units, but including items from Alfa Romeo (6C2500 units), Fiat (1100) and Lancia (Aurelia) as well as non-Italian units (Crosley 750's). Bodies were constructed by various carrozzeria, including Bertone, Allemano, Frua and Motto.
Nardi Danese 2500 Sport Notable was also the 'Bisiluro' which competed unsuccessfully at Le Mans in 1955. A twin-boom vehicle, the pilot was seated in one 'pod' whilst the Giannini 750cc engine was located in the other. This proved, however, to be effectively the end of car production, with a few exceptions including a couple of Lancia Aurelia based concept cars in 1955.
Gradually the company moved into the field of performance accessories, starting with factory approved kits for Lancia Aurelias in 1951 and going on to include various models such as the Fiat 600. They continued to produce components and went on to become famous especially for their steering wheels. Enrico Nardi passed away at the age of 59 in 1966.
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