Dodge Series D24 Fluid Drive Sedan - 1948 by Perico001 Musée de...

Dodge Series D24 Fluid Drive Sedan - 1948 by Perico001 Musée de l'Auto MAHYMOBILES
Leuze-en-Hainaut
Belgium
September 2020 https://flic.kr/p/2jXm8Rb

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Giugiaro GEA - 2015 by Perico001 Concept Cars Geneva...

Giugiaro GEA - 2015 by Perico001 Concept Cars
Geneva International Motor Show 2015
Internationaler Auto-Salon Genf 2015
Suisse - Schweiz - Switzerland
Maart 2015 https://flic.kr/p/zWZyvq

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Ferrari 308 GTS - 1979 by Perico001 Design by Pininfarina Zoute...

Ferrari 308 GTS - 1979 by Perico001 Design by Pininfarina

Zoute Concours d'Elegance
The Royal Zoute Golf Club

Zoute Grand Prix 2015
Knokke - Belgium
Oktober 2015 https://flic.kr/p/zYY64k

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Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo - 2014 by Perico001 Concept...

Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo - 2014 by Perico001 Concept Cars
IAA 2015
Frankfurt - Germany
September 2015
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Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo - 2014 by Perico001 Concept...

Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo - 2014 by Perico001 Concept Cars
IAA 2015
Frankfurt - Germany
September 2015
https://flic.kr/p/zTPTDP

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Siata Fiat 750 - 1948 by Perico001 Coachwork by...

Siata Fiat 750 - 1948 by Perico001 Coachwork by Bertolini

Bonhams : the Zoute Sale
Estimated : € 250.000 - 300.000
Sold for € 270.250

Zoute Grand Prix 2018
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2018

Based on a FIAT Topolino and powered by a SIATA engine, the car offered here was built in 1948 by a Mr Bertolini, proprietor of a garage and body shop in Parma that made several small competition cars during the post-war period (see the book Le Sport by Curami). Needless to say, much more is known about SIATA than Mr Bertolini.

Founded in 1926 in Turin, Italy by Giorgio Ambrosini, SIATA (Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori) began life as a tuning firm specialising in the modification of FIATs. When the company, now renamed SIATA Auto Spa, eventually introduced its first production car in 1949, FIAT components, in this case sourced from the Topolino, were the logical choice for the new Amica cabriolet. During the 1950s and on into the ‘60s, a variety of US engines including Crosley, Ford, and Chrysler V8s was adopted in addition to FIAT’s home-grown motors.

SIATA was active in racing from its earliest days, and a Daina Gran Sport driven by Dick Irish and Bob Fergus won its class in the inaugural Sebring 12 Hours race of 1952, finishing 3rd overall ahead of many larger-engined cars. The nimble handling of these cars was highly regarded in the USA, where many were modified to accept larger engines. SIATA was also a regular competitor in the famed Mille Miglia race in Italy.

From arguably the most evocative period of post-war sports car racing, this particular car was made in 1948 starting from a FIAT Topolino chassis frame that was modified with additional tubular reinforcement. The engine is a SIATA 750 Type B fitted with Weber carburettors DR32, aluminium oil sump and inclined exhaust. The car was sold to Mr Musa, a gentleman driver from Parma, and entered in the 1948 Mille Miglia, Mr Musa’s co-driver being one E Maestri. They hit trouble during the race and did not finish. Later in 1948 the car was given to Mr Giuseppe Gilera, founder of the eponymous motorcycle company. Mr Gilera raced the car in the 1948 Coppa delle Dolomiti, and in 1950 it participated in several races including the Parma-Berceto. On the Italian registration documents we can trace changes of ownership in 1968, 1985 and 2012. It was around that time that this SIATA was completely restored by the famous KCA workshop in Milan, the engine being rebuilt by the renowned specialist, Facetti. The restoration was finished in 2013. Guaranteed entry into the Mille Miglia Storica, this charming little Italian sports car comes with continuous history since 1948 and a large book of photos and original documents including copies its old Italian registration papers. https://flic.kr/p/2dWqYfY

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TVR Griffith LE by Perico001 Launch Edition Engine : Cosworth...

TVR Griffith LE by Perico001 Launch Edition

Engine : Cosworth modified Ford 5.0 Coyote
4.951 cc
V8
480 bhp (estimated)
Vmax : + 320 km/h
0-100 km/h : - 4,0 sec
1.250 kg
£ 90.000 (Launch Edition)

London Concours 2018
Honourable Artillery Company
London
England - United Kingdom
June 2018
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Volkswagen ID.3 by Perico001 Electric Drive 98° Motor Show...

Volkswagen ID.3 by Perico001 Electric Drive

98° Motor Show Brussels
Autosalon Brussel
Salon de l'Auto Bruxelles

Salon Auto - Moto - Mobility
Brussels - Belgium
January 2020 https://flic.kr/p/2isNueQ

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Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII by Perico001 V12 6.749 cc 571 HP Vmax :...

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII by Perico001 V12
6.749 cc
571 HP
Vmax : 250 km/h
0-100 km/h : 5,3 sec

Exposition : So British !
Cars & Lifestyle
13/12/2019 - 26/01/2020

Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
December 2019 https://flic.kr/p/2idruD7

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Chevrolet Corvette C1 Convertible - 1961 by Perico001 Type...

Chevrolet Corvette C1 Convertible - 1961 by Perico001 Type 887

Bonhams : the Zoute Sale
Sold for € 115.000

Zoute Grand Prix 2017
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2017

Back in 1953, Chevrolet’s launch of a two-seater sports car was a radical departure for a marque hitherto associated almost exclusively with sensible family transport. Based on the 1952 EX-122 show car, the Corvette made use of existing GM running gear and a shortened chassis frame, around which was wrapped striking Harley Earl-styled glassfibre coachwork. Motive power came from Chevrolet’s 235.5ci (3.8-litre) overhead-valve straight six and, unusually for a sportscar, there was automatic transmission, a feature that attracted much adverse criticism at the time.

Intended as competition for the T-Series MG, the Corvette cost way above the target figure, ending up in Jaguar XK120 territory but with an inferior performance. Sales were sluggish initially and the model came close to being axed, surviving thanks to Chevrolet’s need to compete with Ford’s Thunderbird. A V8 engine for 1955 and a radical re-style for ‘56 consolidated the 'Vette’s position in the market, the model going on to become the world’s best-selling and longest-lived sports car.

This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette was delivered new via Établissements C F Wismeyer & Co in Brussels, the local importer for Chevrolet, and sold new to Mr Armand Blaton in Brussels. The Blaton family was already well known in the motor racing world, with the brothers Armand 'Blary’ and Jean 'Beurlys’ Blaton both being successful racers. This Corvette was ordered and registered in the name of Armand Blaton Sr. but mainly used by his sons Armand and Jean.
The car was delivered fitted with the 245hp V8 engine, and the original sales contract (on file) lists several desirable options: electric power windows; hardtop; four-speed manual gearbox; twin four-barrel carburettors; heavy duty brakes; safety belts; one exterior rear-view mirror; and a Positraction limited-slip differential. With 'taxe de luxe’ of 13% applied, this was one very expensive motor car, costing Blaton 385,618 Belgian Francs.

The Corvette was first registered on 24th April 1961 as 'B1288’, later 'B6277’, and finally 'ABL-078’, reflecting Armand Blaton’s initials. The car was originally delivered with a speedometer calibrated miles per hour, which Blaton changed two months after delivery to one in kilometres (correspondence on file).

Unhappy about the brakes, Mr Blaton contacted the Girling company in August 1961 to inform them of this, stating that he wanted to fit 'Girling disc brake equipment’ to his Corvette (correspondence on file). He even contacted Autostar-Bizzarrini & Co to get them to install their AC Dunlop patent disc brake system, though nothing came of these approaches.

Clearly Armand intended to do hill climbs with this Corvette, and there is correspondence on file with Ronald M Chazan of Corvettes Limited in California about the best competition equipment for such events.
In April 1962, Armand had a minor accident with the car, which was not his fault. Luckily only the right front wing, right front light, and front bumper were slightly damaged, as can be deduced from the detailed 'declaration d'accident’ on file. In June of that same year there was more bad luck when the garage door struck the Corvette in the right rear quarter, blown by the wind. The minor repairs required were done at the supplying dealership, C F Wismeyer (invoice on file).

In August 1962, Armand Blaton wrote to his good friend Jacques Swaters, the Ferrari importer for Belgium, saying that he wanted to change the body of his Corvette for a special Bertone body (only one year after he bought the car). Jacques Swaters frequently travelled to Italy, and having had a meeting with Giotto Bizzarrini and Marcello Gandini, he informed Armand that Bizzarrini’s plans for a Bertone-bodied Corvette had been completed. However, Armand decided not to commit to this venture as he feared that he would not get his car back in due time. There are plenty of other anecdotes concerning this Corvette, all contained in the fascinating history file. Clearly Blaton was keen to experiment with his car, wanting to change almost everything, and what happened is completely the opposite – it stayed beautifully original.

In 1966 another minor accident occurred in which the car was slightly damaged, and on this occasions it was repaired by the established coachbuilders, Vesters & Neirinck (invoice on file). In 2013 the car underwent some mechanical work including an oil change and attention to the brakes, carburettors, and electrical components. The last works were carried out were in 2014, since when car has hardly been driven. It has remained in the Blaton family for its entire life. The current odometer reading is just over 90,000 kilometres, which is correct.

The outstandingly comprehensive history file contains all documents from new (perusal highly recommended). The amazing amount of original paperwork includes a copy of the original sales invoice (dated April 1961); the original 'contrat de vente’ listing all options requested by Mr Blaton (dated January 1961); a copy of the first Belgian registration papers in the name of Armand Blaton (dated 1961); and old Belgian registration documents in the name of Armand Blaton (dated 1992). In addition, the car comes with the original service book and owner’s manual; a 1961 Corvette sales brochure; 'The Corvette Story’; old Contrôles Techniques and road tax documents; some period photographs; numerous service invoices; correspondence with Wismeyer, Brussels; and even the 'proces-verbal’ when the owner received a fine for not parking the car properly!

Today, the Corvette is presented in highly original condition with a delightfully patinated interior, still in excellent condition. A Bonhams specialist has had the chance to drive the Corvette over a short distance and is highly complimentary about the way it performs: 'You can feel it is an honest and original car’. https://flic.kr/p/YPbmo9

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Banjo GT Coupé - 1970 by Perico001 4.660 cc V8 190 PS 10 à 15...

Banjo GT Coupé - 1970 by Perico001 4.660 cc
V8
190 PS
10 à 15 ex.

Die Firma Banjo Corporation aus Ohio in den USA hatte Ende der 60 Jahre ambitionierte Pläne. Es sollten geschlossene und offene Sportwagen mit variablen Motor- und Getriebe-Kombinationen für jedermann zum Eigenbau für kleines Geld angeboten werden. Die eigens kreierten, hinreißend schönen GT-Karosserieformen waren aus GFK. Außerdem wurde den Kunden eine Liste der zusätzlich zu verwendenden Teile mitgeliefert. Das waren hauptsächlich
Großserienteile der großen US-Hersteller (Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM) und für die Kunden leicht beziehbar. Trotz der tollen Formen und der guten Ideen wurden insgesamt nur 10-15 Banjo GT´s individuell hergestellt.

Techno Classica 2018
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
March 2018 https://flic.kr/p/2a7FeJp

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Ferrari Laferrari Aperta by Perico001 Engine : 6.626 cc V12 800...

Ferrari Laferrari Aperta by Perico001 Engine :
6.626 cc
V12
800 cv @ 9.000 rpm
700 Nm @ 6.750 rpm
Electric Power :
163 cv
270 Nm
Total Power :
963 cv
900 Nm

Vmax : + 350 km/h
0-100 km/h : - 3,0 sec
0-200 km/h : - 7,0 sec
0-300 km/h : 15 sec

International Amsterdam Motorshow - IAMS
RAI
Amsterdam
Nederland - Netherlands
March 2018 https://flic.kr/p/271HBFg

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