Information
- Only survivor of two specimens.
- Important honors in its category.
- Documented history.
- Vehicle intact, preserved.
- Mechanics to be reviewed.
Specialist Notes
Formula 3 single-seater built in Milan in 1951 in two examples. It originally had a Gilera motorcycle engine. It is documented that the four-cylinder Gilera Rondine engine was also tested on this single-seater, which was then discarded due to cooling problems. At the end of 1954 the regulations were changed. At that point the car was equipped with a new 750 cc engine and related BMW R75 gearbox; a new Lancia Aprilia propshaft is installed. The car raced until 1955. The Formula 3 was then supplanted by the more performing Formula Junior with automotive-derived engines. The car has not been used for many years, but fortunately it remains intact and original. The most significant sporting results documented: 1951 Felice Bonetto, 3rd overall Freiburg Circuit; 1951 Nello Pagani, 3rd overall Circuit of Chieti; 1953 George Chazelet, 1st overall Marseille and 3rd overall Agen circuit; 1954 Earl Domenico Antonelli, 6th overall in Genoa. The single-seater seems to be the only one left of the two built. The car has been standing still for several years and needs a revision from a mechanical and cycling point of view.
Condition report
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The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.