[krasnavian]

This is a photo of me at the wheel of my Berlinetta Lusso. Yesterday, I received these photos from a family friend and I cannot thank him enough as they are the only ones I have of me with the Lusso. Here we are seen arriving at his beach house in Leucadia. At the time I was 17--"It was a very good year..."

[tazandjan]

Stephen- Great period photo. The only photos I have of my early cars (Corvettes mostly) were taken by others and given to me.

[212Export]

Great photo, great time, great car especially when compared to what is visible in the background as a "intime" comparison. The presence of the Lusso can not be beaten. Yes indeed..."it was a very good year" ! (even Franky boy would be smiling)

[krasnavian]

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Stephen- Great period photo. The only photos I have of my early cars (Corvettes mostly) were taken by others and given to me.

Most of my belongings were lost after a 'misunderstanding' following a divorce. I have been lucky that people like Larry Crane and Chuck Queener took pictures of the GTO when I owned it because all that survived were six photos from an Instamatic. To receive these photos of the Lusso is a real delight!

[212Export]

Stephen, how did the Lusso's 4 gear-box compared to your later 5 gear box experiences ?

[krasnavian]

Originally Posted by 212Export

Great photo, great time, great car especially when compared to what is visible in the background as a "intime" comparison. The presence of the Lusso can not be beaten. Yes indeed..."it was a very good year" ! (even Franky boy would be smiling)

Thanks! The background does create an interesting context....

[krasnavian]

During our stay at the beach house, I looked for every opportunity to give rides in the Lusso to anyone who wanted one. Here we pause for a photo op with my sisters Rita and Risa (left & center) and Barbara Day (right) before taking Barbara's father Ben for a ride.

[krasnavian]

Originally Posted by 212Export

Stephen, how did the Lusso's 4 gear-box compared to your later 5 gear box experiences ?

The Lusso box was a good one but you had to be a little careful with the clutch when engaging it. Shifting was much improved over the Moss box on my E-Type, which I sold to buy the Lusso. The GTO gearbox was more robust and I have never used a smoother shifting gearbox--no resistance; 'snick-snick' and you're in the next gear. Also, there was no need to be delicate with the clutch.

[Granucci]

"very good year" and great way it seems to get in good with the dad before taking his daughters for a spin

VERY nice to see these pics. Do you know what became of it?

[krasnavian]

Originally Posted by Granucci

"very good year" and great way it seems to get in good with the dad before taking his daughters for a spin

VERY nice to see these pics. Do you know what became of it?

An acquaintance is currently restoring his Lusso and some evidence suggests it could be mine--original paint, carpet fiber color and repaired body damage.