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Join Date: Jan 2007
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I take no credit for this, but searching I've found this info, from one of the very best if not the most authorities on such: Mr. Marcel Massini
- EU/AL 1995 while owned by Dennis Machul.
- Joe Fitch in SoCal up to Oct '05, painted Blue, I believe.
Mr. Massini's history:
Born as a 250 Europa. NEVER owned by Steve McQueen!!! Complete nonsense. Don't believe websites......
Chassis number suffix changed by the factory from “EU” to “AL”.
Engine enlarged by the factory from 250 Europa (3 liter) to 375 America (4.5 liters).
Original exterior color: Black with tan soft top (plus a detachable hardtop).
Original interior color: Black.
Chassis type 103 (type 250 Europa).
Wheelbase 2800 mm.
Engine type 103 (type 250 Europa), transformed by factory into type 104 (375 America).
Engine block #0353 AL, internal #0108.
Chassis identification plate shows “0353 EU”.
Gearbox type 103-104, internal #54 D.
Rear axle type 103, internal #58 D.
One-off alloy body by Vignale.
Designed by Giovanni Michelotti.
Wraparound panoramic windscreen.
- Dec 16, '08 Today 0353 AL is all BLACK and has a purple interior.
- TODAY: In a private collection, Far East.
Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic
Rik -- LAH !
Current:
Past:
1990 Mondial T Cabriolet SN 86247 : Red/Tan
1995 456 GT 2+2 SN 99987 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan