yes, and yes. But just because it has the Ferrari logo does not mean it is a Ferrari, Alfas had that sticker on them too you know. If I recall correctly, this is the 1935 Ferrari-Alfa Romeo Bimotore. Enzo worked for other companies before he started his own. CMN and Alfa. Then he hired other racers for his Scuderia and they raced Alfas, and that was why he put his sticker on them from 1929-1947 when he founded his own car making company. https://www.historicautopro.com/1935-alfa-romeo-16c-bimotore-
I had to look that up when I saw the banner. Enzo was running the Alfa Romeo racing team at the time. Mercedes and Auto Union were running more powerful engines and the Alfas could not compete with the single straight 8 engine. They added the second engine in the back, with a driveshaft running through the transmission, so both engines powered the same flywheel with one clutch. The Bimotore was only used for a few races because it handled poorly, used a lot of fuel and wore out the tires in a few laps.
It's not often that anyone comments on the banners, so, since I've carefully selected them it's a bit odd to see that they don't often motivate anyone to comment. When they do, it's a thing that tells me I was right about them, either that they are photographically well cropped and were recorded at the right point of view to get the composition right, without distractions or annoying things in the frame, or that the subject of interest was a good choice by me to have as a banner because it's prompted someone to agree with me that it was interesting enough to talk about. This biMotore was one of the few interesting cars that I haven't researched and posted about, but thought would make a great banner
I didn't know of any way to comment on the banner on the day you used it, so I just looked it up for my own interest. When I saw the comments here, I thought I would add to the discussion. If I remember correctly, there are two of the Bimotores, one is in a museum in Italy and the other in a museum in England.
there isn't a direct way, but indirectly, email me, or use any post to comment. I read every comment (there aren't more than a handful a day) and respond to every one that needs it, and some that don't. The majority of banners aren't enough to cause a comment, and like this situation, that gets resolved when I post them all at the end of the month. Two of them? Cool!
Bit late,but after re-visiting these banners I feel the need to comment. Once again,that Beech Stagger wing is just Too beautiful for my mere words. And the Super Connie profile...just amazing for such an aircraft! Does it not remind you of a Dolphin? It does me and brings to mind that old airplane adage..."if it looks right;it probably is right! "
there's no time limit to how long the posts are online, 16 years and counting, so, why have any time frame for commenting? Heck, I love when there's a comment at random on something posted years ago, indicating to me that I was onto the right thing when I posted it and that it's still interesting enough that people find it on a search about a topic. I'm glad you like those! They more than others, stood out to me in their natural design beauty, and caused me to select them for banners. The 7th from the bottom, a small open cockpit airplane, also did, reminding me of a flying insect in the smooth proportions and wing design, like one of the slender winged butterflys or thin moths. It's not often that anyone comments on the banners, so, since I've carefully selected them it's a bit odd to see that they don't often motivate anyone to comment. When they do, it's a thing that tells me I was right about them, either that they are photographically well cropped and were recorded at the right point of view to get the composition right, without distractions or annoying things in the frame, or that the subject of interest was a good choice by me to have as a banner because it's prompted someone to agree with me that it was interesting enough to talk about
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I just noticed the one Buick stuck in the snow has chains on the front tires!
ReplyDeleteThat red Ferarri... does it have an engine in front and in back? And is it real?
ReplyDeleteyes, and yes. But just because it has the Ferrari logo does not mean it is a Ferrari, Alfas had that sticker on them too you know. If I recall correctly, this is the 1935 Ferrari-Alfa Romeo Bimotore. Enzo worked for other companies before he started his own. CMN and Alfa. Then he hired other racers for his Scuderia and they raced Alfas, and that was why he put his sticker on them from 1929-1947 when he founded his own car making company. https://www.historicautopro.com/1935-alfa-romeo-16c-bimotore-
DeleteI had to look that up when I saw the banner. Enzo was running the Alfa Romeo racing team at the time. Mercedes and Auto Union were running more powerful engines and the Alfas could not compete with the single straight 8 engine. They added the second engine in the back, with a driveshaft running through the transmission, so both engines powered the same flywheel with one clutch. The Bimotore was only used for a few races because it handled poorly, used a lot of fuel and wore out the tires in a few laps.
DeleteIt's not often that anyone comments on the banners, so, since I've carefully selected them it's a bit odd to see that they don't often motivate anyone to comment. When they do, it's a thing that tells me I was right about them, either that they are photographically well cropped and were recorded at the right point of view to get the composition right, without distractions or annoying things in the frame, or that the subject of interest was a good choice by me to have as a banner because it's prompted someone to agree with me that it was interesting enough to talk about.
DeleteThis biMotore was one of the few interesting cars that I haven't researched and posted about, but thought would make a great banner
I didn't know of any way to comment on the banner on the day you used it, so I just looked it up for my own interest. When I saw the comments here, I thought I would add to the discussion. If I remember correctly, there are two of the Bimotores, one is in a museum in Italy and the other in a museum in England.
Deletethere isn't a direct way, but indirectly, email me, or use any post to comment. I read every comment (there aren't more than a handful a day) and respond to every one that needs it, and some that don't. The majority of banners aren't enough to cause a comment, and like this situation, that gets resolved when I post them all at the end of the month. Two of them? Cool!
DeleteBit late,but after re-visiting these banners I feel the need to comment. Once again,that Beech Stagger wing is just Too beautiful for my mere words. And the Super Connie profile...just amazing for such an aircraft! Does it not remind you of a Dolphin? It does me and brings to mind that old airplane adage..."if it looks right;it probably is right! "
ReplyDeletethere's no time limit to how long the posts are online, 16 years and counting, so, why have any time frame for commenting? Heck, I love when there's a comment at random on something posted years ago, indicating to me that I was onto the right thing when I posted it and that it's still interesting enough that people find it on a search about a topic.
DeleteI'm glad you like those! They more than others, stood out to me in their natural design beauty, and caused me to select them for banners. The 7th from the bottom, a small open cockpit airplane, also did, reminding me of a flying insect in the smooth proportions and wing design, like one of the slender winged butterflys or thin moths.
It's not often that anyone comments on the banners, so, since I've carefully selected them it's a bit odd to see that they don't often motivate anyone to comment. When they do, it's a thing that tells me I was right about them, either that they are photographically well cropped and were recorded at the right point of view to get the composition right, without distractions or annoying things in the frame, or that the subject of interest was a good choice by me to have as a banner because it's prompted someone to agree with me that it was interesting enough to talk about