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Title: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Russell on March 13, 2009, 20:26:35 pm Guys
Last week Mr Webb was approached at Bakersfield and asked if he knew anyone who would buy the Italy 1 Race Car, this car has had the same owner/builder/racer since the late 60's and was still racing last weekend. Well Its now in LA before heading accross the pond to share stables with some of the other Gassers of the day. I would like to thank Richie, Jo, Dave and Mike for their help in this. Im sure we will see plenty of older pictures of the car on here and im so looking forward to it......... post away guys. Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: quik6six on March 13, 2009, 20:34:21 pm Seems like some are'nt affected by the economy huh ;) Congrats, another fine example of times past.
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: ESH on March 13, 2009, 20:49:29 pm I spent along time thinking about how many times this car had been at the track with its original owner and it's quite a trip when you consider it. A great little car.
:) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/SanchoPancho/Sacramento%20Bug-O-Rama/SacramentoBug-O-RamaL2031.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/SanchoPancho/Sacramento%20Bug-O-Rama/SacramentoBug-O-RamaL2030.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/SanchoPancho/Sacramento%20Bug-O-Rama/SacramentoBug-O-RamaL2029.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/SanchoPancho/Sacramento%20Bug-O-Rama/SacramentoBug-O-RamaL2028.jpg) Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: speedwell on March 13, 2009, 20:49:44 pm cool russell another one old gasser in europe
;) Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: simon uk on March 13, 2009, 20:56:40 pm cool car! it must be nice to pick one up that doesnt need a major body resto! this isnt the secret you know but cant tell anyone is it?
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: vwcab on March 13, 2009, 21:09:57 pm Cool car Russell,congrats.(I like those flared wings on those old gassers.)
But why was the car named"ITALY 1"?(what is the link with Italy).Can someone tell? Sorry guys,but I didn't know this car,so...............help. ;) Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: speedwell on March 13, 2009, 21:12:40 pm peter check here ;) http://www2.cal-look.com/nostalgia/italy1.html (http://www2.cal-look.com/nostalgia/italy1.html)
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Lids on March 13, 2009, 21:13:22 pm Cool car Russell,congrats.I like those flared wings on those old gassers. SO why was the car named"ITALY 1"?(what is the link with Italy).Can someone tell? Sorry guys,but I didn't know this car,so............... probably because of the owners name been italian Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: speedwell on March 13, 2009, 21:14:47 pm i prefer the older color 8) ,the one without the blue flames
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: vwcab on March 13, 2009, 21:17:27 pm THX,Fabs ;)
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: richie on March 13, 2009, 21:23:24 pm i prefer the older color 8) ,the one without the blue flames We did talk to him about this,the wings were showing signs of age and he chose to revive them in this way,he gave me a few pics of it through the years which I will scan and put up later :) cheers richie Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: richie on March 13, 2009, 21:25:56 pm Guys Last week Mr Webb was approached at Bakersfield and asked if he knew anyone who would buy the Italy 1 Race Car, this car has had the same owner/builder/racer since the late 60's and was still racing last weekend. Well Its now in LA before heading accross the pond to share stables with some of the other Gassers of the day. I would like to thank Richie, Jo, Dave and Mike for their help in this. Im sure we will see plenty of older pictures of the car on here and im so looking forward to it......... post away guys. just a case of being in the Right place at the right time :) well except for your bank account :D cheers richie Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: speedwell on March 13, 2009, 21:38:07 pm i prefer the older color 8) ,the one without the blue flames We did talk to him about this,the wings were showing signs of age and he chose to revive them in this way,he gave me a few pics of it through the years which I will scan and put up later :) cheers richie Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Bryan67 on March 13, 2009, 23:12:28 pm Wow, I wasn`t expecting that. That car has been a part of the central valley for so long but it`s gone to a good home. Very cool.
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Sam K on March 14, 2009, 00:34:54 am Damn, Russel, how many race cars does one guy need?. Seroiusly though, congratulations! I'm glad it's going to a good home. BTW, what do you do for a living?
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Fastbrit on March 14, 2009, 00:39:43 am BTW, what do you do for a living? Give me grief! :PTitle: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Russell on March 14, 2009, 01:49:25 am Answers:
No its not the secret, not long now.... Please remember when opertunity comes along take it, as you might not get the chance again, money ! you can always earn more. I work very very hard as the MD of a Speacilised inspection company inspecting oil rigs all over the world, and my one vice is Volkswagens, maybe beer and currys too, but no-one is perfect. Keith, your so much fun to annoy ;) Anyway back to the car.................. Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: richie on March 14, 2009, 03:43:10 am Heres the pictures Mike O gave me with the car,the first is during the build up
cheers richie Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on March 14, 2009, 07:24:03 am Wonderful job guys! 8)
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: El Dub on March 14, 2009, 08:11:11 am Awesome newss Russell! We definitely are very lucky to have a guy like you with such a cool vice!!!
Anyway: here is a link of a section I have compiled a while back with interesting info I think.. Enjoy Russell! http://www2.cal-look.com/nostalgia/italy1.html See you soon! Ooops, just realise Fabian already posted the link, sorry... & Thanks Bro! Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: j-f on March 14, 2009, 09:05:48 am Awesome newss Russell! We definitely are very lucky to have a guy like you with such a cool vice!!! True! We are waiting now for a Gasser Museum ;) A sanctuary were crazy people as us can go on a pilgrimage to :D Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: speedwell on March 14, 2009, 10:11:53 am Awesome newss Russell! We definitely are very lucky to have a guy like you with such a cool vice!!! ;) we 'have the same vice too el dub , and i know the good links ;D ;D ;D ;DAnyway: here is a link of a section I have compiled a while back with interesting info I think.. Enjoy Russell! http://www2.cal-look.com/nostalgia/italy1.html See you soon! Ooops, just realise Fabian already posted the link, sorry... & Thanks Bro! rgd fabs Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Martin Greaves on March 14, 2009, 11:33:15 am BTW, what do you do for a living? Give me grief! :PYour not the only one KS he had me looking at some old truck this week. :D Cool car anyone got what times it has run and the motor that is in it. Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Lids on March 14, 2009, 11:56:22 am russ if i had the money i would be doing the same as you. luckily you're a nice bloke as well :)
But as i have previously suggested, you need to rent the downstairs of VOWO show next year and put ALL the gassers there. Now that would be awesome. Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: . on March 14, 2009, 13:30:04 pm Answers: No its not the secret, not long now.... Please remember when opertunity comes along take it, as you might not get the chance again, money ! you can always earn more. I work very very hard as the MD of a Speacilised inspection company inspecting oil rigs all over the world, and my one vice is Volkswagens, maybe beer and currys too, but no-one is perfect. Keith, your so much fun to annoy ;) Anyway back to the car.................. "Speacilised inspection" Now that's a classic ! LOL ! Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Berger on March 14, 2009, 14:00:57 pm Cool Russel! 8)
This one looks like the brother to Der Express! Can`t wait to see them side by side ;D Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: larry mck on March 14, 2009, 19:33:15 pm Great buy Russell. I have raced against Italy 1 many times, the best part about it is it's race ready. I like that it is a Bug In winner and a cover car on Volkswagen Greats Magazine. The owner has been thinking about selling it for at least 5 years and no one took him up on it. It was racing at Bug O Rama with a for Sale sign a few years ago.
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: banditina on March 15, 2009, 02:08:17 am great!!! Italy1 in EUROPE! ;D
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Eddie DVK on March 15, 2009, 11:54:56 am Nice Addition to a already nice collection, Russell.
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Liou on March 15, 2009, 17:38:25 pm great fine ;o)
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: deano on March 16, 2009, 04:43:06 am You would think that this car needs to go to Italy, or be a part of the factory Vatican race team or something.
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: Lids on March 16, 2009, 07:32:44 am I think Russell has only bought it to satisfy his dressing up fetish.
He now can be come Don Corleone or a Nun. Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: jamiep_jamiep on March 16, 2009, 09:42:42 am Anopther super cool car RR!
Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: bugnut68 on March 16, 2009, 16:26:51 pm great!!! Italy1 in EUROPE! ;D I'm definitely glad it's going to a good home, but it seems a shame that no one stateside wants to keep these cars here... ??? As long as they're preserved, I guess it's a good thing, but it amazes me there aren't any buyers in the domestic market.Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: richie on March 16, 2009, 20:54:02 pm great!!! Italy1 in EUROPE! ;D I'm definitely glad it's going to a good home, but it seems a shame that no one stateside wants to keep these cars here... ??? As long as they're preserved, I guess it's a good thing, but it amazes me there aren't any buyers in the domestic market.The seller didnt want it to stay in the USA as he felt it would be really hard for him to see it racing still after all these years of ownership,hence why he approached me to find a "buyer from europe or Japan" His words :) cheers richie Title: Re: Italy 1 Gasser has new home. Post by: bugnut68 on March 17, 2009, 17:00:52 pm great!!! Italy1 in EUROPE! ;D I'm definitely glad it's going to a good home, but it seems a shame that no one stateside wants to keep these cars here... ??? As long as they're preserved, I guess it's a good thing, but it amazes me there aren't any buyers in the domestic market.The seller didnt want it to stay in the USA as he felt it would be really hard for him to see it racing still after all these years of ownership,hence why he approached me to find a "buyer from europe or Japan" His words :) cheers richie I can certainly understand that... It was by no means any type of disrespect on my part, just curiosity ;D |