On behalf of Luigi Moreschi and Romano Martini ( known as "Shangri-la") Italian racing firm Autocostruzioni GIPSY built this fabulous race car in 1971, constructed by Dallara, with the aim to take part at the 1000 km at Monza in the Prototype 2000 class. The engine is based on a 2 litre Ferrari Dino engine, fed by a Lucas racing- injection system, giving a power output of approximately 220-230 HP. The engine is mated to a Hewland FT 200 gearbox with several ratio possibilities.
The car started at Monza in 1971 and after several further outings - namely at the Nürburgring in 1972 - the car was then regulary raced in Italian hill climbs.
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Gipsy-Dino P 271 Inter Series (1971) Does anyone have any more period pictures of this car ? (The colour pics are recent ones). It appeared at Monza 1000 kms 24/4/1971 with Romano Martini and Luigi Moreschi; Wunsdorf International 15/8/1971 with Romano Martini; Interserie Nurburgring 24/9/1972 with Romano Martini.
On behalf of Luigi Moreschi and Romano Martini ( known as "Shangri-la") Italian racing firm Autocostruzioni GIPSY built this fabulous race car in 1971, constructed by Dallara, with the aim to take part at the 1000 km at Monza in the Prototype 2000 class. The engine is based on a 2 litre Ferrari Dino engine, fed by a Lucas racing- injection system, giving a power output of approximately 220-230 HP. The engine is mated to a Hewland FT 200 gearbox with several ratio possibilities.
The car started at Monza in 1971 and after several further outings - namely at the Nürburgring in 1972 - the car was then regulary raced in Italian hill climbs.
Hi, and welcome to the site.
The car was shown at the Ring in 2009, (that is where the shots in the first post were also taken). I was there too and shot some detail shots and also the big sign beside the car. For your convenience I have uploaded the picture in full size, you you will at least have a picture of the historic pictures.
Best Regards
Pieter
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
Hi, and welcome to the site.
The car was shown at the Ring in 2009, (that is where the shots in the first post were also taken). I was there too and shot some detail shots and also the big sign beside the car. For your convenience I have uploaded the picture in full size, you you will at least have a picture of the historic pictures.
Best Regards
Pieter
Thank you (belatedly) I have only now seen your posting. Unfortunately the detail is not clear enough. Do you have any details of the magazine cuttings - especially the original ones in black and white.