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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018   
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but they could take some tips...
"Combine the appeal of a vintage off-roader with the charm of a Fiat Jolly, and you get this: a Ferves Ranger. The Italian-built Ranger made its debut at the 1966 Turin auto show. A rear-mounted engine from the Fiat 500 provided a blistering 18 horsepower, sent either to the rear wheels or all four. The four-wheel independent suspension was lifted from the Fiat 600D. The open body was constructed of steel and aluminum, and the four-seat design features a folding windshield. The rear seatback folds to create a metal cargo area. A soft top provides some weather protection, and the spare tire rides atop the engine lid. In all, some 600 are said to have been built. The name "Ferves" comes from Ferrari Veicoli Speciale (Ferrari Special Vehicles). The Ferrari in question is Carlo Ferrari, who designed the Ranger. He supposedly was of no relation to that other Ferrari you may have heard about."  Click image to enlarge https://www.autoblog.com/2020/02/04/ferves...ia-island/ |
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5th Feb 2020 8:29am |
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| kallito Member Since: 21 Nov 2019 Location: Velturno Posts: 50  
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wonderful
I've sat in one a few years ago, It's TINY but so cute the wheelbase is so short you can do stoppies with the standard brakes when going downhill  "Don't drink and drive. You might spill your drink." |
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5th Feb 2020 9:22am |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1317 
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Me'thinks old Carlo got his inspiration from the Haflinger!!
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5th Feb 2020 6:25pm |
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