Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

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[studemax]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

Bitchin'.

[Scott Liggett]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

I've met his son, Vince, many times. I haven't yet been able to pick his brain about Dad's racing career.

[studemax]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

While Andy does a great leadfoot, his real skill is in bullshit.
What a promoter!

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

I've met his son, Vince, many times. I haven't yet been able to pick his brain about Dad's racing career.

Scott -- Mandatory reading assignment.

"They Call Me Mr. 500" by Andy Granatelli


Stude -- Andy was a hell of a promoter. An American original!

[studemax]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

Gotta recommend Andy's book - it's a hoot!

[terry russell]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

Damn cool
terry

[dieselgeek]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

Is it true one of those stock avantis would run 170mph wide open?

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

I'm gonna say hell-no, but that wouldn't stop a salesman.

[studemax]

Re: Killer Old Promotional Video: Andy Granatelli Setting Records in a 1963 Avanti at Bonneville

Is it true one of those stock avantis would run 170mph wide open?

Probably one ordered with the Paxton blower could make it given enough room.
As I understand the rear windows would get sucked out pretty easily at that speed.