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Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: guest987 on April 22, 2013, 12:22:57 PM
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Sit down, Beer, crisps and tissues.................
http://vimeo.com/57276026
France. Cross Paris dash 1976.
Rob
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What ever he used in 76 it wasn't that Merc, that's for sure.
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I don't remember well, but I think it was an Alpine Berlinette.
Didn't have to be so in a hurry. He just had to leave on time.
A beautiful visit of Paris. Did you notice that most of the street were with pavers .... :o
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What ever he used in 76 it wasn't that Merc, that's for sure.
Rumour was it was a Ferrari of sorts. Whatever, it sounds superb.
Rob
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Actually, a similar Merc was used in 1976.
The engine sound was dubbed from a Ferrari 275GTB 5 speed 12 cylinder, since the Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 (as seen) has a 3 speed automatic transmission and a V8.
Cult movie.....
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I've heard François Cevert's name mentioned as the mystery driver, but this seems to ignore the fact that he was killed at Watkins Glen in 1973 ::)
As for the car, it was one of those beasts of an S class. My mate has an 80s 560 S class and I can confirm that it is in no way impeded by its size and weight. I think the 6.9 is even hairier. And, if my middle aged memory isn't faulty, it was a Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 that did some sterling work in the seminal French car chase film 'Ronin'.
GC
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Yes, it was the same model car in Ronin - have a look at the driving in the first ten seconds, astounding. The Mercedes is HUGE.