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This Nardi/Crosley (134497) was obtained and completely restored by Don Baldocchi in the early '70s. It was entered in the 2nd Steve Earle organized Historic racing event at Laguna Seca in 1975 and raced until 2021. Don raced the Nardi in several hundred events up and down the West Coast from San diego to Portland and Vancouver, Canada, plus one memorable trip to Lime Rock about 25 years ago. It's last race was Laguna Seca in 2021. Unfortunately, Don was unable to drive in the race. He was 86 years old at that time and ran out of endurance after the practice sessions, so he asked a good friend to race it for him. The car has amassed nearly 4 completed log books.

Don was a master machinist who fabricated many of the engine parts himself. He experimented with different camshaft grinds, piston sets, rods, crankshafts. He was able to increase the horsepower from the usual 50hp up to 60hp, making it one of the fastest H-mods on the track.

Don died in December of 2023 and as a close friend, I am trying to find good homes for all of his cars, but most importantly, his Nardi. Racing was his passion and the Nardi his love. He very much wanted it to go to someone who would actually race it. All it would take are: new seat belts, tires, and a tune-up and it would be ready to race.Having said that, this car could be shown or rallied (need to make street legal).

Don amassed a hoard of spare parts. Included with sale are:

Crosley blocks (Don had 15 lying around) -- take as many as you want
Crankshafts
Camshafts.
Piston sets and misc loose pistons
Valves
Rods
Valve covers
All sorts of other spare parts
Extra set of wire wheels
One rebuilt transmission
One transmission in need of rebuilding

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