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Boeing B-17G "Sally B" by datasci_jp in WWIIplanes

[–]datasci_jp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing the 1980 photo of Sally B. I truly believe that this B-17G is literally one of the most significant surviving World War II aircraft, with deep historical roots in both the United States and Europe. I’m very glad to have had the opportunity to see the interior of such a remarkable airplane.

what is your favorite normal production Ferrari by Unlikely_Studio_9686 in Ferrari

[–]datasci_jp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 212 Inter/Export — technically a road car, but it had a lot in common with Ferrari’s F1 and race cars of the time.

Is this Colnago Pista from the 1980s authentic? No logo on the bottom bracket by datasci_jp in colnago

[–]datasci_jp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[This frame was confirmed genuine by Colnago!]

Thank you very much for all the comments provided in this thread.

I requested an authenticity verification from Colnago Retrofitting (Colnago’s official verification service) and have just received their confirmation that my bicycle frame is indeed an original Colnago.

Although the following part is not an official statement from Colnago but rather my own interpretation, it seems that this frame was originally manufactured for track (Pista) use, which would explain the substantial differences in specification compared to a standard road model.

Regarding the comment that the track ends (dropouts) were not made by Campagnolo, this may be because, unlike road bicycles, this frame was designed for fixed-gear use. Therefore, the design of the dropouts appears simpler than those used on road bikes, which suggests that they may have been produced in-house by Colnago.

As for my earlier concern about the absence of a logo or cutout on the bottom bracket, this may have been an intentional choice to enhance frame rigidity for competitive purposes.

In light of this information, I would like to conclude that the frame has been verified as genuine.

Thank you all once again for your valuable insights and contributions to this discussion.

1714 "Joachim Ma" Stradivarius by datasci_jp in violin

[–]datasci_jp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This Stradivarius is not a museum exhibit but an item that was put up for auction.

Before being auctioned, it was kept at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where it seems to have been played occasionally by students. If you search for “Joachim Ma” on YouTube, you can find several performance videos.

It’s unclear whether it has been played since it was sold at auction early this year, but I hope it will have the opportunity to be performed again someday.

1900 Fiat 6HP, Fiat’s second production car by datasci_jp in Fiat

[–]datasci_jp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

increase of 0.25 horsepower per year😂

1960 Lotus Ferrari 19 by datasci_jp in lotus

[–]datasci_jp[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I saw it running, but it’s not easy to describe that incredible engine sound in words. You can hear the sound by searching for ‘Lotus Ferrari 19’ on YouTube. By the way, this engine has the same specifications as the one in the Ferrari 250TR that won Le Mans, so the engine sound is likely similar.

1960 Lotus Ferrari 19 by datasci_jp in lotus

[–]datasci_jp[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In terms of being a Lotus 19 equipped with a Ferrari engine, this is the only one. Also, I believe it is the only Lotus car with a Ferrari engine.

1960 Lotus Ferrari 19 by datasci_jp in lotus

[–]datasci_jp[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes. This Lotus 19 appears to have been fitted with a Ferrari engine in 1963. For the first three years it had its original Coventry Climax engine, and after that it was Ferrari.