This is a thing

"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator) 01/19/2017 at 15:33 • Filed to: None

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http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C663585

It is apparently called a NART Zagato. It is a prototype from the Italian Salon de Turin in 1971. It looks strange, has Ferrari badges, but rides on a Cadillac Eldorado chassis and retains the Cadillac dashboard, strip speedo, and, most importanly, the column shift. The 472 V8 however, has been relocated mid-ship.

The engine, being a 472 is most likely a 1968 or 1969 engine, which means pre-smog, which means it is propelling this befuddling vehicle, via the rear wheels, with at least 375hp and 525 lb-ft of torque.

So there you go, if you want to make a Cadillac more like a European sports-car, this is the proper way to do it.

Also, can anybody loan me $250,000?

MonkeePuzzle > Land_Yacht_225 01/19/2017 at 15:42

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can confirm, this has all the hallmarks of being a tangible item. is a thing.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > Land_Yacht_225 01/19/2017 at 15:50

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Pieces parts look more Toronado than Eldo, but those were platform mates anyway.

jimz > Land_Yacht_225 01/19/2017 at 15:51

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with at least 375hp and 525 lb-ft of torque

n.b.: those were “SAE Gross” ratings, and will be less with things like a full exhaust system, accessory drives, etc.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > Land_Yacht_225 01/19/2017 at 15:52

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I’ll still take a Crown Corvair.

Or a Toronado Corvair.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > jimz 01/19/2017 at 16:00

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I believe it was 400 SAE and that 375 is closer to the actual figure.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/19/2017 at 16:29

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My dad said when he was growing up, there was a fabricator/mechanic/all around insane human being who grafted a beetle onto the front subframe of a toronado. Yes, my dad always told the story as this guy putting a toronado engine in the back of a beetle but let’s be real here - 8.0L of oldsmobile V8 is not simply inserted into a beetle.

I can only imagine the sheer panic one would feel when you hit the gas in such a mongrel.

Nisman > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/19/2017 at 17:17

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wut.jpg

PS9 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/28/2017 at 11:07

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LISTEN TO THAT BABY PURR!!!

WHAT???

I SAID LISTEN TO THAT BABY PURR!!!

WHAT???

Okay, I’ve shut off the car.

WHAT??? I STILL CAN’T HEAR YOU, CAN YOU TURN OFF THE CAR?

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > PS9 01/28/2017 at 13:53

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Most people put an engine cover or something over it like in a van. Others are just more awesome.