Wilson Fittipaldy RIP

[JP Verweij]

Wilson Fittipaldy, Former F1 driver in the early seventies (Brabham '72, '73, '75)
Brother of Emerson Fittipaldy.
25 december 1943 - 23 februari 20024
RIP

 

[Brian Kissel]

God speed Wilson.

 

[Randy V]

Rest in peace good sir….

 

[Jay Gadsby]

Wilson Fittipaldy, Former F1 driver in the early seventies (Brabham '72, '73, '75)
Brother of Emerson Fittipaldy.
25 december 1943 - 23 februari 20024
RIP
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As an eighteen year old I painted my two Bell Star 1's.

The first in Wilson's colours and the second in Emerson's colours.

Anyone else remember dual engined Beetle they entered in the Thousand Miles of Guanabara?

 

[BenL]

Anyone else remember dual engined Beetle they entered in the Thousand Miles of Guanabara?

I didn't know about it. Here's an article that describes the car.

Emerson Fittipaldi's double-engined Volkswagen Beetle

While famous auto racer Emerson Fittipaldi is well known for his accomplishments on the race track, his role in building a wild Volkswagen for a Brazilian endurance race is an interesting albeit lesser known tale. Jalopnik Brazil editor Leo Nishihata explains. — Ed.

jalopnik.com

And some photos:

https://www.facebook.com/traditionovertrend/photos/a.545527396141121/664580547569138