1970 Ferrari 512 S Pininfarina Modulo: Warm-Up & Cruising on Track for a Brief Shakedown
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Not much action going on here, guys, but still one of those special occasions that rarely happen. Yes, because seeing this Sci-Fi UFO moving is always something amazing and that would never have happened if the American collector James Glickenhaus hadn't bought it in 2014. The Modulo was unveiled in 1970 as a pure concept car/mockup without any mechanical component. It was designed by the Italian designer Paolo Martin of Pininfarina starting from a Ferrari 512S chassis that was given by Ferrari itself after the engine and transmission were removed for this purpose.
Inspired by the space exploration and futuristic themes very popular at the time, Martin designed a vehicle with an unusual shape, equipped with graphically specular solutions considered even too futuristic for the time, for example the absence of any typical door, replaced by that one-piece windshield and roof which was manually moved forward to allow entry. This solution allowed to have a very low car (only 93 cm from the ground) with a unique design typical of the Wedge Era. Even interiors were cutting edge: just look at that particular sphere in which all the controls are arranged with buttons facing the driver. At its unveil the car was painted in a metallic black but later re-painted in white. The Modulo managed to win 22 awards for its design.
It was kept in Pininfarina hands until 2014 when Glickenhaus wanted to buy and restore it to full operating conditions. With the help of the Italian company Manifattura Automobili Torino the 512 S Modulo was able to grind the first kilometers. For the engine, they managed to find an original Ferrari Type 261C 5-litre 60° V12 originally mounted on the 512 S Group 5 race car and which was able to produce around 550hp at 8,000 rpm. Aiming to use the Modulo on the streets (mainly for the brief dynamic parts of some Concours d'Elegance) the racing engine has been fitted with a big single muffler. You can see it in this video I made at Villa d'Este in 2019 at 2 min and 33 sec: • 1970 Ferrari 512 S Pin...
As I said at the beginning of the description, the 512 S Modulo was built as a static show car so in its design process some solutions to cool a possible engine weren't really studied and develped but just outlined and integrated with the car's design (circle holes on the black engine hood and the two small lateral air vents for radiators). After the Italian Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance, James entered the Modulo in the Elégance et Automobile à Monte-Carlo in June of the same year, an event that has some very dynamic parts with some driving required on public roads up on the hills around Monaco. Probably helped by the heat of the summer season, the rear of the car was melt and damaged by that huge single muffler which got too hot being not enough cooled. Here's a picture of the aftermath: i2.wp.com/newsdanciennes.com/...
The Modulo was immediately put into a repair process and last February it was brought to James Glickenhaus at Cremona Circuit where Glickenhaus' crew was testing the new 004C race car, in order to show the car to James and have a brief shakedown on the Italian track. The V12 engine has been also fitted with new mufflers (one for each of the 4 final exhaust pipes instead of the big one) in order to move away the hot exhaust from the bodywork. As much I desired and still desire to see this car being driven quite fast on track, you can understand the amounts of money involved on this machine, so with a bit of good sense I think even those slow few laps were more than satisfactory.
0:00 - 1:17 Details & Close-Up Scenes
1:18 - 2:19 Tighten Wheels Nuts
2:20 - 4:49 Warm Up
4:50 - 10:26 Driving on Track
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There were some sick concepts in the 70s but this is one of the best. Imagine things had gone this way and we had cars like this today on the street. Even 50 years after its birth this car is pure scifi.
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Speech.
@darkonojic7494
3 жыл бұрын
Lanchia was interesting too, maybe even better.
@ervina.52
Жыл бұрын
@@darkonojic7494 what dumb ass take 😂
@fuckinghelldude8711
Жыл бұрын
I mean this was never supposed to be the car of the future, it’s a super car of the future so we wouldn’t have all cars looking like this
@matheusfaria7230
Жыл бұрын
The Italians always know what they are doing
would never think I'd see this on track
@joe125ful
3 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@bmtziii640
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it’s misfiring
What an amazing piece of machine!! despite being from the 70s, still turns heads.. And thanks for all the details in the description Appreciate the good work👍🏼
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Saying Best Of Health To You.
@mcnoface8000
3 жыл бұрын
Turns necks I have never seen anything like this and it’s a Ferrari
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
@@mcnoface8000 Thanks For The Good Comment Have A Nice Day
@AsinineComment
3 жыл бұрын
Turns *heads* 🤦🏼♂️
@fahadmars2022
3 жыл бұрын
@@AsinineComment thanks, fixed it
Like an old Grandpa showing his moves on the dancefloor :P. Very cool car!
@joe125ful
3 жыл бұрын
Lol:)
@Elbowbanditest2003
3 жыл бұрын
But he still looks like he hasn't been born yet
@90AlmostFamous
2 ай бұрын
But the grandpa is cooler than you 😂
Nice seeing it actually moving... I've always just seen pictures of it and wonder what the turning radius was like. 👍
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
It's not as bad as one would think. The owner had a mechanic take it for a test drive but most of the bodywork was off the car so it was literally like an F1 car with the top half removed. He tried to make a U-turn in a VERY tight intersection but still had to back up about 10' to turn completely around. I was surprised how docile it was when moving along at 15-20 mph with a manual from the 1970s...
@mathewhudson7649
2 жыл бұрын
@@largol33t1 Thanks for that info
Ty again again, Mr.Glickenhaus! I remember growing up and seeing this car in magazines and on Top Trumph cards!
I saw this car in a small repair shop in Modena when it was being repaired after the exhaust fire damage. Had the chance to see it very up close (I could've even touched it but I didn't want to.) and snap many pics. It's such a cool piece of history and human genius, seeing it up close is a completely unique experience!
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is the only reason it existed was Ferrari made one too many engines for their racing operations and the team hadn't used them all up! Ferrari was stuck with an engine and no car so they gave it to their designers and told them to design whatever they liked with NO restrictions. First time I've heard of a Ferrari car designed AROUND THE ENGINE and not vice versa... PS: when Formula one teams were asked by a magazine what they would do if the sport had no restrictions at all, Ferrari said they'd use a 6 wheeler! There was even a prototype made for shits and giggles. It had two front wheels and four rear wheels. The test driver ranted and raved all day about the INSANE grip it had through the corners. I'm sure it would absolutely wipe the floor with the McLarens at circuits like Suzuka.
Looks like a concorde designers made a car :) Futuristic since 1970.
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Speech.
@G0of_Ball
2 жыл бұрын
This car looks like it was made in 2054 but it’s made in 1970, they wanted the modern future right now lol
It damn near looks like a solar powered car what a unique design! I bet it cuts through air like a hot knife through butter.
@user-ur2kn8qy5t
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t put my finger on it,but when I look at this car the noise of the engine didn’t fit the car,but when I read your comment it all made sense,it’s very like a modern solar prototype.
@misterghee1
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah 2 minutes ago I did not dare say think that yeah its one of them electro type of bodies si no fi anymore still have a 12 cilinder generator fan tas tick
I see like a alien car,even look so weird but fantastic design.
Bozzy, your content is a different league.. incredible my brother
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect Speech.
@Johnny-Firpo
3 жыл бұрын
I agree!👍Cars Sound Locations! No1!
This is so a nice car
Couple of month ago I saw this car in the flesh while being fixed. I couldn't believe that I was living just five minutes from the shop of the maestros who worked on it. Glad to see it running again
You've taken me back to the mid 80s when i had this as toy. Wow thank you. Off to ebay i go.......
Very cool. Enjoyed the description as much as the video. Thank you!
Such a nice car! Nice to see it being driven. 👌 PS: That sound the engine makes when it starts up, like a wrench being thrown into a tool box, always makes me giggle.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to retrofit it with the latest V12 engine Ferrari offers just to see how fast it can go. Or for shits and giggles, we could take a V10 from the championship winning F2000 car and REALLY make it breathe fire...
This thing is still ahead of the present time
Straight out of the Blade Runner Universe lol stunning!
Thank you for sharing. So cool.
50 years old car - still looks like from the future :D
@neilurwin9670
3 жыл бұрын
Your Absolutely Right There Timeless.
@Victor_2000s
3 жыл бұрын
Pseudo futuristic design of 70s.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like something Harrison Ford's character (Det. Deckard) would use in the movie Blade Runner. Just needs a set of police roof lights.
I've still got my pack of Top Trumps Prototypes with this in it.
Nostalgic! !! It was exhibited at the Italian Pavilion at the 1970 Osaka Expo. .. I also have a miniature car.
James Glickenhaus is insanely down to earth and a real car guy, (similar to Jay Leno), and he would talk to you for hours about this car and probably let you drive it if you asked. Amazing machine from an amazing person.
Looks awesome!
Hands down.., one of the coolest looking cars ever created!
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
To me, this the result of a Ferrari designer sneaking into Gerald Wiegert's house and stealing his blueprints for the Vector. 😁
What a classic futuristic car 😍🤩🤩🤩🤩
Wow! Just wow - I remember 40+ years ago having this as a matchbox car albeit it was yellow. Thanks for the excellent video and write up...
Awesome content once again!
9:30 Seems like that canopy is a bit troublesome. It must be pretty hot inside.
Thanks for the video, but more importantly, for the description. -jvb
That is so stunning!
Kudos to Jim Glickenhaus for restoring and DRIVING this classic! Badass.
Remember a nice drawing of this car on the last page of a children´s book of the ´70s as a hint of the future of transportation. Never imagined the original concept car frame would be fitted with a 12 ice cream cones engine and could run at last on a track. Those Italians know about desing, mechanics and gelatto power!
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! The great Italian contributions to humanity: Ferraris, gelatto and espresso! 😁
the noise is truly epic, what an incredible looking car
Incredible !
Thanks for the description and the picture of the car melted, I'm a fan of your work
First time I’ve seen a concept car in some real action
I remember seing that car in a magazine when I was young in the 80'... never tough i would see it roll 😊
Amazing! I remember growing up in Switzerland as a kid, playing Quartet, and lusting after the Pininfarina Modulo and now there's one with a NY State license plate.....
@ApricusInaros
Жыл бұрын
Fellow Swiss and fellow Philipp here. I played these top trumps card games with fancy cars too. All these concept cars of the 70's and 80's are engraved into my brain, with their aesthetics and stats. 👍😂 Gueti alti Ziit.
Brilliant Blog All The Best Of Health To You.
Ferrari driven around a track at riding lawnmower speeds is just wrong to me
@weaselman24
3 жыл бұрын
When it's 1 of 1 and a concept car it's safe to assume it's not the best idea to go fast in it.
@Elbowbanditest2003
3 жыл бұрын
@@weaselman24 yeah, could open up on the straights a bit though.
Bellissima ❤❤❤
More hypercar than a hypercar! Timeless!
Thank you Bozzy
This was my dream car until I saw the BMW Turbo. The Modolo's front wheel covers that seem to limit its turning radius are an inspiration for future high-speed rail trainsets. I watched an interview of the Pininfarina CEO and saw a scale model of a train on a shelf behind his desk. It looked like back-to-back EMUs from the AnsaldoBreda V250 Fyra, designed by Pininfarina for Dutch and Belgian railways. The Fyra's design was fine but AnsaldoBreda mucked up the actual build; now these trains run exclusively in Italy. The CEO was a kid when the company built the Modolo and his memories of its origins as an unofficial project are so loving. Just like my memories of how I used to watch my Hot Wheels version leave the track before it even got to the jump ramp.
Crazy. Nice to see it being used, I would daily it 🤙🏼
@Elias_g1
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Elbowbanditest2003
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if you dented it though
@Pickchore
3 жыл бұрын
@@Elbowbanditest2003 - if I could own it I’d be rich enough to send it back to Ferrari for repairs. I’ll drive my Lamborghini Marzal while it’s being fixed.
@Elbowbanditest2003
3 жыл бұрын
@@Pickchore hmmmmm, ok
@NeurodivergentSuperiority
2 жыл бұрын
You really are a masochist
The sound of that engine just hits me right in the feels.
@Hundl
2 жыл бұрын
This engine doesn´t sound healthy, does it? I tihink a couple of cylinders don´t work :/
I have a toy car of this which I bought over 40 years ago which I still have. It's great to see the car actually moving and on a track. Fantastic look at the future from way back then.
Ive only ever seen this in magazines Wow what a stunning car
We have to give credit when people take these cars to the road/ track. That is their natural habitat.... beautiful sound, beautiful design. Great video.
I love the interior and exterior styling. Like the Maserati Boomerang, this is a true vision of a future that we never quite got. Ironically, the Ferrari powertrain doesn't really match the rest of the design. It seems that the Modulo should be quick, but quiet and refined, with something like a turbine or electric motor, instead of the roaring V12. Even so, it's an amazing and unique car.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
With any other brand, this would sound strange. But this being a Ferrari, it feels oddly fitting that a car of the future would allow the driver to hear a true Old World V12 whining behind the seats...
What a timeless design.. remember seeing this on magazine covers. Should be a rocket with that big V12
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
The V12 was taken from a Can Am racer because the season ended and they had one too many spare engines. So Ferrari gave it to their design department and said they could literally go nuts with a car for it. This is what happens when Ferrari engineers would be able to boot Enzo from the director's seat! 😁
I never thought I'd see one of those things drive. :) Bella machina...
I had only seen this car in photos before and didn't expect it to be actually able to turn, but those wheel covers are a bit further out then they looked.
This is more futuristic car than today's ones
@wyattarthur5275
3 жыл бұрын
Blame the pedestrian safety regulations
@joe125ful
3 жыл бұрын
Toyota GT One:Hmm...ok:)
Simple. Beautiful in every way.
Wonderful
That is gorgeous
Thank you 19Bozzy92, awseome spot!
The Italians made something out of Star Wars. Striking!
La cosa più bella è averla resa viva.... Complimenti.. Una opera stupenda
As an Eagle SS owner I can appreciate the claustrophobic cockpit, beautiful, fantastic design and completely impractical., Great.
Great to see it move for the first time since I first saw it in my childhood in the 70's! I always thought it was the coolest looking thing. I love the V12-sound, but somehow a hydrogen-hybrid JET whizzing power-source would be more compatible with its looks.
Hi and thanks Bozzy 😎👍
This is my favorite show car along with the original Lancia Stratos, which also drives!
🔥🔥
3:50 I bet on the inside you were cursing that little fly with all the words you knew. Beautiful car.
Capisco gli studi il fattore aerodinamico tutto quello che hanno progettato su questo concept e x quegli anni lontani che avevano una visione molto avanzata dai tecnici Ferrari,È BRUTTA TANTO☺️
Kids, wash your mouths out when you are talking about a design masterpiece as the Pininfarina Modulo. The concept was presented at the Geneva Car Show in 1970 (!) and is still considered one of the more remarkable example of pure futuristic design. The maquette was been bought by the multi millionaire car enthusiast James Glickenhaus who decided to transform it as a running one-off prototype. The work was made by Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) and the car has actually a value of dozens millions dollar. So to take a slow shake-down on track of such a jewel is something very reasonable, don’t you?
@marinjeam
3 жыл бұрын
The kids should google some pics of cars from the 70's before commenting any car.
@EttoreTecno666
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know why right side driving? Carburators or injection? Ceramic exhaust?
@AndreArtusi
3 жыл бұрын
@@EttoreTecno666 the sit is at the right side because was like that also on the concept. Obviously carburetors as is clearly visible on the video. The engine is supposed to be that one of the Ferrari 512 S. Difficult to say if the exhaust system is made on ceramic... could be, but maybe is just painted on white.
@ayebraine
3 жыл бұрын
@@AndreArtusi The description says that the redesign includes 12 single-cylinder mufflers, if I got it right.
@AndreArtusi
3 жыл бұрын
@@ayebraine the original maquette was developed on the Ferrari 512 S endurance race car so the engine is the original 550 HP 12 cylinder used at Le Mans it.motor1.com/news/448029/pininfarina-modulo-ferrari-futuro-storia/
Man I love this concept car it's so trippy looking and neat. I usually love concept cars in general though. My fav concept cars off the top of my head are... This one 1970 Mazda RX500 Plymouth PT Spyder Chrysler Phaeton Concept Dodge Copperhead Concept Mercedes C111 Rotary Supercar Concept among many others.
Primer video que veo de este prototipo en circuito 👍
Che capolavoro. Una macchina del 2070 che suona una sinfonia del 1970. Magica!
James Bond would have approved.
Sembra un auto dell'anno 2150... quello che ti riporta al presente è il suono del V12 Ferrari. Oggetto incredibile!
Bellissima quando ero piccolo avevo il modellino👍👍👍🍀⚪🔴
What a space ship
What is the aero coefficient of drag on that car?
So this how the trumpets of heaven sound,,,,,thank you for showing this rare item.
Did the mirrors have to be added to allow it to drive on the road? They weren't on the original or at villa d'este.
The unsually thing was not bad at all, and this is the one of them... Never thought about this on the track... Very unique...
James Hlickenhause who owns the Pininfarina Ferrari P4/5 also owns this car amongst many other Ferrari's and Ferrari prototypes. Thanks.
Imagine creating a car in the late 1960's that people in 2022 still think looks like a spaceship from the distant future. Absolutely crazy.
It kind of reminds me of the M-505 Probe 16. Futuristic man.. groovy.
Still got this as my calendar picture from October ive not moved forward yet. Its so strange it doesn't even look real
Looks like Lancia Zero designer did some work for the prancing horse,or was it the other way around?
AFR is way of the charts... I also hear rear axle making noise As for the chassis... not in a track! We need a longer straight 1970... I was 1 year old, too early for concept cars... very nice Ferrari 👍
Dome vibes seeing this!
Ah my boyhood dream car 50years ago I was almost in it at Lips carmuseum but I respected the Cart just enough, I have a blue and gold model from wayback I m happy to see you guys who respect that gorgeous sifi machine 😍Art on Wheels, can you drive it Fast,,
I used to own one of these....... Of course I was 7 and it was a matchbox car 😀
Che spettacolo quando ancora nelle sportive si poteva vedere motore, trasmissione e un acceleratore meccanico, carburatori, iniezione ecc... oggi non si vede piu niente a parte il collettore di aspirazione
Give me a 400 Super America Special Coupe - PLEASE - from the ‘60s.
So cool thanks had to share my Facebook page
Real Italian engineering..what a beauty
This is great sure make you look twice,thank you
I have a Corgi Juniors die-cast metal model of this but I had no idea that Pininfarina built a working prototype.
"Hey boss I wanna change my car's front tyres" "OK cool where's your car?" "That one" "WTF!!!!"
Imagine the lift that thing would generate at high speed! Fantastic nonetheless.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the massive windshield would help generate some downforce. It was just like a jet canopy that slid forward to allow access. I find it gorgeous and it still looks cool today next to the tired designs other brands are putting out. I'd rather drive this than a McLaren sports car.
Buck Rogers called: he wants his car back!
The realy Back to the Future 😍
Sounds like its firing on about 2 cylinders sounds SICK AS A DOG
@gnarlykoala
3 жыл бұрын
Cause it was staying in shitty New York.