The Nardi-Danese 6C 2500 Has A Legendary Lineage
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
In the late 1990s, Dick DeLuna came across a tired old Italian race car for sale. It had clearly been used hard and then left out to rot, discarded like so many other race cars of its era.
Upon examination, DeLuna discovered that this car was a Nardi-Danese 6C 2500, one of only three ever made. As you might suspect, the “Nardi” in the marque’s name owes its presence to one Enrico Nardi, who would go on to prominence for his beautiful steering wheels but who first made his mark in the car world as a test driver and engineer at Lancia and for Scuderia Ferrari.
After parting ways with Mr. Ferrari, Nardi did not abandon his car-buildling aspirations. Among other creations, he created three 6C 2500 models for the 1948-49 Mille Miglia and Targa Florio races. After running in these and a few other races, however, the car found its way to the United States where, after a time, its owners swapped out its original Alfa Romeo engine and replaced it with one from a Cadillac. Many more races later, the car was parked and forgotten until DeLuna came across it.
DeLuna’s Nardi has since been reborn after an extensive restoration, and DeLuna has wasted no time in returning it to the racing world. In recent years, DeLuna - usually with his wife by his side - has driven the car in the Tour Auto in France, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and at the Monterey Historics.
When he’s not racing, DeLuna loves nothing more than to squeeze into the low-slung cockpit and take the Nardi for a roaring drive into the hills near his house. Today, we went along for the ride.
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What an outlook this guys got! Prefect. "I'm 76 years old, so I figure I only have 20 good summers left. Talk to me when I'm 96 if I want to cash out. I just want to keep moving." Now thats how to look at life. Brilliant!
Every Tuesday morning I get my bowl of cerial , sit in front of my computer and watch Petrolicious .... Thank you...
@TheNathan696969
9 жыл бұрын
that sounds like a good idea! see you next Tuesday!
@33maraba
9 жыл бұрын
i do it before going to bed :d
@TheNathan696969
9 жыл бұрын
Hhmm... What to do breakfast or bed???
@o2kala649
9 жыл бұрын
Before bed for me. I can't get enough of those little videos
@Musicblender
9 жыл бұрын
I do the exact same thing lol
My best whishes for the next 20 Summers ;)
@bluestudio67
9 жыл бұрын
Ditto. That was my favorite part of this awesome video. He's got the right attitude. :-)
@maxregal8889
9 жыл бұрын
A fantastic attitude, great garage and a really cool name. Long live Dick.
I swear this channel should win awards year after year not those crap reality shows. Incredible quality and the subjects like this gentleman are priceless. My only complain is someone like Mr. DeLuna that obviously has many more cars I would like Petrolicious to do a longer video explaining his other cars and their history with him as an owner. What a wealth of experience Mr DeLuna can share with us mortals with a longer video.
What a stunning car and colour. I love the placement of the headlamps glowing through that grille. The owner seems like a true gent! Great stuff.
Never heard of this car before, but I love it immediately. It looks good and sounds good.
Love it when Petrolicious introduces me to vehicles i've never heard of before, especially ones as gorgeous as this. Keep up the good work!
Awesome that this 76 year old guy is having so much fun and and so eager to continue.
"talk to me when I am 96" I love this mans positive outlook on life.
I honestly watch this vid for like 5th time...This car and this man. They are amazing.
@blainekelley816
9 жыл бұрын
totally agree!
76 years old and active, keeping the petrolhead in him alive all this time, while new kids opt for fast computer cars so that they can get fast lap times as they instagram. I hope to be like this man and simply buy old cars for the love of cars and drive them 'till my last breath. Thank you Petrolicious for introducing us millennials to these unsung automobile heroes. I am so grateful to this channel and will continue to support this channel and live for what this channel stands for- true automotive passion in its pure entirety.
@JonasRosenven
9 жыл бұрын
***** Oh! it was the CXR si, right?
@ramonmv17
9 жыл бұрын
I feel the same
@AM4project
8 жыл бұрын
+647killa you are absolutely right - and people that mention money they really do not get the point of your words.
@MechRider89
8 жыл бұрын
+647killa I love the 80's and 90's cars but would kill to have some older cars like this one and the Ferrari 275 GTB. The reality is most of these car's aren't in the younger generations budget, at the same time some 70's, 80's, and 90's cars have just as much rawness, prowess, and history to offer. My 1984 Toyota Celica Supra in my opinion was one of these cars, it had that drive and was a very rev happy car. They're very under rated and unappreciated for what they are, but the mk2 Supra is sole responsible for the legend of the last 2 generations of Supra's.
My Family own the Nardi in England. We have been restoring it for years! It will be complete this year.
om my, what a car, when he said, "i drive a ", it made my day, and the fact that he actually drive the car, that is how a car should be used, with love and drive.
I agreed. Petrolicious was the best car show channel i ever seen so far. I love it.
What a wonderful tribute to a fabulous Vintage car and an enthusiast. All power to you, Richard De Luna. And thanks again Petrolicious. Very enjoyable video.
I sincerely love these videos with guys in their 60's and 70's. Goes to show that you never need to "grow up" or get over your car loving phase.
Now, that’s what I call living! Love this guy’s perspective. 76? He’s still young!
The only channel, where I give "thumbs up" and add to favourites every new video before even watching it. And I never had to "unlike it"... Truly mindblowing... Thank you for such a great job.
Fabulous car and fabulous man! This made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. That car is so desirable I cannot find the words to describe it. The exhaust note, oh my. Thank you so much for bringing us this.
Thing of beauty, thank you. And that garage with all that automobilia in it... Wow! I salute you old man. Incredible!
That sound is just Awsome. Enrico Nardi was an Underated Genius and a World Champion Racing Driver. 🏁 🏁 🏎 🏎 🇮🇹
Absolutely one of my favorite subscriptions. I love this channel and how it shows the owners passion for vehicles and what it takes to to live their dreams.
This guy has one of the coolest collections of memorabilia and cars I have seen...
These videos are just so spot on. Every Tuesday, these videos just remind me of how much I love and appreciate the style, the mechanics, and the engineering that goes into building and driving a car. I hope other car guys get the sensation that these videos provide for me.
Glorious; an Allard J2 with Italian grace. That motor is exquisite, a tiny XK.
Nothing like the sound of a straight 6, gorgeous and so is the car!
Beautifully shot. I'm only 24 and haven't even heard of some of the cars you have on your channel, but I love each one. Thank you for documenting these incredibly beautiful pieces of machinery!
That final quote is gold 'talk to me in 20 years'
Not heard of this car before , but what a car, and what a guy, hope he still enjoying it
This car is beyond nice, glad to see that it fell on the lap of a great car guy who gave it a second life. One of only three ever made. Think about that for a minute. Caramba! Hats off and many, many thanks to Mr. Nardi, Mr. DeLuna and Petrolicious.
Fair play to this guy. Full of vim and vigour. What a car and it's absolutely immaculate. Nice collection too.
beauty!!! thanks for finding & sharing these sculptures
Love it!!! You guys were starting to bore me, But now your back Thanks!!!
Fantastic guy with a great sounding Italian thouroughbread. I wish you and your wife many more races. Thanks for sharing.
This car is pristine! It looks so much like an Allard. The owner has a gorgeous collection and the garage is breathtaking! Fabulous video all around.
Absolutely beautiful. As others have said here, I was not aware of this car. But as the owner says, now people know. Love his passion.
what a wonderful story. I do too wish you the best on your next 20 summers Mr. DeLuna and what a beautiful race car. Bravo Enrico Nardi. Well done Petrolicious. :)
Measuring what left there is of your life in summers is such a fantastic way of looking at things, summer is on its way and it really puts into perspective what a finite amount of time I have to have a great time with my cars, even though I'm a lot younger than this guy. Great outlook.
Your productions are so elevating thank you
That was the best garage I’ve seen yet. Fantastic collection. The best car I’ve seen and a great down to earth bloke. I would love just one day like that! Let me know if I can come and visit ha ha!
Great Car, Great attitude
Never heard of it...but wow what an amazing piece of automotive art and history! Awesome owner, car, and video.
What a cool guy with a great attitude! Good luck and many more miles sir!
Beautifully filmed. Car sounds terrific. Love the color.
I really thought it was Albert Brooks talking at first! They have the exact same voice. :D Love the car, beautiful Italian machine.
What a gorgeous car! Thanks for sharing.
Stunning car, stunning story/video.. Now I know where the name for my steering wheel came from 😃
Fantastic episode, what a stunning machine, absolutely drop dead gorgeous! I actually want a Nardi wheel for my 300D ;)
This guy has it figured out
Sir you have inspired me, and here's to the next 20 summer's..
Material, footage, and video editing are all outstanding! Petrolicious is my new hero! Thank you!
Thank you Petrolicious, YOU are over the top!
The thing I liked best about this, was that Richard just seemed like such a nice guy.
God I love that inline 6 sound. Reminds me of my L28.
Good on yer man. A life of avgas, CastrolR and fast cars - that ought to see you through to your 97th birthday just fine.
Thanks for sharing such a rare automobile! As a greedy guy, it would be amazing if you can do an episode on that C-type too.
Probably my favorite video of the channel.
Well I had that car years ago and we certainly did not leave it out to rot and we had taken care of it!
Great to see never heard of the car before but it is beautiful and that man's a car guy drives it doesn't just collect it fantastic thanks for the video, 😍😍😍👍
Love his spirit. But that black Jag.......damn! What a beauty.
As I get older, girls just fade into the distance. Proper beauty comes to the fore !
This is just drop dead gorgeous!
A very unique beauty must admit! But, in this film, or rather, star of this film for me is that chap, who owns her... Thank you very much Petrolicious!
Thank you for the wonderful comment at the end. Being 62, I am starting to confront similar emotions. Such a strong self confident comment is appreciated.
What a Guy! Fantastic car and cool oldtimers...
What a GREAT man, I hope he lives to see 107, not just 97.
best production on youtube. love it!!!
awesome car. But that blinker/rear brake light assembly is just perfect. Bet it would look great an old motorcycle as well.
WOW! The garage this gentleman has!
awsome attatude !! great collection
Inspirational guy.. and that's quite a garage!!
I'd love to see more of his collection!
My kind of dude, keep up the good work!
This is pure art.
Great channel. And what i wouldn't do for HIS car collection.Cool old codger.
Awesome guy! "I'm 76 years old so I got only 20 or so summers left." Haha, never stop moving mate!
You guys definitely need to come visit this guy regularly for more content.
Fabulous, thanks for sharing…
One of the best episodes ever. :)
sound and looks, amazing
Thank you so much for the opportunity to meet both the car and the man behind its rebirth. Where do you find them all? It must be outstanding to catch these moments for all to see.
Having cool cars and going racing with the wife? You, sir, won the game of Life
guys amaizing channel, i want the old men to be my grandfather. Saludos desde argentina
This makes me want a nardi steering wheel even more haha
He seems to be a very nice guy, and I really like his attitude to age!
Now this is one sweet ride!!!
Best one yet. That is the most beautiful cat I have ever seen!
This was awesome video.
How lucky is he to have a wife like that?! As for the car; it's an amazing renovation, the attention to detail and quality of finish is spot on.
Outstanding! The guy is just a total dude.
Dick, I hope you do have another good 20 summers left to drive and enjoy all of your stunning autos. Bravo!
Thanks for sharing.
Amazing car and a guy who gets it and isn't pretentious! Awesome on both accounts!
Love it. Great job.
Inspirational vid!
This is a real dream car!
Very nice car. Sounds great.
This is such a good youtube channel.
Now I know what a Nardi is. Thank you.
You can tell he really loves his car :)