Emerson Fittipaldi driving a Maverick

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  1. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

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    I have no idea what to say about this clip other than it shows Emerson Fittipaldi (famous Gran Prix driver) in 1973, driving a '72 Maverick on a roadcourse while "The Winner Takes it All" plays in the background.

    The only real action is at the end when he cuts a few donuts. It really shows how the Maverick was NOT set up for handling!

    My research (imdb.com) indicates that Fittipaldi did a film in 1973 called "Fabuloso Fittipaldi, O" in Brazil. I assume it has some relation to that movie.


    I translated the describing text but am still a little confused.

    "Emerson Fittipaldi, bi champion of the F-1, driving a Maverick 1972 in the old sketch of Intelagos of little more of 8km. The sound is not the original one of the film."



    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4828962889067646971&q=maverick

    :huh:
     
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    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    hahaha
    that is funny at the end... it just looks like its gonna roll
     
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    Nothing a set of subframe connectors and bigger sway bars couldn't help. After all, the '66 Mustang did okay in Trans-Am racing. :drive:

    I looked at an old high school yearbook last week, we actually wore our hair like Emerson's and those who could, had the big sideburns. On the agony. :slap:
     
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    that was pretty cool.thanks rick
     
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    I agree - that, lower it, and replace the springs with much stiffer ones.

    Ha! I could never do the sideburns. I had the hair. Not a lot of difference than what some of the younger kids are doing these days now.

    "Everything old is new again."
     
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    Even Frank?
     
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    Ahum..... I can't say anything. I hit the big five oh this month! :eek:
     
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    I ain't that far behind. Dadgumit.
     
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    (y) Pretty Cool! Thanks for the link, Rick! Any idea what it says under the Maverick emblem on the side of the car?
     
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    Just a slight body roll. :D
     
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    "Do not attempt this at home!" ?? :huh:
     
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    Very good
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Great video...lots more Maverick videos on that same site. (y)
     
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    That must have been a prototype or very early production Brazilian Maverick as they only began selling them in 1973. The car in the vide also has a tach on the dash.
     
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