Details
Make & Model (reference) |
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OTAS 820 Grand Prix (OT005) |
Chassisnumber |
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VIN |
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#0035 |
Construction Year |
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1970 |
Color |
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Yellow |
Current owner |
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Robert Maselko |
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Additional information
This car was imported to the U.S. by John Rich Motors, Glendale, California, as part of a batch of 65 OTAS Grand Prix cars ordered. It was originally orange with 817cc engine. A previous owner replaced the engine with a 903cc and repainted it yellow after a minor accident. The owner prior to myself was not a car enthusiast. He was a carpenter who took the car as payment for a job. He had it in storage for 20 years. I bought it "sight unseen" in 2002 and had it shipped from San Franciso to my home 37 km west of New York City. I discovered the car had a rusted gas tank and the cylinder head leaked coolant badly. I worked on the car over a period of several years, as time and money would allow. I rebuilt the engine, brakes, and suspension. There were numerous additional small repairs. It is now a reliable driver, patiently waiting for new paint. Even though I really like the yellow color, I plan to return it to its original orange. Fortunately, the car is nearly rust free, and the only original part missing is the "Corsaire 003" sideview mirror. I welcome contact with other Lombardi owners!