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Old 07-23-2007, 01:39 PM   #51
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Donzi38ZR - I don't know why the pics of Knocky and Mr K hit me the way they did, but the first one absolutely floored me. Mr K leaning against the car that way told me he was perfectly relaxed and at ease talking with Knocky. And, of course, Knocky's stance was as you would always see. I only spent time around Knocky for a couple of months, but he always put me at ease. Does anyone know if Knocky is still with us? Respectfully - Steve Sirois
Glad I could help stir some memories, your story above pretty much floored me.... man I love those kind of story's... uncharted playing fields.... all for the adventure.... thank you for that, that alone was worth my OSO memberships seince 2003

Here's another unseen image from my library for the cause.....
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Old 07-23-2007, 02:39 PM   #52
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wow great pictures that is all we have left so please keep those stories and pictures alive!!!
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Old 07-23-2007, 04:16 PM   #53
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Hi guys!
I get in me in this marvelous forum full of great stories making you notice a detail.
Donzi38ZR in the post #35 have put this very interesting photo:
Has nobody noticed nothing in this inusual The Cigarette?
Only the #2 instead the traditional 1?
The Italian flag behind the Star and Stripes?
Or?
The lenght,gentleman!
It's clearly a Cigarette 36'!
The first ever builded 36' ready to receive her new master, Vincenzo Balestrieri, that will change the boat only the number (#4) will remove' the American flag and he will change the name in.......
you can imagine it now I hope.

You will have soon news of this boat!



P.S. A Great Many Thanks to Donzi38ZR! You made me a Great Day!
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Old 07-23-2007, 05:16 PM   #54
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Hi guys!
I get in me in this marvelous forum full of great stories making you notice a detail.
Donzi38ZR in the post #35 have put this very interesting photo:
Has nobody noticed nothing in this inusual The Cigarette?
Only the #2 instead the traditional 1?
The Italian flag behind the Star and Stripes?
Or?
The lenght,gentleman!
It's clearly a Cigarette 36'!
The first ever builded 36' ready to receive her new master, Vincenzo Balestrieri, that will change the boat only the number (#4) will remove' the American flag and he will change the name in.......
you can imagine it now I hope.

You will have soon news of this boat!



P.S. A Great Many Thanks to Donzi38ZR! You made me a Great Day!
Damm, your good and your avatar fit's perfectly.... no problem tornado, it's always great to make someones day alittle brighter... buy me a drink next time i'm in Italy well call it even

was hoping some of you guys would follow the lead and release some of those images you have stashed away in those vaults!!!
(I specially like Donzi History!!! Wink Wink )
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Old 07-23-2007, 05:53 PM   #55
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Damm, your good and your avatar fit's perfectly.... no problem tornado, it's always great to make someones day alittle brighter... buy me a drink next time i'm in Italy well call it even

was hoping some of you guys would follow the lead and release some of those images you have stashed away in those vaults!!!
(I specially like Donzi History!!! Wink Wink )
Not only a drink but a fish dinner in the harbour of Viareggio.
Please call me if you will come in Italy Donzi38ZR!
I like the Donzi story too!
In this pic we can see Balestrieri and House with in the background the 32' Black Tornado,the real former The Cigarette!
Have you another pics of Balestrieri and him Black Tornadoes?!
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:04 PM   #56
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:57 PM   #57
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Not only a drink but a fish dinner in the harbour of Viareggio.
Please call me if you will come in Italy Donzi38ZR!
I like the Donzi story too!
In this pic we can see Balestrieri and House with in the background the 32' Black Tornado,the real former The Cigarette!
Have you another pics of Balestrieri and him Black Tornadoes?!
Ahhh you up the ante my friend!!!!! I call your drink and fish dinner in the harbour with a shot of Balestrieri and Aronow coming in from testing on her...

A good friend of mine Giancarlo Cangiano current P1 Evolution World Champion owner/driver of team OSG Donzi is based out of Naples, so I'll take you up on that offer hopefully soon!!!

Here ya go! She's got the #4 now
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:21 PM   #58
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This kind of stuff is why i stayed in my garage all winter and restored my magnum...........

Went from pic one to pic two.......


I must say the expieriences you guys have and the stories you pour out make me wish i grew up 30 years earlier......Thanks again for sharing..
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this has to be the MOST significant thread ever on OSO.... history in the making, right here in front of our eyes... keep it up, i'm mesmorized..

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Ahhh you up the ante my friend!!!!! I call your drink and fish dinner in the harbour with a shot of Balestrieri and Aronow coming in from testing on her...

Here ya go! She's got the #4 now

Wow - another great shot!! Thanks.
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