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Francone-Santín

1954-1954

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Walter V. Francone was an independent coachbuilder in Argentina, known for handcrafted sports and competition car bodies. He had built for racers including Clemar Bucci, Bossola and Pedrazzini, and in 1931 built the body for Gaudino's "Insignia de Oro." He later built a Tucker-based car for Alberto "Macoco" Alzaga Unzué that, driven by Federico Kloden, finished fourth at the 500 Millas de Rafaela. In the mid-1950s, Francone worked with Tulio…

Argentina · 1954-1954 · Roadster, Sportscar · Associated with Tulio Santín, Walter Francone

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