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Inside view of the IKA Bergantin
Motorization: 4 cylinder-Model 41-151-4 cyl. In line-84,138 mm x 111,125 mm.
Compression: 6,36L-Power 76,5 HP at 3.600 rpm-Cupla 16,3 kg. 2.000 rpm-1 Carburator Carter YF 2756 desc.-Cylinder line: 2.480 cm3-6 Cylinder- Continental Model 81-266-6 cylinder in line- 84,138x 111.125 mm-
Compression: 6,86/l-power: 115 HP at 3.800 rpm-Cupla: 24,89 Kg. at 3.800 rpm-1 Carburator Carter WCD 2204S descendant-Cylinder line:3.707 cm3.
Transmission: Three gear box MA-2nd and3rd synchronized- Wheel command- Diferencial relation 4,9/l.
Suspenssion: Front independentmeans and Back stabilizing hydraulic-Sweep shock absorbers with rigid axis and hydraulic-4 shock absorbers arms reactors. Brakes: Drum brakes in the four wheels.Measures: Between axes 2.620 mm-Tr. Of. And tra. 1,336 total mm-Long 4.440 mm-Height Maxima 1,510 mm-Weigh 1,270 kgs.Other data: Terminal velocity (4 cylinders) 145 kmh-6 cylinders-165 kmh-relation weight power: 4 cylinders 17.33 kg.
It was early in the morning of March 11th , 2004, when the Second Edition of the Wineries’ Rally began. More than one hundred drivers signed up to take part in this fantastic journey throughout 650 kilometers of beauty and good living, all of which were in perfect pavement conditions for as to preserve all of the participant vehicles from any rough path that might damage these art pieces. This outstanding race was organized by the Club de Autos Clásicos y Sport of Mendoza together with the Porsche Club Argentino and sponsored by the Mendoza Shopping and the Subsecretaría de Turismo of Mendoza.
The Escudería Norte de Buenos Aires coordinated the organization of the route map, timing and classifying.
To participate in this race vehicles had to be F. I.V.A at least 20 years old, and any Porsche model –for although the route was the same, classification and points were addressed differentially.
This glamorous Historic Sports car race runs through the mystic lands of the beautiful province of Mendoza combining the outstanding flavors of the best wines with a specially traced route where the contestants enjoy some of the world’s most beautiful scenes.
Driving side by side to the imponent Andes, witnessing some of the province’s cultural and historical treasures such as the Puente del Inca, heading down to the divine Valle de Uco that rises upon the desert surrounded by some of the worlds most imponent mountains, the Andes –La Plata, and the Tupungato dormant volcano. The everlasting top snow crowning the majesty of nature invites us through the main route into an unforgettable drive. Following, the participants headed out the cities’ area towards the unspoiled natural woods of poplars, walnuts and a variety of ancient trees. The caravan of outstanding antique cars headed later on to Coquimbito; and after towards their final destination in the city of Mendoza.
The above named wine route began at the Bogegas Séptima located on the National route #7 in the Lujan de Cuyo region of Medoza. According to the Vineyards, wineries and wines South American Guide, it was christened Séptima for being the seventh winery of the Catalonian winemaking company Conforniu. This fine winery seattled in Argentina in 2001, and ever since then has produced outstanding quality products. Architectually monumental the stone construction that holds the Séptima wine production is beautiful, and perfectly combines aesthetics and functionality leading a delightful production of Syrah among other wine varieties.
350 kilometers down this specially traced route, the participants stopped at the Bodega Luigi Bosca, at the end of the first part of the race. Luigi Bosca is one of the oldest wineries in the area, founded in 1901 under the name of Leonicio Arizu, it latter changed its name to Luigi Bosca in 1969 in honor of the newest Italian partner. Till 1981, they didn’t entered the national market, for they used to sell all their production to overseas markets such as Italy and the U.S.
The secret to their outstanding wines is that this family run business has always focused on quality; all through their seven fincas they grow over 30 year old vines that are carefully processed to bring up the best qualities of each product.
A must when visiting this winery is to degust the marvelous Luigi Bosca Malbec. This grape, although imported form France more than a century ago, has grown and adapted so perfectly to the Argentine soil that the Argentinean Malbec’s are the world’s greatest ones. The wine responds perfectly to the slight movements of the crystal expressing its perfect deep color, dark and tall. As sipping this unsurpassed wine the feel of maturity and balance, supporting its full, velvety and juicy body, one’s lead into a senses paradise.
The perfect evening for an unforgettable day.
The morning after, that fine antique car caravan headed down through the wonderful Uco Valley to the Hugo and Eduardo Pulenta Winery, were surrounded by gorgeous vineyards they made a variety of control tests with presostato, one demanding regulation test.
The line of beauties, where the road played the role of a catway, headed off to the Bodega La Celia in San Carlos, where the heart and soul of Chile, Germany and Argentina merge together to bring up an amazing winery. Named after the only daughter and heir of the Mendoza landowner Eugenio Bustos, La Celia vineyards are not only house to one of the best wines of the area –in many grape varieties- but also a one of a kind gettaway resort, for the most selected travelers who wish to enjoy the wine in all its vertexes staying at the finca’s beautiful rooms.
However, the stop wasn’t long enough for this treat.
The last stop before entering Mendoza city for the final race was Bodega La Rural. In 1994 two family run wineries joint together to bring La Rural into life; Miguel Escorihuela Gascón and Felipe Rutini brought to life one of the most divine wines in the wine market, Felipe Rutini. Its superb quality makes of this wine one of Argentina’s most expensive bottles. This gorgeous finca shows a perfect architecture, a good sense of history and culture through the Felipe Rutini museum and a glamorous taste in life.
The final stop was marked in front of the Park Hyatt Hotal of Mendoza.
The winner team was conformed by Daniel Calarmunt and Cristian Berstchi, who drove an impeccable Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. Following them arrived the ACA-FIA last year’s Cup Champion Alberto Tonconogy and Oscar Yankilevich, in a 1961 Mercedez Benz 300. The third place was won by “Don Segundo Sombra” and Hector Del Buono in a 1956 Thunderbird Ford.
As to the Porsche race points, the winners were Enrique and Susana Carelli in a 1999 Porsche 911 followed by Alberto Tonconogy and Jose Luis Celada in a 1964 Porsche 911 Cabrio.
What an incredible adventure through an unspoiled paradise! Is there a better way to express a sense of outstanding great living?
Bob Frassinetti Copyright Roberto Dario Frassinetti 2006
Visiting foreign lands and discovering pleasure in traveling is not an unhistorical activity, it actually dates from the Middle Ages. Back then, the main “tourist attraction” throughout the known world were Sanctuaries, such as Santiago de Compostela in Spain or Jerusalem in the Middle East among many others. It was back then, when locals who lived nearby the main roads to these pilgrim places decided to turn their house into a lodging for the travelers, or even turn the local tavern into a homey dinner. Here fore, ladies and gentlemen, there’s one of the many origins of hotels and restaurants.
If we consider these facts as an early beginning for tourism, then there’s no novelty about the latest religious tours. They existed for hundreds and hundreds of years, for after those pilgrim places lost their initial strength there were some other new ones uprising. Rome and the Vatican city, as well as Belen and Jerusalem are fine examples of this sort of tourism.
When I found about all this information I was amazed. It’s really interesting to discover the beginning of a tradition that we’ve already take for granted. I actually had no idea of the power of Saints back in the middle ages. I found out they were somewhat a key to understand a very varied chirstianism. This mini investigation led me to some new doubts about Christianity and the way this religion has evolved throughout history. To my surprise, I not only got to understand a bit better one of the most important beliefs in society, I have a long lost relative that has been sanctified: Saint Paola Frassinetti. Awesome! isn’t it?
For she’s my family, or I’m her family, or actually, she’s family with all of us for she’s God’s child…. Anyway, I searched for information on her and I found out about her interesting life:
The bond established with the popular public is unquestionable. At the same time, there’s a conflict of interests established between the Church and these popularly sanctified characters. The situation is not new to Latin Americans specially, for their relationship with the Roman Church has been quite complicated since the beginning of colonial times, for the way local cults and beliefs blended and merged with the Christian cult has not always been approved by the hierarchy in Rome. It is not our job to judge this relationship or its implications, we just want to share with the travelers interested in religions some of Argentina’s spiritual, social, cultural and architectural heritage linked to all these cults and religions. The cultural richness implied in these sorts of cults is amazing; and it opens up as an alternative door through which to understand and get to know the Argentina.
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San Juan is a beautiful and modern city. Rebuilt practically from scratch after a terrible earthquake in 1944 the city of San Juan features low buildings and broad streets of interesting aesthetic values. At 650 meters over the sea level San Juan is a natural paradise of green pastures, fruity- trees and amazing desert like areas such as the fabulous Moon Valley.
It is also home to the famous popular saint Difunta Correa, a heavenly saint mother who died of thirst and starvation in the desert of San Juan but who managed to keep her newly born baby alive until rescue help arrived.
San Juan is also famous for its wines, filled with body and personality, rich and powerful vid beverages…
Two damns of quality beauty such as the Ullum and the Wind hill are ideal for water sports and relaxing around nature. The Zonda wind break is yet another amazing landmark of San Juan.
Tulum, Ullum and Zonda are the richest and most beautiful valleys in the area, at the same time that all major economical activity of the province takes place there too.
Two of the most important rivers in the province take us from north to south. The San Juan river origin is at the conflux of the Ducks and Brunette rivers, both originated at the Andes mountain corridor. The Jachal river is part of the Desaguadero river basin; known as the white river in Catamarca and La Rioja, the river switches its name once in San Juan in honor to a provincial department.
All in all, a must when in San Juan is the already mentioned Moon Valley. A wonderful archeological site open to the public that lured around the famous rock n’roll band Pink Floyd who wanted to play on site, but weren’t allowed due to the fact that the sound would damage the surroundings… Valley of Ischigualasto (so baptized by the indigenous ), well-known as Valley of the Moon. According to the geologists, about 200 million years ago this site was a vergel of gigantic ferns and dinosaurs.
And so if you are interested in information on Rote 40, Ruta 40, Argentina email me or interested in Art or Antiques, and you are travelling to Buenos Aires, Argentina and need help, please feel free to email us…….Please feel free to contact Bob Frassinetti: For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to and read all about Art and Antiques for the dealer:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here: Bob Frassinetti Copyright 2007 Roberto Dario Frassinetti
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Photo Gallery for Mendoza and a David Brown 50D tractor I found ........
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Invest in Real Estate and its opportunities in Buenos Aires and other mayor cities in Argentina
During the past couple of days the world of Real Estate in Argentina has been going through an interesting change. Thanks to an agreement between the government and the most important national banks (State and private) everyone who pays rent in the city will be able to access to ownership of the property in 30 year long credit lines with low interest rate. The importance of this, while only accessible for Argentine citizens and non owners, is the impact that will have on the market itself. First of all, due to the fact that more buyers will be entering the market, prices will indeed raise. And secondly this will impact on the credit lines available in the region. While this new and interesting shift in Argentina’s government policy is only targeted to Buenos Aires City, the impact on the rest of the real estate market will soon be palpable. The fact is that important cities and regions in the provinces are already showing an important growth and development that can help us project the lines of evolution within this market. Recent data shows that the growth in property value of provinces such as Santa Fe, Neuquen, Rio Negro and Misiones is of more than 17%. Taking upon the value reconstruction that took place in the last couple of years. Locals are indeed finding a new charm in living in smaller cities in ecologically friendly environments such as those available in the Argentine provinces. Construction data is also astonishing, the growth and development of new real estate projects is unquestionable. Range values going from US$700 to US$950 for apartments in Bariloche, Neuquen, Comodoro Rivadavia, Rosario and Mendoza. The growth and development lines in Argentina’s real estate market are unquestionable. We’ve been pointing this out for several years now. Not only in regional but in international comparing terms, for it’s natural resources and for its sophisticated culture, Argentina has become the 21st century Prague and Paris, the San Francisco and New York of South America for investors. The lines of evolution are in constant move and development, so it’s important that potential investors are up to date with insightful information and proper counseling. We’ve put our best effort to keep track of these important variables for our readers and clients. We’ll be soon posting new information on these trends’ evolution. However, for anyone who’s interested in any particular investment, please contact us directly and we’ll provide insightful information as well as professional advice.
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So if you are interested in buying tractors or maybe Art or Antiques, and you are thinking of travelling to Argentina please feel free to email us…….. Please feel free to contact Bob Frassinetti: For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to see all topics on Art, Antiques and Travel Information for Buenos Aires & Argentina:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here:
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Art & Antique Dealer Bob Frassinetti
Read The Buenos Aires Art Dealer a e-zine magazine on Art, Antiques & Collectibles from Argentina. The Buenos Aires ArtDealer, Argentina.
Bob Frassinetti Copyright Roberto Dario Frassinetti 2006