1971 Ferrari catches fire during race at Watkins Glen and suffers significant damage

Fire in the 1971 Ferrari during a race at Watkins Glen. Photo: Instagram @jellojillian

A true vintage Ferrari, the 512M from 1971, caught fire during a race at Watkins Glen International, raising concerns about the damage caused.

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The car, which features a 5.0-liter V12 engine, is a modified version of the 512S and began to catch fire due to a broken fuel line.
Videos and photos posted on social media show flames consuming the rear of the vehicle before the track team could bring the fire under control.

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Now, it is expected that the current owner will carry out a complete restoration, considering that the fire lasted about four minutes and caused significant damage to the bodywork. However, the expectation is that the Ferrari could return to the track in the future.
Source: Motor1.com
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