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Originally Posted by morphomeman

In Italy, at least in the old days, there was an unwritten rule that a Ferrari driver could go as fast as they wanted to, regardless of the posted speed on the autostrada. This made for some interesting moments, such as when one Fiat 600 was passing another at very slow speed and a Ferrari was coming up fast behind.

I learned to drive in a '59 Fiat 600. By far, the principal issue in that exercise was the clutch engagement length. I estimate it as having been around one-half inch, at best. For this learner, clutch release was an on-off switch. From what I recall, the 600's drivetrain was indestructible.

I stalled and bucked that car so many times it was nuts. Fortunately, the owner/instructor was incredibly patient, as he understood that a young man without wheels in San Francisco in the mid-60s was severely limited in his social possibilities.