Gilles Villeneuve Iconic 27 Keychain
If anything can help you drive faster than ever before, it’s this Iconic 27 Keychain. A tribute to Gilles’ absolute love of driving—Flat out. All the time.
The motel-inspired keychain is printed with the number 27 and 'Raw skills, daring & instinct' on one side, and “I will drive flat out all the time. I love racing.” on the other.
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Legendary 308 GTS Dash
Gilles Villeneuve reportedly drove his Ferrari 308 GTS from his Monaco home to Maranello, a distance of 436 kilometers, in an astounding 2 hours and 25 minutes. This suggests an average speed of 180 km/h. Ferrari mechanics often knew of his arrival by the sound of squealing tires and the roar of the engine. This legendary trip encapsulates Villeneuve's fiery and dedicated spirit.
Harvey Postlethwaite, a Ferrari engineer, put it simply: “He (...) never drove anywhere at anything less than an absolutely flat-out pace, be it on the road or the track…”
Ferrari Passion AMEX Commercial — Gilles Villeneuve adored his Ferrari 308 GTS, seeing it as the perfect blend of performance and style, reflecting his passion for speed and innovation.
Gilles Villeneuve competed in the Challenge Series Pacific, where his exceptional speed and competitive spirit quickly stood out. His performance throughout the series confirmed his status as a rising star in motorsport.
After earning recognition in the Atlantic and Challenge Series, Gilles Villeneuve joined Scuderia Ferrari in late 1977. It was at the start of the 1978 Formula 1 season that he was officially assigned the number 12.
The legend continues
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