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Well.... that sucks.
I guess there were a couple nice Studebakers sold for reasonable money.
Art was the best.
I had tons of the cars and the track sets. It's all I wanted for Christmas or birthdays in the 60's. Now I'm 67 and still buying 'em.
Art was a genius. He didn't need a college degree. He had intuition and experience to guide him. Also, he was a heck of a parts scrounger.
Who knows more about the twice motored hearse?
Wasn't timed by the SCTA...
Garlits said this streamliner designed by Jocko Johnson tended to lift around 180MPH and the body finally broke in half because of the downforce....
Half the Studebakers in the club are NOT stock. Yes, there are a few grumpy purists there, but it's hardly a "group of purists". I therefore say...
And Jack would know.
I'm sure someone over on the Studebaker Drivers Club forum knows the answer to your question.
Awesome story and pix! Love your engine turning ability, too.
Back in the 60's & 70's I remember hearing these stories about an Oklahoma gas company doing business as Gibble Gas. Supposedly they did stuff...
I don't recall if he was a hot rodder - but he was the first black touring drag racer... anyone remember Malcolm Durham? He ran a series of racers...
Yam Oka used to be featured in the hot rodding mags back in the early days.
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