Found a (different) picture of this car in Karl Ludvigsen’s Indy Cars 1911-1939: Great Racers from the Crucible of Speed and the above photo via the AHRF: Location 1 Location 2. Unfortunately, both resources are a little light on detail. All I know is that it was owned by wealthy playboy sportsman Joel Thorne and was driven by Russell Snowberger who crashed it during qualifying in 1936; and that it was Dodge powered. In the Ludvigsen book, it appears to have a Dodge tube axle up front, and you can see from the fairings that it probably has parallel leaf springs as well. Any further information on this car would be appreciated. Especially regarding the engine and drivetrain, and the brakes. This was clearly an effort with some money behind it, so hopefully it’s documented somewhere. Thanks in advance!
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