My uncle, Wilmer Nichols recently wrote a book covering his life story and much to my surprise he had a few hot rods along the way. If you're interested, here's a link to it https://www.amazon.com/Life-Remembered-Memories-Sharecroppers-Son/dp/B08HGLQ2LG
85 years old,lives in gainesville fl, still rides a harley and attends the NHRA Gatornatioals and Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance every year
Great story, Stu. Sometimes we are indeed surprised to find out just how very cool some of our earlier relatives actually were.