Saturday, May 2, 2009

Salt Flats Grandaddy

Here's an interesting old "T" modified that was, at some point in the distant past, built for the singular purpose of going as fast as possible across an ancient, dry lake bed over a marked one-mile course. Salt flats racing is as popular today as it has ever been, and this car hearkens back to the early roots of this sport. Built some time in the 1940's, the car features a 248ci flathead 8 with custom aluminum cylinder heads and a hi-rise intake with dual carbs. The wide stance and minimilist design are particularly becoming to me, along with the original and unadorned patina of countless salt flats runs. This car definitely isn't about aerodynamics and hi-tech motive power--it's about pure, simple, go-fast fun. View this listing here on Los Angeles Craigslist.





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