And to top it off he was a NewZealander from the very south of the South
Island.
There are two (that I know of) books in current publication.
Burt Munro Indian Legend of Speed by George Begg and
One Good Run The Legend of Burt Munro by Tim Hanna.
both good reading.
cheers from West Oz
John Rowe
----- Original Message -----
From: <CAWS52803@aol.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 9:02 PM
Subject: No Healey stuff, but....
> Carol & I just watched a great DVD movie over the weekend, The World's
> Fastest Indian with Anthony Hopkins. A true story about Burt Monroe who
in his
> later years built a motorcycle that he wants to race at Bonneville Salt
Flats.
> Takes place in the late 50's or early 60's and has a lot of great car
scenes.
> As usual, no financial interest, just passing on a recommendation.
> Rudy Streng
> Lenoir, NC
> BN4
> AN5
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