It was a pretty nice car when 1st built. In later years it showed the wear
and tear. Lots of history to dig into but I really enjoy it.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
To: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
Cc: "Chris Pile" <hoxiepoo@cox.net>; "Land Speed Digest"
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: eBay 'liner pix
> Thanks Glen. I am surprised, this car looks much better than most of
> the cars that I have seen that Ak built. It doesn't seem to be the same
> car I got from Ak. Of course, the one I had was run at the drags, maybe
> wear & time had diminished its appearance. And it had a '32 grill shell to
> be legal for drag altered roadster at the drags.
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
>
> Glen Barrett wrote:
>> List
>> The rear engine Modified Roadster is the one Ak Miller built in 1951. Ran
>> flat heads at that time. The nose paint was by Eldon Snapp. Car ran 168
>> mph, later Dr. Nathan Ostich would run his Olds engine in the car.
>>
>> The other inquiry regarding the Post Streamliner, was built and owned by
>> Harold Post of Orange County Calif. It was Chrys powered and had a speed
>> of 217 mph.
>>
>> Note: This info is in my file and Tex Smiths Hot Rod History book #2.
>> Love digging into the past, also tells ya how old I am.
>> Glen
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