Hi to all -
Thanks to all who sent tips on this "mystery car. Just a few days after I
sent the first note, we heard from Frazer Nash Mille Miglia owner Frank
Twaits:
"I think the body is the remains of the Tobin BMW (328) Special, built in
the late 40's or early 50's and raced in under 2 liter Modified.
I met a man in the late 80's who owned it at one time. He sold it to a
German buyer who had the body removed and shipped the chassis to
Germany. All this happened in the Long Island, NY area.
I remember seeing an article, with picture, in a book back in the 50's. The
book, more like a thick magazine, was titled, "Sports Car Specials"-or
something close to that. Maybe published by Fawcett (Mechanix Illustrated)
This may be a false start, but at least a possible lead." Frank's email :
Eastcoastfn@cs.com
The "mystery car is at: http://www.FrazerNash-USA.com/mystery-car.htm
Bob
Subject: Mystery Vintage Race Car
> Hi -
>
> I got a note through my Frazer Nash web site about an alloy car body now
in
> the Baltimore area which the owner can't identify, but otherwise thought
> resembled a Frazer Nash Mille Miglia. I don't think it is, but who knows?
> Anyway, the sparse history (once was a dragster) and pictures are on a web
> page at:
>
> http://www.FrazerNash-USA.com/mystery-car.htm
>
> Sure looks nice! If anyone has leads or an idea, write directly to the
> owners, mailto:racecar@baltimoreknife.com Thanks!
>
> Bob (visit the Frazer Nash site at http://www.FrazerNash-USA.com)
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