One of the very first Hot Rod photos I clipped out a copy of Popular Mechanics that Dad had for a scrapbook I started when I was about 10 years old. The story needs to go with the grille.
I believe this is the East African Safari Rally. It was an international rally that many of the big names in the rally world attended. This Comet is a really cool car. It was, I believe, a factory backed car.
I assume that's a pretty interesting looking weight jacker setup on the side of the car. Is there any info on this photo, Rootie? Thanks!
That looks like that's what it is. Probably a little more accurate than the usual ratchet handle devise. Don't know any more about it though.
Yes I remember that episode also, The blond on the operating table was Donna Douglas (Elli May Clampet)
It was a factory effort, but it wasn’t as successful as the Falcon effort at Monte Carlo in January of’64.
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