They built ‘em, but not very many (265s in 1957). I wondered if they were used mainly on fleet orders, on base models, like this one.
WOW! WWI Hispano Suiza Aircraft V8 called a HISSO, dirt cheap war surplus overhead cam. Were is this car now? Bob
1924 photo of Larry Beals in his HISSO powered Mercedes. This was a factory race car built in 1908, sold to Spencer Wishart, who finished 4th in the first INDY 500 in 1911. Beals ran it with the HISSO V8 in the mid 1920's, then it was put in a car museum in 1939. Museum needed money so it was offered in sealed bid auction, cowl and hood were missing, but it looked just like the above photo. One point two million, to someone in Germany that pulled the HISSO and restored it back to 1908. I did get to sit in it before it was shipped, the oldest INDY car I've ever sat in. I talked to an under bidder and he regrets the loss of this early "Hot Rod", he would have left as is. Bob
Today is the Greiner Family history day Eva and Dewey Greiner Jack's parents Jack Greiner roadster above view Jack at wheel 1927 T Roadster Dick Clevenger first owner Jack first drive at the track Jack Greiner in his last roadster in1955 At his garage space 1955 Jack McFarland lettering Getting it ready for the track In the car Shakedown run Don Waters offy equipped flathead Replacing head gaskets 1950 Wife Rolleen Jack with Don Porter
Some serious skill to get BOTH quarters. Impressive ! 1 more car I promise, Rex Winter Dry n windy Lubbock TX
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