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Currently disposing of some odds and sods through eBay, just sold this 1954 American catalogue for Wayne speed equipment. It covers the straight-six which seems to have been the standard GM engine before the small-block V8 from 1955. Anyway, the guy in Nebraska who bought it actually owns one of the cars featured way back then. This is as it was in its prime.... And in its current state... Pretty cool that something from 50+ years ago still survives don't you think?
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And in its current state... That is great - just ooozing atmosphere, do you know what kind of racing was it used for? I love how the engines looked so simple back then - big block of iron, carbs on one side & exhausts on the other ;D BTW; Looks like he keeps it in his front room?
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Last Edit: Nov 3, 2005 17:20:37 GMT by DerbyDan
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Agreed about his garage, does look a bit domestic doesn't it?! Hope it doesn't end up as some terribly over-restored showpiece, the old stickers and paint are just great aren't they?
My guess is that it was used for oval racing of some sort, I'll find out from him. Whatever, it reminds you of how little a car actually needs. Even I can see what everything's meant to do there.
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This is what the guy told me...
The Wallinder car raced from the early 50's to mid 60's was converted from a Wayne to a Chevy V8 in 1959 and was one of the first Chevy V8 cars in the midwest. Ran dirt track ovals mostly 3/8 to 5/8 mi. Many of the midwest best drivers spent some time behind the wheel. And one poor soul lost his life in the car in 1957. Lots of history in the midwest.
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