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Topics => History => Topic started by: Pandora on May 12, 2012, 06:55:02 PM

Title: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Pandora on May 12, 2012, 06:55:02 PM
(http://blog.powerblocktv.com/wp-content/gallery/woodenracer/6.jpg)

(http://blog.powerblocktv.com/wp-content/gallery/woodenracer/1.jpg)

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Check out PowerBlock May 12 & 13 as Courtney welcomes Tom Edwards and his very rare 1924 Hispano Suiza Roadster. This wood body torpedo was built by World War 1 aircraft engine manufacturer Hispano Suiza. After the war they built 12 of these wood bodied race cars- only 3 remain today! The body is made out of Mahogany and weighs only 166 lbs. It’s powered by an in-line 8 that makes about 130 horsepower. The underneath is completely wrapped in copper for better aerodynamics.

More pics at http://blog.powerblocktv.com/?p=2406 (http://blog.powerblocktv.com/?p=2406)

This is just one example of what we ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DO anymore.  And if I miss my guess, if Mr. Edwards ever took this car out of the country, Customs would confiscate it on its re-entry because the man has no paperwork on the "provenance" of the wood.
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Pandora on May 12, 2012, 08:25:07 PM
(http://blog.powerblocktv.com/wp-content/gallery/woodenracer/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: EW1(SG) on May 12, 2012, 08:29:45 PM
What a lovely work of art!
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: AlanS on May 12, 2012, 08:54:19 PM
Quote from: EW1(SG) on May 12, 2012, 08:29:45 PM
What a lovely work of art!

No doubt!! I never knew copper was more aerodynamic, though.
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Libertas on May 13, 2012, 05:59:05 PM
Quote from: EW1(SG) on May 12, 2012, 08:29:45 PM
What a lovely work of art!

Car isn't bad either.   ;D
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Pandora on May 13, 2012, 06:44:30 PM
Lech.    ;)
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Libertas on May 13, 2012, 06:57:41 PM
Moi?   ::angel::   ::evil::   ::unknowncomic::
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: EW1(SG) on May 13, 2012, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Libertas on May 13, 2012, 06:57:41 PM
Moi?   ::angel::   ::evil::   ::unknowncomic::

You and me both, but I just happened to be slow enough on the draw that I didn't get caught.
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Libertas on May 14, 2012, 07:28:43 AM
Quote from: EW1(SG) on May 13, 2012, 09:04:57 PM
Quote from: Libertas on May 13, 2012, 06:57:41 PM
Moi?   ::angel::   ::evil::   ::unknowncomic::

You and me both, but I just happened to be slow enough on the draw that I didn't get caught.

 ;D
Title: Re: Wooden and Copper Car
Post by: Sectionhand on May 15, 2012, 01:51:00 PM
I'll bet they hate it when that thing turns green . GET OUT THE BRASSO !