Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 150 - 1923 Ford Model T Track Nose Roadster by John Robinson with Toyota 241 CI Hemi V8  (Read 365 times)

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For one point, name the builder and engine of this shiny roadster

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Re: WTH # 150
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2012, 09:48:33 AM »
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Re: WTH # 150
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 10:50:33 AM »
John Robison's '23 Ford Track T roadster, with a 4.0 litre Toyota Century hemi V8 and original-to-the-engine Borg Warner automatic transmission.

Despite being much smaller, the inspiration from Chrysler's hemi V8s is pretty clear. I suppose if you're going to copy, why not from the best ???

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Re: WTH # 150
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 11:10:47 AM »
A point goes to Zerk for the correct answer.

Nice little car.

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Thanks for the puzzle. If only it had been an optional engine to order in a long- wheelbase Land Cruiser, instead of the Stovebolt-like inline 6...