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Solved NIC#1230 - 1959 Manning Special (Kellison J5)
« on: May 03, 2020, 07:12:24 AM »
What was this car called, and on what is it based?
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Re: NIC#1230
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2020, 12:45:54 PM »
It is a Kellison bodywork. The car racedat the Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand Prix?
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Re: NIC#1230
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2020, 01:10:29 PM »
1959 Kellison J5 convertible factory built. Chuck Manning tube frame chassis, Chrysler running gear. One of two cars, built for Bonneville salt flat racing.
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Re: NIC#1230
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2020, 03:16:41 PM »
Quote from: fromwien on May 03, 2020, 01:10:29 PM
1959 Kellison J5 convertible factory built. Chuck Manning tube frame chassis, Chrysler running gear. One of two cars, built for Bonneville salt flat racing.

Yes, you're on form today. It's referred to on the internet as the Manning Special, but that could refer to several cars. Good enough for your point.
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