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Identifier
20155640
Description
Although it looks longer than stock models, this custom-built car is only 14 feet long and stands a mere 3 feet, 9 inches high. The builder, Jack Joerns, Convair employee, said its special engine will develop 175 horse power at 5,200 RPM. It had not been tested for speed. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, November 14, 1950.
Archival Date
1950-11-05
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-2563
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Sports cars; Automobiles
Names
Joerns, Jack
Subjects
Sports cars; Automobiles