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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Bonneville General Chat => Topic started by: speedrelic on November 15, 2016, 10:15:49 AM
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This is for all the Bonneville historians (and would be historians). I am searching for photos/articles on the Vesco #444 streamliner from 1963. This version is blue and was powered by an Offy 4 on alcohol. The body had a thicker mid-section without a canopy which required the driver to look through a clear panel on the front of the car. Don Vesco made it into the 2000mph club with it. I've already checked the internet and have also contacted the Vesco's (waiting for a reply). I didn't ask Jim Miller over at AHRF as I no longer have a valid email for him. So I was hoping someone could check the 1963 issues of Hot Rod, Car Craft (Nov.) and Rod & Custom for any photos. I have already seen material on the earlier (1957 or so) yellow car so don't need that. Only the 1963 car please. Thanks.
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THE 2000MPH CLUB?
Wow! SR-71 members? :-D
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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Neil, haven't you seen the artist's renditions of the hat for the 2,000 MPH Chapter of the Club? The hat is gold with platinum inlays highlighted in unobtanium and the whole thing is encrusted with diamonds, then sprayed with a sparkly saline solution which crystalises to give a really cool glare when viewed in harsh sunlight.
I guess you didn't see it, hunh? :roll:
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OK, sorry for the typo. You know what I meant. Gee, the only replies I get is to ribbed about my typing skill. How about some help?
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Yeah, you're right -- I'm sorry. I shouldn't subject you to too much hasslin' since you're new with us. We really do try to be helpful.
Most of the time.
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That hat would look great on Nancy, but I guess she's no longer riding.
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Any of these what you're looking for?
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I think this should contain the photo that you are looking for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Rod-Magazine-November-1963-Bonneville-National-Championships-/222298252653?hash=item33c202256d:g:bZ8AAOSwT6pV3mYk
Doug :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Neil, haven't you seen the artist's renditions of the hat for the 2,000 MPH Chapter of the Club? The hat is gold with platinum inlays highlighted in unobtanium and the whole thing is encrusted with diamonds, then sprayed with a sparkly saline solution which crystalises to give a really cool glare when viewed in harsh sunlight.
I guess you didn't see it, hunh? :roll:
Naw- musta missed that, Jon. Sure sounds purty! :-P We're not always wise guys here, speedrelic.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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Go Here for info
http://www.teamvesco.com/vesco444.html
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Thanks guys for the help. I have already contacted team Vesco. Dynoroom - the 2 color photos are of one of their motorcycle LSRs but the b/w photo is the car I'm looking for. I was hoping someone would have the 1963 issues of Hot Rod, Car Craft and Rod & Custom and check for pics. Anyone? Thanks.
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How about this?
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The link I shared above is the issue that you are looking for.
Doug :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: