On 10/05/2020 15:46, Weatherlawyer wrote:

You don't really believe that a mid-1930's first generation solid
block 8 cylinder 1/4 ton of cast iron was capable of even glancing at
a peak of 40mph on rural US highways, even downhill.

Capable certainly. Retired racing driver Eddie Pullen (and other
co-drivers) conducted an endurance speed run for Ford in the Mojave
desert in 1933 with a stock V8 Saloon. Covering over 33K miles in a
month. That was an average speed over 40mph, and that included
servicing, refuelling, and driver changes.



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Cheers,

John.

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