Last of the Beach Boys: racing on the Daytona sand
Hershel McGriff can recall how much his ’53 Oldsmobile cost when he picked it up from the factory in Lansing, Michigan: $1800. He can remember how much he was paid…
ITUPMOBILE Brief Specification.
Engine : 8 cylinders. Bore 81 mm., stroke 120.7 mm, -capacity 4,969c.c. R.A.C. rating 32.5 h.p. Side valves. Coil ignition. One downdraft carburettor.
Gear-box : Three speeds and ‘reverse. Ratios 4.45, 6.8 and 18.6 to 1. Synchro-mesh second and to gears. Central change. Suspension : springs
back and front.
Dimensions : Wheelbase 10ft. 7in. ; track, ,4ft. 81in. f eight with six-seater steel saloon, 36 cwts
Price : R535.