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Speedy Gonzales

PAUL, In the latest issue of NZHRM (May) you have a story about ‘32 coupes. The Bruce Jenner “Speedy Gonzales” hot rod was jackknifed on the way to a flying quarter-mile sprint meeting. Bruce then put the motor in a Mk 3 Zephyr but the local scrutineer would not let him race. Bruce sold the motor to Kevin Haig. Kevin put the motor in a daily driver Mk2

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