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1939 Bob Helmes Ranger - SOLD

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Description:


Excellent restoration of a late thirties Sprint Car powered by a Ranger aircraft engine. The engine is reported to be originally from one of National Sprint Car Hall of Famer "Dizz" Wilson's cars. It was a barn find by Mel Clark, who had another Sprint Car Hall of Famer, Sammy Packard do the restoration to a very high standard. The finished car was featured in the November 1984 issue of "Open Wheel" magazine. It would be an outstanding addition to any collection
Engine
  • Sammy Packard
  • Ranger
  • 6 Cylinder Aircraft, Air cooled
  • 440 Cubic In.
  • 4 Stromberg 97 Carbs.
  • Single Overhead
  • 4 per cylinder
  • 0 hours
  • None
Fuel System

  • Fuel Tank
  • 87 Octane race
Oil/Water System

  • N/A
Electrical System

  • Magneto
  • None
Transmission

  • In/out
Body

  • Aluminum
  • Red
  • Excellent
Chassis

  • B. Helmes
  • Excellent
  • Beam Axle, transverse leaf spring, chrome, excellent
  • Rear drum
Interior

  • Excellent
Spares

  • none