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Summary
Authentic early Lakester known as the "Jazzy" Nelson Special; built by Jim "Jazzy" Nelson and brother Paul in 1946. Set a B Roadster record of 141. 06 mph at the dry lakes; later driven by Lee Titus and Dean Moon to 152 mph at Bonneville.
More details
Featured on the September 1952 cover of Hop Up and shown at the 1949 and 1950 Oakland Grand National Roadster Shows. Restored by Chuck Sarno in 1999; class winner at the 50th anniversary Grand National Roadster Show; in a private collection since 2008. Bored and stroked flathead of approximately 276 cid with 3/4 cam, Edelbrock heads, and triple Stromberg carburetors; Halibrand quick-change rear end and Kelsey-Hayes 16-inch bent-spoke wheels.
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