| Gessner in the Twareg
at Pomona.
A real innovator, Gessner
went on to create his front-wheel-drive "Front-Runner Special" that was
the inspiration for Mickey Thompson's front-drive Indy cars.
Thanks to Mike Larkin for the photo of the Twareg! |
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| Twareg
Special
Andre Gessner built this
unique Special around the Chrysler Hemi engine and an Allard chassis.
It shared a Mike Larkin- fabricated body with the Sorrell-Larkin
Special.
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| Gessner in the Twareg
at Pomona.
A real innovator, Gessner
went on to create his front-wheel-drive "Front-Runner Special" that was
the inspiration for Mickey Thompson's front-drive Indy cars.
Thanks to Mike Larkin for the photo of the Twareg! |
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The Twareg in primer
paint early in its career. This looks like Del Mar but I'm not sure
of that.
(Photo from Ken Hammond) |
| A look at the Twareg's
Chrysler Hemi engine.
Note Jim Chaffee's "Pink Elephant" in background. (Photo from Ken Hammond) |
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New!!! Link to Andre's website!!!
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