I saw the movie set in 1963 and I agree - it is a must see for everyone who
is wondering what it was like back in August 1956 when DMH hit 203.11 in
the 6 cylinder Austin Healey. Don't forget the 50 Anniversary of the
Introduction of the 100-Six is coming up soon - September 28, 2006.
Jim
>From: Joe and Lenore Armour <sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
>Reply-To: Joe and Lenore Armour <sebring@illawarra.hotkey.net.au>
>To: healeys@autox.team.net
>Subject: Bonneville
>Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 00:03:47 +1000
>
>I recently read the book
>One Good Run
>and then saw the film based on the same man
>World's Fastest Indian
>
>There are references in the book to Healeys running at Bonneville.
>This is the true story of an amazing New Zealander who set world speed
>records in 1960's on a 1920 Indian modified in his one room house/workshop.
>Anthony Hopkins plays the major role
>
>Keith Turk this is a must for you with stories on Breedlove and the Arfons
>brothers.
>At school I had the Hot Rod magazine with The Spirit of America cover.
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