I once went 85 miles per hour in a 1958 Hillman Husky Station Wagon. It had
the Austin A-50 engine (about 15 horsepower, I think) What made that speed
memorable is that my Lucas electrics had died and I accepted a tow from a
rather drunk person in an Olds 88. We put a 10 foot chain between the cars
and took off. He must have forgotten I was behind him, and I spent about 20
minutes waiting for him to slow down. I had no lights or horn, and since my
brakes hardly stopped the Hillman, they were useless in slowing a two ton
Olds 88. I probably have the world record speed for Hillmans.
Roadster content: I picked up a 1600 last week. It's rough and I'll use it
as a parts car, but with a lot of work it could be driveable. It has a high
windshield hardtop with round portholes if someone is interested, and all of
the drivetrain, with the engine and transmission sitting on my driveway.
There's even a working ignition key (don't know yet about the electrics).
If you'll pay expenses I'll deliver.
Leisure Suit Terry
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