The story with cars and aircraft checks several boxes with you Larry. I have since discovered they must have flown over Asia to get back to Australia. About 10,000 miles vs 15,000 if they had flown down the Americas like I assumed first. I'm a little vague on distances between Oz and SA.

Apparently Chapman and Shelby had the gift of gab in common as well as being a bit on the shady side when it came to meeting all their commitments.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.