Arnold Birner Lakes Modified

Arnold Birner ran this 4-port Riley powered rig at the lakes in 1941. At the July 20 meet it ran 118.42 mph. Arnold went on to become a pattern maker and did all the engine blocks for Donovan Engineering including his favorite the D, an aluminum version of Henry Ford's old 4-banger.  Photos from the Jim Miller Collection. From the Land Speed Racing Newsletter. I would like to build...Read More