I bent the valves on that run, too, so I'm about to take the engine out now." He knows it's capable of more speed than that. "I've gone as fast as 109 in it, but it's a rough ride because I don't have a rear suspension. He races in Vintage Flathead Gas Competition Coupe (XGCC) class with his 292 Flathead backed by a TKO 600 transmission and Halibrand Quick Change axle. He gave the roof a severe 11½-inch chop and had to lower the driver's seat and entire floor of the car enough to be able to see through the mail-slot windows. The windshield surround is from a '36 Ford, it's blended into the cowl of a '34 Ford, and a pair of hoods from a '40 Ford were made to form the nose of the car. Inspired by the Chrisman Coupe, Lucky built this car himself out of an amalgamation of parts he had collected over the years.
Lucky Burton brought his '31 Model A out to the salt this year, and its rakish good looks earned it a spot on this issue's cover.
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