Pete, a bit of a correction is in order on the little ones article. (A Little on the Little Ones) But first, thanks for the quotes in the article. The pic of the Bandini in tow was at Wilmot, not Meadowdale and the Bosley ownerd at that time by Earl Carlson, white shirt back to camera . Another club member Bud DuVall seated on the ground. FYI, the Bandini was in prime coat and I numbered it with the 45. I'm not sure but this may have been the Chicago region drivers school and Clair may have taken the pic. Thanks for keeping the memories alive.

Mel Wagner

Mel, we have made those corrections and thank you very much for your comments.

A photo of LeMay taken at Marlboro Raceway in the mid-1960s by David Seielstad.

Peter

You know I love your publication. However I must take exception to the following statement in the August 1 issue: "After too many tragic accidents killed road racing on public venues, the SCCA turned to major General Curtis LeMay, who although an ardent right wing militant was also a sports car fan." The aspersion on LeMay does not add to the story and in my opinion is completely inappropriate

Michael Bradley

Michael,
Thank you for your comments. If someone had sent me that copy I would have edited or deleted the phrase. Certainly a description of who and what LeMay was is relevant, but my use of the rather strong adjectives may have led some to think that General LeMay was in the same league as Timothy McVie. He was not. (Ed.)

The 507 Fiat of 1926 must be a rare bird in any country. Can readers help?

Dear Veloce Today,

This isn't so much a news story as a cry for help. I'm trying to rebuild a 1927 Fiat 507 here in the UK and it appears my battered and bodyless rolling chassis may be the only 507 in the country.

Amazingly, an English language 'use and maintenance' manual for the 507 came with the car, without which, the job would be much harder, but I'd love to know if any 507s survive in original or modified form in the US or elsewhere.

The 507 was a modernised 505, itself an enlarged version of the hugely successful 501. My car has a 10-foot wheelbase and a Ricardo cylinder head on the 2.3-litre sidelave unit, with a huge torque tube to a substantial back axle. I'm missing a braked front axle and much bodywork, but I'm hoping to rebuild the car as a light tourer.

The previous owner, who had stored the car in component form in a barn for 15 years, said he was told it had been imported from Argentina. Wherever it\'s from, it's had a tough life - the frame, engine mounts and numerous other areas have been cracked and repaired. Any contact on this family of Fiats is welcome, either by phone or email. Pictures available.
(send help to contact@velocetoday.com)

Best regards,
Nigel Boothman
Edinburgh Scotland