Now here is a real American Hot Rod. It’s one of the greatest “Ford T-Buckets” to ever thunder around a corner. The 1924 “Bucket” got into Duffy’s hands from one Jay Chamberlain, a noted Lotus sports car driver and dealer, who got the parts from Emil Diedt. It was originally intended for short-track racing in 1950. Duffy put all the parts together, and they spelled “Eliminator” car number 184. The number 184 was to honor his Air Force Company Number. So was born what would become a true Legend, at least in Brock Yates’ mind.
Story and photos by Allen R. Kuhn
You might wonder why we {Pete} chose this particular image to lead off the Drivers Section of my Paramount Ranch report? Duffy (Frank) Livingstone has his own legacy with motorized vehicles, being the Godfather to the “Go Kart.” I would like to start this out by paying tribute to someone who is on everyone’s favorite list, Brock “Cannonball” Yates. Brock had a special affinity for Livingstone’s creation called the “Eliminator.” RIP Brock.