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Old 08-22-2012, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CowtownCobra View Post
Just wondering why do they keep calling this an "American car". The chassis (as I understand it) was fabricated in England, sold to John Wyer (an Englishman), OK the engine is from the US. It spent most of its glory years in Europe. Just curious....
Dave......might be due more for publicity reasons rather than technical, i.e., use of Ford brand, Dan Gurney, Steve McQueen, etc., just a guess
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