Weird Wednesday:
Find the PreWarCar!
(see UPDATEs)

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This vintage hauler set was sent to us by Hugh Nutting from Montana. The pickup is his 1947 Hudson model 178 'Big Boy' 3/4 ton towing a trailer with his LaDarwi. At first glimpse both vehicles are post-war, so where’s the pre-war? Look closer at the trailer. It’s a recreation of those often used by dirt track racers in the 1940s. The main frame rails are from a 1917 REO Speedwagon one-and-a-half-ton chassis salvaged from a hay trailer conversion. Hugh often uses it when going to sports car races. His longest trip was from Colorado to Sun Valley Indiana. And if you’ve never heard of a LaDarwi, don’t be ashamed, although the maker of this fibreglass body has many followers. There used to be a website about it, we couldn’t find it anymore. (photos Hugh Nutting) (RB)

UPDATES: Ben Curtis informs us that details of La Dawri can be found here (click!) and both Hugh Nutting and Kit Foster have found information here (click!).

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