Historic Print #16: City of Pasadena Streamliner at El Mirage (1949)
We see Marvin Lee’s “City of Pasadena” at El Mirage in September 1949 getting the once-over from some S.C.T.A. inspectors. The Class B Streamliner was fitted with a 1947 Chevrolet inline-6 displacing 247” that was fitted with a Wayne cylinder head and intake manifold. The car ran 154.63 mph to take a first in class. At the end of the year, the team ended up fourth in the season championship. It was rebuilt into a real streamliner for Speedweek in 1950 with a body shape just like an aircraft wing. After a shakedown run at 195.652 mph, run 2 was a disaster as the car took off at 210 mph plus and had a bad landing.
©2019AHRF/16L & 16S/Steve Memishian Collection.
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These museum-quality posters from AHRF are vivid prints made on thick and durable matte paper. A statement in any room, these puppies are just the accent your room, office, or auto shop needs.
©2019AHRF/16L & 16S/Steve Memishian Collection.
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These museum-quality posters from AHRF are vivid prints made on thick and durable matte paper. A statement in any room, these puppies are just the accent your room, office, or auto shop needs.