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Old 10-02-2011, 08:19 PM   #3
Special Coupe Frank
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Default Re: Driving Speed

Mr Texas raises a great point, one that I usually bring-up on this subject.

In 1928-31, there weren't many roads in this country that would let you run at 50-60 MPH for any great distance.... perhaps for sprints of a couple miles...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is generally regarded as one of the first "modern" high-speed highways in America... it opened in 1940.

On good (paved) roads, I usually run about 50-55 MPH max with my stock, unrestored 86,000+ mile '28 Special Coupe, or the posted speed limit, which ever is less.
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