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Originally Posted by wmws
Brent, I think Henry may have been stretching truth in advertising a bit, but as I remember they did run a Model A from I think it was LA to Phoenix and averaged 60 MPH. As an ex motorcycle road racer I know that even racing engines run near there maximum RPM for long periods tend to blow eventually. We used to rebuild the bottom end and check over everything at least every 500 miles of racing.
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Here we go again.
Folks often choose to believe opinions over facts which generally leads to confusion.
So exactly what is the fastest speed 'one needs to drive to average 60 mph? How long does it take to drive from LA to Phoenix?? Did the A engine require rebuilding upon arrival in Phoenix???
Believe what you like but most rational people would agree that if you can drive from LA to Phoenix at an average speed of 60 mph in a Model-A, then Ford's claim of driving 60 mph for extended periods would NOT be stretching the truth!
