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Old 11-12-2011, 04:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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There are a few views of the Poteet/Main 'Speed Demon' boat-tail a car....................
Your partial photos made me curious. Found this webpage with an image and a video. I don't know what kind of engine that is, but it sounds sort of like a P-51 Mustang, and I bet faster.

Poteet and Main Speed Demon Streamliner 435mph Run! Enough Said! | Automotive Addicts


With that wheel layout/arrangement, I think this is more like a motorcycle than a car - just say'n.

Looks like a crash landed jet fighter.

Bang Shift : Event Coverage : Land Speed Races : Poteet and Main Speed Demon Streamliner runs 387 at Bonneville Speedweek 2009


EDIT: found more information.....................
Mopar Magazine | Four Mopar® Cylinders = 400 MPH?

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“The mighty 4-cylinder begins with an 8.40-inch-deck-height Mopar A4 aluminum Midget race block.
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