that's the first time I've seen a speedometer with a sign painted over it... images from http://thegarageblog.com/garage/barn-find-ranchero-bonneville-racer-heading-to-museum/
I didn't know that Lattin was collecting land speed racers, or that his shop is in Pomona, while his collection is in Encinitas. I've wanted to see that collection for a while. Not going to happen is my best guess, but he brings some of his cars to a variety of shows http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search?q=lattin
This was my Ranchero. My real name is Gregory Gillette. Monty Wolf is the name I use on radio. I just came across this. My father, Elmo Gillette, and I ran it at Bonneville and El Mirage Dry Lake in the 1970s, setting several records at both venues. Around 1976, we became partners with Jim Lattin, who own the world famous Redhead Streamliner, which was my ride into the 200 MPH Club. I did not sell "The Blue Blade" to Jim; I gave it to him for the museum. Jim passed away a couple of years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat it was sold to Kim was the info on the source information when it was a viable website. That site is not working any more. But wow, donating your Ranchero to a museum is very cool! I hope the Lattin family opens to museum to the public, I've seen a lot of their vehicles at car events for the past 18 years, but the stuff in the museum must be incredible too! The rest of the posts on Jim Lattin and his vehicles are at https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search?q=lattin
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