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Laurence Deutsch
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- Helendale, CA
- United States
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Laurence Deutsch left a comment for Pete Banchoff"Pete; My cousin bought a midget in the late '50's with a Barker. He raced it and blew up the engine so began collecting parts and wound up with 5 of the 6 built. When he died several year ago I purchased the lot. I knew about the Barker…"
Pete Banchoff left a comment for Laurence Deutsch"Laurence, where in the world did you find 5 Barker engines??!! Do you have any idea how many were built? As an added note, I'll bet Sonny Meyer had some good cars in High School. What an awesome engine builder he was!
Pete"
Pete Banchoff commented on Laurence Deutsch's photo
Barker Side View-Air cleaners.
"Thanks for the information on this engine! I never heard of it before. Do you happen to know who used it and the durability?
Pete"
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- Where did you hear about us?
- from a Racer
- How long have you been a race fan?
- 65 yrs
- Tell us about yourself.
- First midget race at Gilmore when I was 11. Family were friends of Jimmy Bryan and his car owner. Went to high school with Sonny Meyer (Inglewood High). Built up 4 Banger Hot Rod in High school - Drag Racer. Worked for Howard Johanson. Built up modified Chev street racer. Worked on Lakes cars. Presently restoring five Barker Midget engines from the 1950's.
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- At 8:28am on October 30, 2009, Pete Banchoff said…
- Laurence, where in the world did you find 5 Barker engines??!! Do you have any idea how many were built? As an added note, I'll bet Sonny Meyer had some good cars in High School. What an awesome engine builder he was!
Pete
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