Laurence Deutsch
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  • Helendale, CA
  • United States
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Laurence Deutsch was featured
Jul 13, 2010
Laurence Deutsch's 2 photos were featured
Mar 2, 2010
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…"
Oct 30, 2009
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"
Oct 30, 2009
Pete Banchoff and Laurence Deutsch are now friends
Oct 28, 2009
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Oct 28, 2009
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"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"
Oct 28, 2009
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Restoring Barker engine
Oct 27, 2009
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Oct 27, 2009
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Oct 27, 2009
Laurence Deutsch is now a member of OPEN WHEEL RacersReunion
Oct 27, 2009

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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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