The fiberglass special that did best at Santa Barbara was the Glasspar G2 driven by Bill Pollack.
This car had been built up by two army mates, Ed Martindale and Ted Mangos who formed their company known as Maneco starting out in Canoga Park, CA. in less than ideal condition !
(Seen using the oil heater.)
"Ted lived with me at my parent’s farm in Canoga Park, California. We fixed up an old barn on our property, poured cement for a floor (editor’s note: no dirt floor here gang) and built our first frame. We did have a primitive oil heater in barn, though. Oil dripped on a pan, and the fire burned warm. Good enough to start a business!”
Known as a plastic power house with a Mecury-Ardun engine, they built a fine race car.
I have to admit not knowing much about the Ardun cylinder conversion so I am sharing two sites I found interesting.
https://www.museumofamericanspeed.co...onversion.html
http://www.ardun.com/ardun_histrory.htm
(Ken H)
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