Story and Photography by the Staff of the 24 Hours of Lemons
As recovering auto journalists, the 24 Hours of Lemons staff appreciates a good pun. And they especially appreciate a good pun when it comes in the form of the OREO Speedwagon. And if parsing that kind of wit seems a bit strenuous&n…
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Oreo Speedwagon may be one of the best automotive name puns of all time.
Disappointed in distributor placement if they're using bbc valve covers.
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3/31/20 10:21 a.m.
Dist correct...it's front wheel drive, engine rotated 180 degree!
Just like a Maserati Citroen with the backwards Maserati V6
I've seen this car up close at the races and it is very well done theme each time they come to race in Lemons. They would have won IOE their first time out but for the '48 Plymouth of Bad Decisions Racing showing up to that race as well. How can you not award an IOE to a car and engine designed back in the '30's!
First I marveled at the detail of the Oreo...then I saw the Rat Fink