Hi Kerry,
Perry B. Fina was a big car dealer in New York in the early 1950s. He also
had a few Fina Sports built, which were Vignale bodied-sports cars with
Cadillac or Chrysler engines. Good luck - please post back to the list what
you find out!
Thanks,
Harold Pace
In a message dated 10/24/01 9:43:53 PM, racecar@baltimoreknife.com writes:
<< While searching for more info on my LeaF special several names have come up
of persons who would have knowledge of my car.
Dr. Ryan (know as Doc Ryan to most), original owner the car was built for
James Pauley, racer in the 1949 and 1950 watkins glen GP. 1949 in his 49'
14hp Leaf winning class "C" and in a borrowed Nardi-Danese (alfa) in 1950
winning class "D"
Pauley is known to have been a friend of Doc Ryan and Oscar Koveleski
believes he must have been involved.
Perry B. Fina Owner of the 48' Nardi-Danese
I believe we have narrowed the car to LeaF Chassis # 3404 14hp. Sports but
cannot be sure as of yet. If you know of any LeaF engined cars please let me
know. Doc Ryan is known to have had a MG TC running a LeaF engine as early
as 1953. I believe this car was last know to be in North East PA, USA in the
early 60's and was Pale Blue
Ring any bells? any info would help
Kerry Stagmer
Baltimore Knife and Sword Company
The Oella Mill- 840 Oella Avenue
Ellicott CIty, MD 21043
410-366-2800 www.baltimoreknife.com
Handcrafted knives, swords, armour, & Jewelry in Viking to 17th Century
styles...
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