Owen_Dyneto wrote:
.......The block casting was different; the manifolds were bolted onto 45 degree faces (as in later standard engines) for larger ports and better breathing. The exhaust manifold was in a straight line rearwards (no heat box connection to the inlet) and finned;
.......The carburetor was a unique Detroit Lubrication dual throat updraft, a very rare item today, I believe a recent reproduction of them goes for about $5000. There was also a muffler cutout
.......Many Speedsters came with a factory-mounted tachometer
.......I believe they still have one of the 4 Panther Daytonas .....