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1955 LeGene Sports Special Roadster
United States • 30 Sept 2024
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This is a 1955 LeGene Sports Special Roadster, one of only six built, with a modified 1940s Ford frame and a 239ci Mercury flathead V8 engine. It underwent a refurbishment in 2009-2010 and has a unique history, including appearances at Concours d'Elegance events and on AmeriCarna.
Condition
7
The car has been refurbished, featuring refinished bodywork and redone upholstery. Although the speedometer and odometer are not functional, and the true mileage is unknown, the overall presentation suggests it has been well-maintained since its refurbishment.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5505316
Odometer:
9,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 239ci Mercury Flathead V8 Offenhauser Aluminum Cylinder Heads Twin Downdraft Carburetors Three-Speed Manual Transmission Modified 1940s Ford Frame Fiberglass Bodywork Maroon Paint Black & Maroon Leather Upholstery Powder-Coated 16" Wire Wheels Hydraulic Drum Brakes Refurbished 2009-2010 This 1955 LeGene roadster is one of six sport specials built by Lee and Gene Dodson in San Bernardino, California, in the 1950s and was purchased in 2008 by Forgotten Fiberglass owners Geoff Hacker and Rick D’Louhy as an unidentified rolling project.
A year later the car was trailered to Florida, where it underwent a refurbishment before appearing at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance as a “Mysterion” roadster still without identity.
It later won two awards at the 2014 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance before appearing on a 2015 episode of , which led to the discovery of its origins.
Featuring fiberglass bodywork riding on a modified 1940s Ford frame, the car is powered by a 239ci Mercury f...
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