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Mechanical miracles
Will the pointy-nosed speedster break the record? The Rocketeers used an old Robin Reliant, components from a Metro and not one, but two engines. Meanwhile, the Brum Brums kept their design simple. They salvaged a V6 engine, rear axle, front axle and a small turbo from a Peugeot 405.

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