1963 R2 Lark "The Whistler"

[asesolen]

I wonder if any staff from Ray Tanner Motors from 'back in the day' would also like to see their former Crown Jewel on display at MCACN!!

Craig

Hi Craig, we've visited Chris Tanner on multiple occasions, given him copies of J.R. Bloom Whistler pictures and keep him up to date on progress. He even asked for multiple copies of the picture below to distribute among family members. Ray Tanner with the World Championship trophy...WOW!
We too hoped that Chris or another family member would be able to make it to MCACN but no takers at this point. After the car has logos painted at MCACN we plan on inviting Chris and family to local club events.

[StudeRich]

/Cut/I know the 6.70x15 Firestone 500s were not used at the track on the rear, so I wonder what they switch over to.

I think your Clue may be right there on the 1/4 Window Decal: "Bill Moxley", I believe :Racing Slicks.

The Winter Nationals Pomana, CA 1965? Winner Gordon Williams in his 1963 Lark Standard R2, H.D. Flight-O-Matic, 2 door Sedan in "Super Red", always ran the Southern Calif. Standard: Casler Racing Slicks.

[asesolen]

A bit of info about Bill Moxley

[studejohn]

Ready for CHICAGO! Redneck trailer built- leaving AZ in less than a week!

[2R5]

Wear your long underwear

[BobPalma]

YOU GUYS BE CAREFUL!

There are many people anticipating The Whistler's arrival and appearance. BP

[Buzzard]

John,
After meeting you at Chuck's, I am so pleased to see you keeping the Studebaker flame alive and well. Maybe you should go into the trailer manufacturing business! Well done! Have a safe trip.
Bill

[asesolen]

Thanks to the help of Lorilee, Jimmy Parise and Keith Graham the car was safely stowed away in John's specially built trailer yesterday.
This morning is the beginning of our Grand Studebake Adventure to the MCACN!

[tsenecal]

Great job on the car, and Safe travels.

[studejohn]

Alls good on the road clear clean weather. The Whistlers safe and sound Down for the night

[70Avanti2]

What is your route?

[studejohn]

Currently in Santa Rosa New Mexico Coming across I 40. Thanks for asking.

[70Avanti2]

Any Ideal when you would roll thru Memphis / W Memphis?

[SScopelli]

A quick stop in Shamrock Texas..


Cant help but take a scenic trip on Route 66..

[asesolen]

Any Ideal when you would roll thru Memphis / W Memphis?

Looks like Shamrock TX was a bit north of Memphis TX... but you must have meant TN.
Now we're headed thru Oklahoma then Missouri to Illinois.