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Popeye10/3/2010
 

 

Hi

 

I have found a picture of my grandfather's cousin on your website and wondered how I might go about getting a copy from you.

 

The photo is captioned:

 

"One of the first midgets built in New Zealand,"Popeye" was powered by a Harley Davidson engine.
This car was built about 1935 and never actually raced.
Driving in this shot is Alf Mattson the first New Zealand Solo champion and motorcycle road racing legend."

 many grateful thanks

Tony Mattson

Hello Tony,

Sorry for the late reply.

I have also Cc this message to Gordon McIsaac who will be in touch about the picture

 Regards,

Warwick McKenzie

 

 
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