Speak also to Club Chairman Roy Smart - He employed John Dodds many years ago and has more than a few stories to tell.
Mostly amusing, a 'likeable rogue' I heard someone say.
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One thing though, I was once told this car had a Spitfire Type engine but not a Merlin, I was told it was a Meteor V12, A tank engine in fact, but who's to know for sure...
Another Merlin powered car was the 'Sandean Spitfire' - follow
THIS LINK for more details - Very interesting.