Monday, January 22, 2024

Anzac

Anzac was designed by Donald Harkness (engineer & racing car driver) in 1928 and built by D.J. Harkness & Hillier Engineering Works, in Five Docks, Sydney, New South Wales. Norm "Wizard" Smith drove the car and attempted to set a land speed record but failed. Also see Overland post.

Anzac at Five Docks, Sydney

Anzac at the beach

Norm "Wizard" Smith & D.J. Harkness & with floral-shaped Anzac

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