1957 Townsend Typhoon Mk 2
The "Purple People Eater" well known Southwest (USA)
road racing and drag racer.
- one of a series of race cars built by Frank Townsend
- Successfully raced in SCCA B / modified during the late
'50's
- custom tubular frame based on Kurtis designs
- style reminiscent of Ferrari 1957 Testa Rossa with
performance to match or surpass
Some background: