Bill Burke

[fog cutter]

let's remember someone who gave the sport so much:  http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2015/12/04/bill-burke-hot-rod-pioneer-passes-away-at-97/

[scummy]

Is this the same bill burke who helped ford australia make the fastest four door production car , the gtho ? And in appreciation they painted one black with real gold flakes ?

Edited December 5, 2015 by scummy

[Ace-Garageguy]

Is this the same bill burke who helped ford australia make the fastest four door production car , the gtho ? And in appreciation they painted one black with real gold flakes ?

Pretty sure the guy you're talking about is Bill Bourke. 

http://www.garageofawesome.com.au/index.php/goa-rants/general-awesome/65-freaks-ford-xw-falcon-gt-428-cobrajet-bill-bourke-special

PS. Nice of you to remember Burke here, Mr. cutter. 

Edited December 5, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[scummy]

Biante brought out a 1/16 diecast of this car . RIP Billie .