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Paddock scene, Car Number 53, an Abarth 205, (H.H. Johnson, driver), coachwork by Vignale and powered by a two stroke, four cylinder McCulloch aircraft engine, 2T19904 (registration), Car Number 165, a SIATA 208S, (Ernie McAfee, driver).

Torrey Pines Road Races

  • Title Torrey Pines Road Races
  • Source Robert Canaan Photograph Collection  
  • Description Paddock scene, Car Number 53, an Abarth 205, (H.H. Johnson, driver), coachwork by Vignale and powered by a two stroke, four cylinder McCulloch aircraft engine, 2T19904 (registration), Car Number 165, a SIATA 208S, (Ernie McAfee, driver).
  • Years 1954  
  • Date 1954-07-04
  • Photographer Robert E. Canaan  
  • City La Jolla  
  • State California  
  • Country United States  
  • Marque Abarth   Siata  
  • Model Abarth 205   Siata 208S  
  • Engine Type McCulloch F4, FIAT V8  
  • Group/Class FM  
  • Vehicle Markings Car Number 53, California 2T19904 (rear registration plate), Car Number 165
  • Venue Torrey Pines  
  • Entrant H. H. Johnson   Ernie McAfee   Torrey Pines Road Races  
  • Race Data H. H. Johnson driving Car Number 53, an Abarth 205, finish unknown (UNK) in the race. Ernie McAfee driving Car Number 165, a SIATA 208S, finish unknown (UNK) in the race.
  • Identifier 2012-009CANA-b1_1.20_0024
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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