Paul Sylva Roadster RM Auction | August 2011 Pebble Beach, California Pictures by Lars Mapstead A Hot Rods Online Photo Expose Paul Sylva Roadster Side View 2/22   |      The project was initially begun by Jim Nairn in 1950-1951 and was completed by Paul Sylva, who ran it at the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) Bonneville Nationals in 1952. Typical of successful modified roadsters in that era, and to achieve the lowest possible wind resistance, an original steel 1927 Ford Model T roadster body was channeled over a much-modified, hand-built chassis. Some 360 lightening holes were drilled in the frame to keep weight down. The racing weight was reportedly 1,600 lbs. Return to Hotrodsonline.com Return to Virtual Rod Run Page Paul Sylva Roadster Side View 2/22   |      ©1994-2011 Hotrods Online ® All Rights reserved. No Images or text may be used without prior written authorization.