Update...Seems like my brother can't leave well enough alone. In speaking with him recently he's been busy updating 3522r. The investigation into the hot misfire on shut down was as suspected, as a bad valve seat. My plan is to see him again this summer for a visit some time in July...He did send me some photos of a custom car and matching fender covers he had made for him by
www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk...done in lovely British racing green with Lotus emblems and a monogram of his chassis number on the front. With the exchange rate favorable to the pound sterling,it makes sense to bite the bullet for only $250...
On a side note, I am proud to share some family history with all of you. Having been born a war baby in Italy, I was always curious and fascinated of my dad's exploits in WW2...He never much talked about it...and so I spent many hours researching him, after his passing. After the annexation of Poland in 39, he was taken prisoner by the Russians and sent to a labor camp in Siberia at the age of 19...When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, some freed Poles were able to repatriate forming the Polish army, under British command in Iraq.
Serving first in Egypt, then Sicily, the British 8Th army hit the Italian mainland along with with the Polish 2ND corps. He rose in rank, making 2ND lieutenant in just 2 years, but his role during this time was quite exceptional. Seems they needed dispatch riders for critical messaging. I remembering him telling me about all the bikes he had ridden...Matchless, MV Augusta's, Triumph, BSA...even some captured BMW'S. Now, I know where my love for all things on wheels comes from.
But, to stay on point...I made a vow, to visit the military cemetery at Monte Cassino and pay respect to all those brave souls who gave all, so we can enjoy the fruits of liberty. In closing, I would like to add a picture of the medals he earned, along with a hidden Beretta which was stashed away some 70 years ago!
