Beach 5B Vees

[HVR67]

Does anyone know if there are any other Beach 5B Vees still around? Gene Beach built somewhere between 125-130 5Bs and shipped about half of them overseas. That leaves about 60 or so 5Bs still here in the States. I've never seen another 5B besides mine and just wanted to check with the group to see if anyone has knowledge of another 5B. I find it hard to believe that I'm running a "rare" formula vee since so many were built.

Any info would be appreciated.

Greg Heuer

[Dietmar]

I believe there is one in Bakersfield that runs with VARA

E-mail me and I can give you some contact info.

Dietmar

[tppj]

My dad raced one in 1970, and then sold it to buy a Zink. Ours was purchased from Dick Reitz in St. Paul, MN. We raced in in the upper midwest. About 12 to 15 years ago, we heard from Hugh Kleinpeter (Royale Cars USA). He had the car and was restoring it. We sent him some info and photos. The car turned out very well; it was a work of art. As far as I know, Hugh passed away in 2002. I don't know where the car is now, but I'm sure it's around.

Tom