Near me is an Island in Lake Erie, South Bass Island, that is were Admiral Perry defeated the British in 1812. In the 50's they ran small-bore car races in the streets. They now hold vintage car races at the airport, a buddy of mine raced there this past week and did well.
At any rate, there is a book out on the races held in the '50's and in it an interview of a "reporter" that drove from California to Ohio to cover the races one year - yes really! And he bought the car (a Nardi Fiat 600 - again really!) from a salesman at North Hollywood Motors - KEN MILES! Here is the portion regarding the "test drive" given by Miles...
I'm sure none of you will be surprised ;-)