It's just like a modern-day Burt Munro story. Dave Alexander has spent almost nine years building a turbo-charged Lakester from his Mangatāwhiri garage.
And In August, the 72-year-old will head to the US to the Bonneville Salt Flats as part of a mission to break the land-speed record.
Dave speaks to Emile about his ambitious goal.
Photo: Dave Alexander
