1970’s IndyCar Halibrand transaxle/Rear End MAGNESIUM RARE Fred Gerhardt Racing

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(WILL TRADE FOR pre shovel head Harley Parts-no AMF as we are not into going to the bowling alley with momma-choppa’s 883 sportster Thank you)
ATTENTION—-> this is only the beginning of some amazing and rare race car parts. multiple listings coming in the next week.
From Indy 500 racing during the 1970s-1980s
Could be from a back up car or extra parts.
No actual signs of use possibly mounted and removed.
I don’t see wear and tear or race use.
From a crew chief/race car mechanics estate, you will be purchasing from his family friend and local racing historian.
RARE AS IT GETS BOYS AND GIRLS!
More Indy parts coming!
Indy Car halibrand quick change rear end/transaxle.
Previously owned by Fred Gerhardt a local Fresno IndyCar mechanic and parts engineer.
Gearhart was crew chief and mechanic for 2 time Indy 500 winning Bill Vukovich.
So this transaxle is made out of magnesium & has been previously used but I don’t see any signs of damage.
This is an extremely rare race car part if you know any more information than me please tell me.
Thank you.
GERHARDT, FRED
AUTO RACING
Fred Gerhardt was famous as an engineer and builder of racing automobiles in the world. A native of Fresno, Fred knew what he wanted to do at fifteen when he first became interested in how automobile engines worked. Fred’s fascination with cars developed specifically in relation to creating horsepower and increasing speed. Working in the family garage, he entered his first race with a souped-up Chevy on a dirt track in Newman, California. Duane Carter, who would go on to become a nationally known driver and veteran of eleven starts in the Indianapolis 500, was behind the wheel.
William John Vukovich Sr. (/ˈvjuːkəvɪtʃ/; December 13, 1918 – May 30, 1955) was an American automobile racing driver. He won the 1953 and 1954 Indianapolis 500 plus two more American Automobile Association National Championship races. Several drivers of his generation have referred to Vukovich as the greatest ever in American motorsport.[1]