Bill and Jack Hooper built their 500 during 1947 and continued to improve the design through competing in '48 and '49, including a switch from Triumph TT to JAP power and revised steering. They were also instrumental in inspiring Ron Taurenac to build his first car, the RALT.

An article from Australian Motor Sport published in January 1950.

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