1951 Postcard Mormon Meteor Considered Greatest Land Speed Record Car In Its Era1951 Postcard Mormon Meteor Considered Greatest Land Speed Record Car In Its Era In search of higher speed records, Jenkins had the Duesenberg Special modified by replacing the Duesenberg engine with a Currtis Conquer aircraft engine. August Duesenberg designed new parts to connect the aircraft engine to the car's drivetrain. Work on the car was supervised by August Duesenberg and done largely by him and by Ab Jenkins' son Marvin. This version of the