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2 unusual facts about Alex Xydias


Alex Xydias

In 1946, immediately after Xydias was discharged from the United States Army Air Corps, he opened the So-Cal Speed Shop in Burbank, one of the first hot rod shops in Southern California.

Xydias

Alex Xydias, the first person to break the 200 mph barrier with his Hot Rod So-cal-Streamliner.


So-Cal Speed Shop

Founder Alex Xydias opened the shop on Olive Avenue in Burbank, California on March 3, 1946, the same day he was discharged from the Army Air Force.


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