Dave, fantastic hearing it, is it were, from the horses mouth. Lots of myths abound around Cox engines history. Keep sharing the facts!

A bit OT, (there were probably lots of guys amed Dave at Cox). Some years ago I got a throttled Bee off the bay from a guy also named Dave (I am sure his last name started with an L) It was a rather bland description as an R/C 049. Photo was fuzzy. I got it for $12 and was flabbergasted to find that it was an obviously custom fitted Bee with a throttle sleeve and in perfect condition. Contacted the seller and found out that he had worked for Cox and had been responsible for assembling the engines that were used in Cox’s exhibits at Disneyland and the Mall parking lots of that era. It’s now one of my prized 049’s. Wish I could remember the guy’s last name.
Al