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Though not long on the scene, Fageol built some of the most radical Porsche racers ever conceived which, in the words of one observer in the 1950s, \u201cintimidated the SCCA guys.\u201d The comet that was Lou Fageol well deserves our remembrance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? 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