Did you see in the summary about the original article its mentioned that the car was driven through mountains and a torrential rainstorm? That would explain the condition.
That's second one looks different than the test car.
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Maybe your buddy John will know. In the mean time keep hunting photos.
Doesn't even look like a wire can be run to the inside holder. ???
I like the part number hand written on the engine bracket.