Equipment
312 350hp, Hilborn fuel injection, headers, Jaguar 4 speed, Halibrand quick change axle center section, kidney bean centerlock wheels, drivers head fairing, hard passengers seat tonneau cover, wraparound Plexi windshield. One of two built by Pete DePaolo for Ford for flying mile runs at Dayto Beach. Origilly supercharged and reported to have turned in a 200mph time driven by Chuck Daigh before blowing its Y block. Rebuilt without the blower and raced at New Smyr Beach by Marvin Panch, finishing second to Carroll Shelby in a 4.9 litre Ferrari. Eventually restored in the late 90s. Thoroughly documented. Better than new.
Market commentary
Heres a car that will be welcomed anywhere, despite its meagre racing history, just on the strength of its looks and rarity. Successful racing T birds are about as common as hens teeth, and there is plenty of value in this price.