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Does anyone have access to the production numbers for 1965? We are looking for the number of 1965 Plymouth Valient Signets made with the 273 Commando Hi-Po V8. Anyone know that number by any chance? Dan

If you have ever wanted to go Land Speed racing at Bonneville, El Mirage, Loring, Ohio this might be of interest to you. The World Famous Burke Bros 1963 Avanti is For Sale. This car is a proven performer with over 20 records set over the 49 years it has been raced. Raced the last two years...

It appears that my cancer is back big time. Ct scan showed a large mass at the right base of my tongue. Biopsy today and it looked like the last four times. Doctor told me not to jump to conclusions but once he realized that this is my fourth rodeo we admitted that it did indeed look like...

Cuda Chick, I like your offer. :blob: I am sure the headers will need to be coated to prevent salt destruction. Of course anything else that will come in contact with the salt will need to be coated. I like the idea of raffling off your certificate so I'm on board and let the bidding...

You guys don't know the half of it. I raced with and against Big Willie and friends. There were some high dollar races that I witnessed. One against one of BW's friends digger and a certain Barracuda I was connected with. LA river and I had never seen so much money change hands. Those were the...

OK, here's the deal. The softest records (easiest to set a new one) are in the "E" engine classes. So since we all know that the best breathing engine in the world is a Hemi and they respond well to both boosting and fuel let me suggest a plan. Does someone out there have an early Hemi that...

Many of you here followed my journey to Bonneville the last two years. For those who didn't I have been entrusted with the care of this World Famous Land Speed record holder: The owner of the car lent it to me to help me in my fight with cancer and to check off an item on my Bucket List hence...

Going to date myself a little here. Back in 1971 I was driving a 63 Polara with a Bonneville prepped 361 roller engine. Fenderwell exit Hookers and all. 2.76 gears and a TFlite. Driving down the 101 South from Thousand Oaks going through Agoura. I was late for a date in Sunland and moving fast...

Here's my current ride: Bonneville record holder 252 mph one way, 239.208 two way average C/CBFALT El Mirage dual record holder Got a video of a run last year somewhere. I'll look for it. Dan

1961 Dodge Lancer 170. Freshly rebuilt 225 slant six. Automatic with push buttons. Power Steering. Needs body work, some interior work. Runs great and can be driven anywhere. Arroyo Grande, California. Asking $4000 or trade for 944 Porsche.

In California one 1962 Dodge Lancer. Red and White exterior and red interior. Rebuilt Slant Six 225 with new pistons, rings, reground crank and new bearings, new cam and lifters, new oil pump ect. Runs excellent. Push button Auto. Rear differential was replaced due to bearing failure with 1965...

Hey Everyone, Things have changed. The Studebaker engine I was planning on using is not looking stout right now so here's a chance for a Mopar guy to have some fun and make history. This Avanti is set up for a Blown and injected early Hemi. But since the engine is 25% set back and the engine...

Just a quick note. Today is Christmas Eve. I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas! I already got my gift. I'm still alive and going racing in 2010. I am picking up the Burke Avanti next Thursday. I will post some pics next weekend for your enjoyment. Also I will share the incredible history...

Hey Everyone, You can now follow the Bucket List Dream bonneville project on the following forum site: Land Speed Racing 2010 I have included pictures of the Avanti that I will be racing and I will give you regular updates so that you can follow the build. hope this inspires you to keep the...

Hello Mopar Fanatics, Don't go all crazy on me but I have secured my ride for Bonneville 2010. While it was last powered by an Early Hemi (392) it will for this race anyway revert to it's original 304 cubic inch Studebaker Avanti engine with a Paxton blower. Here are some pics. This car...