1968 "The First '9' To Get The BO29"
The #'s are correct
Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin received '2' of the Original
1968 'BO29' Barracuda Race Hemi cars.
BO29 M8B 299110 ....... The #1.... 'BO29'
BO29 M8B 299136 ....... The #37.. 'BO29'
The Factory 'sweetheart deal' that Sox & Martin Team had
with Plymouth.
The Team were 'salaried' employees of the Chrysler Racing Division.
Part of the deal, was that Sox & Martin received their '2' BO29
Barracuda Super Stock cars for $1.00.
Also, was a Dodge Truck {Car Transporter} and Trailer.
Added in, was complete factory backing with;
* Information from {Research and Development}
* Parts
* Back-up engines and transmissions
* Replacement components
* All expenses related to Racing.
* Advertising and Marketing
* Shop Car {1968 Barracuda 340-S}
The Team also received in 1968;
* 1968 Road Runner '426 Hemi' {4-Speed}
* 1968 GTX '426 Hemi' {4-Speed}
* 1968 GTX '440' {4-Speed}
The 'gig' was that Sox & Martin were billed as 'GTX Specialists' and performed Super Car Clinics under the 'GTX Super Car Clinic'
banner.