Shno's House of Z

[OldScoolCamaro]

....no, Mr. Hendrick bought the set, the bidding stopped at 1 Mil, then the sale was completed after the fact. Snake said he always wanted them to go to Rick because of his heritage museum. The sale amount was not disclosed publicaly.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

....no, Mr. Hendrick bought the set, the bidding stopped at 1 Mil, then the sale was completed after the fact. Snake said he always wanted them to go to Rick because of his heritage museum. The sale amount was not disclosed publicaly.

It was much less than Don expected I'm sure. He had tears in his eyes as Jackson was consoling him after the sale. Should have went for $4-5 M.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Anyone catch what Strickler's World Championship-winning '68 sold for, and to whom? I was shovelling snow...

It was "on consignment" @ RKM in Charlotte, awhile ago, for $459...

It did sell $253K.
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Racing legend, Dave Strickler, campaigned this Jenkin's prepared Z/28 Camaro and dominated the ranks of NHRA Super Stock racing during the 1968 season. During the summer of '68, Strickler racked up several wins and runner-up titles at various NHRA Super Stock meets throughout the country. On Sunday, October 6, 1968, Dave drove to a decisive victory over a stellar field of Super Stocks at the NHRA Super Stock All-Star Meet held at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. Strickler then went on to capture and win the 1968 Super Stock World Championship title in Tulsa, OK on October 20, 1968. This was the most prestigious NHRA drag racing event to win. During the 1968 season, "The Old Reliable" Z/28 ran elapsed times of 11.70s at 116mph keeping up with many Super Stock 396 Camaros. This was a stock Z/28 intake manifold and carburetor, stock hood, Stahl headers, 5.38 gears and 9" slicks. This "Old Reliable" Z/28 was featured in over 30 automotive publications during 1968 and 1969 making it the most famous Z/28 Camaro in race car history. Champion Spark Plugs and Hooker Headers, two original sponsors, featured this car in their 1968 national advertising, placing ads in virtually all major automotive publications. Thousands of Camaro enthusiasts throughout the country were influenced by this "World Class" Camaro. The Dave Strickler legacy speaks for itself. 16 National Class Championships, 41 National and World records, and a World Championship title. In March of 1993, Jerry MacNeish located and purchased Dave Strickler's Old Reliable Z/28 race car. The Strickler family had kept documentation with the vehicle's VIN. In the summer of 1993, the detailed restoration began. Many of the original racing components were found and reinstalled. Appearance wise, Old Reliable looks exactly like it did during the summer of 1968. All original decals were found and the lettering was duplicated from original photos supplied by the Strickler family. In the summer of 1994, Old Reliable made its debut at Super Chevy Weekend held at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA. Strickler's Camaro is still equipped with an original balanced and blue printed 302cid engine. In 1998, Old Reliable ran consistent elapsed times in the 11.20s at over 119.00mph (and that's without a crossram).

[OldScoolCamaro]

...yes, Snakes ride was authentic, and came with a spare motor and tranny,...so were the haulers...Mongoose was a repro....what history. BTW they just interviewed Sterling Moss sitting in a gull wing Mercedes soon to auctioned. This days auction has been epic.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

...yes, Snakes ride was authentic, and came with a spare motor and tranny,...so were the haulers...Mongoose was a repro....what history. BTW they just interviewed Sterling Moss sitting in a gull wing Mercedes soon to auctioned. This days auction has been epic.

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

It did sell $253K.

GRAND THEFT AUTO # Z/28!

And the Sox & Martin '68 Hemi Cuda was a steal @ $185...another well-bought Hendrick classic.

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

...yes, Snakes ride was authentic, and came with a spare motor and tranny,...so were the haulers...Mongoose was a repro....what history. .

Tom Yeager is now restoring "Dandy" Dick Landy's near-identical Dodge hauler.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

GRAND THEFT AUTO # Z/28!

I know. After the money the racing Corvette got I'm surprised at this and the Snake and Mongoose.

[LOWDOWN]

Drag Racing getting no love...

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

The same guy, Tom Yeager, who restored these two haulers is now restoring "Dandy" Dick Landy's near-identical Dodge hauler as well.

...another piece of Americana history....who could forget those legendary names and their impact on us, and how they brought us to the present..

[OldScoolCamaro]

...the guy who just bought that '55 MB 300 SL gull wing with Sterling Moss sitting in it for 1.9 Mil looked happy, not sure his wife was as joyfull looking..just sayin....what a nice ride that was.

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

...the guy who just bought that '55 MB 300 SL gull wing with Sterling Moss sitting in it for 1.9 Mil looked happy, not sure his wife was as joyfull looking..just sayin....what a nice ride that was.

Funny I thought the same thing.

[LOWDOWN]

He'll take her to the Prada store, let her spend a bundle, and all will be well...

[PYROLYSIS]

Our distinguished guest is supposed to auction around 830. I would love to see it crack a million. I hope the fire gods are nice to me and I don't miss it crossing the block. Not sure if my DVR has enough room.