Vehicle Details
- Dealer
- Canepa
- Location
- Scotts Valley, California, United States
- Mileage
- -
- Transmission
- 4 SPEED MANUAL
- Exterior color
- BLUE
Overview
Introduction
The 1968 Ford Torino NASCAR is a highly significant piece of motorsport history, having been driven by the legendary David Pearson during his 1968 championship season. Built and campaigned by the renowned Holman Moody team, this car played a pivotal role in Pearson's success that year, with 16 wins and 36 top-five finishes.
Racing History and Provenance
David Pearson's impressive 1968 season with the Torino included wins at iconic racetracks such as Darlington, Charlotte, and Bristol. After the season, the car was sold to Wendell Scott, one of the first African-American drivers in NASCAR, for $1, as per Ford's instructions to Holman-Moody. It wasn't until more than three decades later that Pearson was reunited with his championship car, which had been meticulously restored by Steve Gantz to its original as-raced specification.
Restoration and Modern History
The restoration of the Torino was done with accurate attention to detail, returning the car to its 1968 championship-winning condition. The dashboard was even signed by David Pearson and team members from Holman-Moody upon completion. After being reunited with the car, Pearson took it to numerous NASCAR races and historic displays before deciding to sell it in 2007. The car then underwent an intensive examination and preparation for historic racing by Bruce Canepa, emerging as a formidable vintage track car.
Availability and Significance
Now available for purchase, this 1968 Ford Torino NASCAR is an extraordinary piece of motorsport history, offering a unique combination of museum-quality heritage and capable performance on the track. As a prime candidate for a museum-level collector car, it celebrates David Pearson's illustrious career and provides a rare opportunity to own a significant part of NASCAR history.
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