1978 Dowker/Soltow Roadster Sprint Car
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Serial Number: USAC #2517 Condition: excellent Price: $27,500 USD Location: Michigan, USA |
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DescriptionThis car was restored from top to bottom in 1995 by Bunge Racing. The car is complete as raced missing only the Titanium nerf bars which were stolen while being plated during restoration, they have been replaced with tube Chromoly bars. |
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This very historic car is being offered for sale or certain trades considered. The car holds many track records and ran second to Rick Vogler in 1980 for the Championship. It has been on display at the National Sprint Car Museum, Knoxville Iowa, the Race Car Museum, Bedford Indiana, and the Vehicle Museum, Volo Illinois.
The car was restored about 6 yrs. ago using original parts and now needs minor cosmetics to make it show perfect once again.
The car is now on display in the Detroit area and can be viewed with an appointment as it is in private corporate headquarters.
there were twelve of these built and this was the only one using titanium parts by "Jet Engineering", all of the documentation verifying authenticity this fact will be forwarded to new owner upon sale of the vehicle.
The engine is the original 355 C.I. Titanium Chevy sitting 8" off center of the car. The car weighed in at 1420 lbs. when running, most of the original parts remain.
Documentation of authenticity and track records can be faxed upon request to interested parties.
