But the car wouldn’t turn. Jones said he attends the Grand Prix every year. This spectacular engine is connected to a Sallen Quick Radio five-speed manual gearbox, 8.8-ich differential with 3.73:1 final drive. “But right before it quit, I was thinking winning again was not going to be as exciting as it was the first time,” he said with a laugh. Don't miss out. If you know even more that, you’ll know it comes from the year when Trans-Am racing peaked. “Just like a modern car.”. If it had an engine Parnelli Jones won races in it! This amount is subject to change until you make payment. After a year away from the series, Jones was back, too, winning two races and scoring four other podium finishes for Ford, but it wasn’t enough; Chevrolet won the Trans-Am crown again in ‘69. Brent loved the exterior, so left that untouched, including the Grabber Orange paint and authentic Jones racing livery, which is certainly appealing. Something went wrong. So when this eBay listing showing a replica Parnelli Jones Boss 302 and matching flat-bed hauler popped up in our work chat rooms, those of us on Hagerty’s media team lost our 302-powered minds. To give him his full name, “Parnelli” was actually Rufus Parnell Jones. Determined to win it back, they supported two teams the following year, one run by Shelby, with Bud Moore recalled to run the second Mustang team. He boasts six IndyCar race wins, four wins in 34 NASCAR starts, 25 midget car wins and 25 sprint car wins. That’s why I started doing the stock cars and off-road and Trans-Ams – cars that had a roll cage over my head,” he recalled. I immediately fell in love and had to have it. . Try looking closer to “home”, 1970 Ford Mustang Trans-Am Parnelli Jones tribute, Collecting cars must be hereditary. My father and I have been collecting cars most of our adult lives,” Brent said. In honor of legendary race driver Parnelli Jones and inspired from his original 1970 Boss 302 Mustang, in 2007 Saleen produced a limited number – up to only 500 – of this incredible Mustang… Look “It’s kind of like renting a real expensive car and crashing it,” he said with a chuckle. Big Oly became probably the most famous off-road racing vehicle to ever touch the Baja soil and even today draws crowds whenever it is brought out for display. (Photograph by Liezl Estipona/City of Long Beach). Being very knowledgeable on his car and car racing history, Brent appreciated the Jones connection: “Parnelli Jones is a legend in American motor racing history, not unlike the legend status Peter Brock has here.”. As purchased, the Mustang was in flawless condition, thanks to a thorough three-year restoration by renowned specialists Sleeping Beauties in Queensland. “I have two sons, aged 16 and 13, and they both love cars, too.”. Jalopy racing gave way to glory in sprint car, stock car, off-road and midget car racing. The legendary Parnelli Jones and hot-shoe George Follmer piloted the Bud Moore Racing (BME) Mustang that season. “My two boys and I took it to Double Bay for breakfast once and parked next to a new Lamborghini. Free shipping for many products! Well, that’s gotta be super cool! Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. The race spec interior includes a tube frame roll cage and authentically spartan cockpit. Jones won the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR Championship, Baja 500 and Trans Am championship to prove it! . Together they won an impressive six out of 11 races and the overall championship. “I have two sons, aged 16 and 13, and they both love cars, too.”. When we returned to the car, several kids and parents were standing around it and I thought ‘My 1970 Mustang is attracting more attention than a half million dollar Lamborghini.’ That's cool!”, 1924/25 studebaker special/standard six tourer, 1970 Ford Mustang Trans-Am Parnelli Jones Tribute. RB Collection is proud to offer this totally original vehicle, the number 68 of a pristine example with only 2,355 miles. “[The changes] make it a pleasure to drive,” Brent explained. “I dropped by the showroom and saw this Mustang Boss 302 replica, complete in the race car livery. RB Collection is very proud to share the results of our latest full restoration, this rare and fantastic 1967 Kaiser-Jeep "... © Copyright 2019 RB Collection | Contact | 610.398.9700 | Privacy | Terms | 107 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 | Digital By Agency P. “A lot depends on your personality, too. The race would end … What had started as the ‘Trans American Road Race Series’ in 1966 was a category for close-to-production cars, split into ‘Under 2.0 litre’ and ‘Over 2.0 litre’ groups. “I started lapping a back-runner car. As purchased, the Mustang was in flawless condition, thanks to a thorough three-year restoration by renowned specialists Sleeping Beauties in Queensland. He won five of nine midget car events, including the Turkey Night Grand Prix, in 1966. To say this Mustang draws attention is an understatement! My father and I have been collecting cars most of our adult lives,” Brent said. View cart for details.

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