22-Years-Owned 1960s Sprint Car
The is sold for $18,500 on Bring a Trailer. See Friday's Watchlist AI fair value, deal score, hammer-price prediction, and bidding intelligence for thisauction.
This 1960s Sprint Car, built by Fred Pete, is a remarkable piece of racing history, having been actively campaigned in vintage racing events until the 1990s. With its unique aluminum bodywork and striking candy apple red paint, it pays homage to its creator and the era it represents. The car features an overbored 292ci Chevrolet Inline-Six engine with triple Holley carburetors, making it a powerful contender for collectors and enthusiasts alike. While it has been sitting for a few years, the ongoing maintenance work ensures it will be ready to hit the track again. This car is perfect for those who appreciate vintage racing and want to own a piece of automotive art.
- Transmission: Three-speed manual gearbox
- Exterior color: candyapple red
Seller's description via Bring a Trailer: This sprint car was built in the 1960s by Fred Pete, a machinist and welder in Florida. The car was commissioned by Fred’s good friend, Dave Prichard, who campaigned it in vintage racing events in the Midwest and Florida until the 1990s, frequently running at Zephyrhills Speedway. After Fred Pete’s
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22-Years-Owned 1960s Sprint Car — Friday's Watchlist valuation summary
This 1960s Sprint Car, built by Fred Pete, is a remarkable piece of racing history, having been actively campaigned in vintage racing events until the 1990s. With its unique aluminum bodywork and striking candy apple red paint, it pays homage to its creator and the era it represents. The car features an overbored 292ci Chevrolet Inline-Six engine with triple Holley carburetors, making it a powerful contender for collectors and enthusiasts alike. While it has been sitting for a few years, the ongoing maintenance work ensures it will be ready to hit the track again. This car is perfect for those who appreciate vintage racing and want to own a piece of automotive art.
- Sold price
- $18,500
- Bids
- 14
- Listing views
- 6,761
Highlights
- Built in the 1960s by Fred Pete of Ohio
- Overbored 292ci Chevrolet Inline-Six
- Triple Holley Carburetors
- Offenhauser Intake Manifold
- Clifford 6=8 Valve Cover
- Three-Speed Manual Gearbox
- Hewland Quick-Change Rear End
- Torsion-Bar Suspension