Comments on: Benny Parson’s 1969 Ford Talladega Tribute Car; Photos and Video

By: Brian Baker

Brian Baker — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:37:19 +0000

Well, thats a beutiful car and a great tribute to Benny. If I ever get a hold of the funds, I’d like to put together any year Wood Brothers/Dan Gurney tribute; Galaxie or Torino. You’ve given me something to aim for with that #72. Great job. Sincerely, Brian M. Baker

By: ClaudeVZ

ClaudeVZ — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:28:51 +0000

The yellow car was built from Wendell Scott’s last BLUE 70 Fairlane. That was the ORIGINAL car bought from ford for 1.00 by Mario Andrediti. It was raced by Benny after it was rebuilt with the new Talladega front sheet metal. IT IS THE ORIGINAL CAR with new body work. This car has the proper HOLMAN and MOODY front sub frame. The owner should have the Bill Of Sale from ford showing the 1.00 purchase price. I have the front bumper from Wendell’s last BLUE ford.It has some petty blue over spray on the back of the bumper. Wendell’s car can be seen in the movie setting in the front yard of his house.

By: Harry C. Risher

Harry C. Risher — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:24:24 +0000

Awesome BOSS 429 TORINO TALLADEGA! These WINNING FAST FORDS drove the pro-GM NAZICAR BIG BOSSES NUTS until they finally chocked them and the Cryco Hemi to death with their prejudiced and infamous CARB SLEVES and RESTRICTIONS-all so the UGLY and BOXY Monte Carlo could be competitive. The BOSS 429 FORD TORINO TALLDEGA was the ULTIMATE FORD FACTORY STOCK CAR ,and the Pro-GM NAZICAR BIG BOSSE killed the competition demonstrating their Gm Favoritism and no doubt $$$$ Money under the table from GM brass !

By: gerald shifflett

gerald shifflett — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:31:52 +0000

The article brings back great memories of my 1968 Mercury Cyclone. I wish I had it back. Those years (1968-69) were great years to watch Mr. Parsons and other Ford drivers such as Cale and David Pearson (my favorite).

By: Jeff Riedesel

Jeff Riedesel — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:36:47 +0000

Wow what a great car! Looks great. A treat to see it being driven.

By: jesse hoffeld

jesse hoffeld — Sat, 01 May 2010 04:58:30 +0000

i rode in that car with Rick at the Fabulous Fords Forever car show, its true there great people and its a beautiful car for sure

By: Carl Sharp

Carl Sharp — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:04:55 +0000

This is an outstanding car!

It looks great here, but, it is even better when viewed in person. Not only that, but, Rick and his entire family are just great people to be around. I may have had the only Presidential Blue Talladega on the track at the St. Louis gathering, but, I was still jealous of Rick and what he did by creating this fantastic tribute car!

Thanks for the hard work, Rick. You’ve got a real winner with this one.

Carl.