ford talladega

Richard July 19, 2020
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Monster MOPAR; Replay
Car events are very hard to find today thanks to COVID 19. But that can’t stop us from looking back…
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Richard August 19, 2019
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50 Years Ago Win on Sunday; Sell on Monday
It has been 50 years since Ford, Mercury and Dodge began a short-lived aero war. 1969 was the beginning but…
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Richard May 28, 2019
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Dodge Daytona, Plymouth Superbird, Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Reunite at the Race Track and We Have the Photos
This is the 50th Anniversary of the Ford and Chrysler Aero Cars at the Talladega Speedway in 1969. The 50th…
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Richard April 1, 2019
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2021 Ford Mustang Talladega?
THE FORD TALLADEGA RETURNS! This is a very big announcement. We have the scoop no one else has. Because of…
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Richard March 24, 2019
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40th Aero Warriors Reunion
Tim and Pam Wellborn Estate A few of you are preparing for the 50th Anniversary of the Aero Warriors battle…
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Richard November 1, 2018
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More Barn Finds
Over the past few years the term “Barn Finds” has grown to include just about anything that doesn’t have a…
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Richard July 27, 2018
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1969 Ford Talladega For Sale Petty Blue!
As a rule we don’t usually advertise cars for sale by readers but I just could not resist this one.…
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Richard June 26, 2018
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Mustang Boss 302 and Ford Talladega SOLD
THE BOSS IS SOLD AND THE TALLADEGA IS NO LONGER FOR SALE. Here are two iconic and rare Ford muscle…
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Richard October 26, 2017
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Collector Car Friends and Activities
Over the past few years I have noticed a trend, at least locally. It seems more and more car enthusiasts…
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Richard July 9, 2016
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Have a Ford Aero Car? You need this event!
If you own one of the Ford family of 1969 Aero Cars: Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler or Spoiler II…
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Richard June 28, 2015
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Fairlane Club of America Nationals 2015 in Kingsport TN
Katrina and me in Winner’s Circle at Bristol Motor Speedway after completing out “Hot Laps” in our Talladega! Also posted…
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Richard May 27, 2015
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What are you working on? Petty Torino/Talladega
David’s pair of projects. On our sister web site, TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com, we have introduced you to a few of the 1969…
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Richard January 26, 2015
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Aero Car Values
Since we just got through the first round of the Collector Car Auction Season I thought it might be good…
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Richard January 15, 2015
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Second Round of Aero Cars Going Up for Auction at Mecum
CORRECTION: The Blue Talladega was mistakenly previously listed as the $110,000 from last year but it was not. The early photos…
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Richard January 12, 2015
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Another Ford Talladega to join other Aero Cars at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale
Previously we told you about the 1969 NASCAR Aero Cars going to be sold at Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale…
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Richard September 30, 2014
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2015 Calendar Photo Opportunity for Your Car
We are doing a 2015 Calendar for our sister site www.TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com. If you own or have some outstanding photos of…
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Richard August 22, 2014
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Chrysler Power Magazine
We recently did an article for Chrysler Power magazine. Check out the article below or better yet, pick up the…
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Richard January 27, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car – Part 4
This is Part 4 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Richard January 19, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car – Part 3
This is Part 3 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Richard January 13, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Background-Part 2
This is Part 2 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Richard December 1, 2013
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Tracking down a 1969 Ford Talladega Drag Car Part-3
When we left off last time we told you the history as we have it regarding the Skip Mac Farland…
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Richard November 24, 2013
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Tracking down a 1969 Talladega drag car Part-2
In Part-1 we gave you a quick education on what a 1969 Ford Talladega is and why the cars are…
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Richard December 10, 2012
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Grand National Race Cars
We recently received some interesting information and photos that we want to share with all of you. John Craft is…
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Richard December 3, 2012
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Aero Car Reunion at 2012 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
One of the best displays at the 2012 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals was the Blue Oval and MOPAR Aero…
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Richard October 29, 2012
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Dyno Wars at Shelby American won by a Boss 429 Talladega
I just received an email from friend Rick Stanton regarding his Benny Parson Tribute Talladega. Most of you are familar with…
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Richard October 6, 2012
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2013 Legendary Collector Cars Calendar Now Available
We are now shipping the last of our 2013 Calendars for Legendary Collector Cars. These are printed on high quality paper and…
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Richard January 10, 2012
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What Are You Working On?
I know most of you have some project underway, just finished one or are about to start a new one.…
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Richard December 8, 2011
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24 Hours of Le Mans Ford GT 40 engine testing
We sometimes have historical paperwork and videos donated to us which provide invaluable background context to our collector cars. On…
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Richard September 27, 2011
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Aero Cars at the 2011 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brickyard 400-Video 1
One of the highlights for us this year was having the opportunity to drive our 1969 Ford Talladega on the…
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Richard September 11, 2011
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Bunkie Knudsen Talladega Restoration Unveiled at Forge Muscle Car Classic
We just returned from another fantastic Forge Muscle Car Classic in Sevierville, TN. The car count was low but the…
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Richard August 5, 2011
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Mug n’ Bun + Speed and Wings
What would you do if you and the family went out on a Friday night to the local Mug n’…
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Richard April 29, 2011
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Dodge Daytona, Superbird, Talladega and Spoiler II at Texas Motor Speedway
Recently, the big guns returned to where they never were. When these gun fighters were shooting it out on the…
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Richard January 10, 2011
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Bunkie Knudsen Yellow 1969 Ford Talladega
George Troell (deceased) and his prized “Bunkie Knudsen” Talladega I have said it many times: “The people are what make…
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Richard January 1, 2011
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Ford Talladega Family Reunion 2011; Including Mercury Spoiler & Spoiler II
It is time to once again to prepare for the 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. No, this is not a…
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Richard November 4, 2010
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Holman & Moody; Burnouts and Moonshine
Most of us will take in a major car show or two a year. This usually means driving a distance…
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Richard October 14, 2010
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Ford Talladega and Mercury Spoiler Details
When you get 25 rare cars together in one location you can’t help but take a look to see how…
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Richard October 11, 2010
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Ford Talladega Banjo Matthews Prototype
Without question this was the standout car at the First Annual Ford Talladega Family Reunion held in conjunction with the…
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Richard October 7, 2010
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First Annual 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion Participants
The car in front is the Banjo Matthews Prototype, the white car is the very First Production Talladega, the maroon…
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Richard September 23, 2010
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Ford Talladega Family Reunion
Just one week from now the first ever Ford Talladega Family Reunion will be getting underway. It is being held…
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Richard August 17, 2010
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Banjo Mathews Talladega Prototype
The Talladega Family Reunion is going full blast and the cars are getting ready. You will remember the prior article…
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Richard August 9, 2010
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Ford Talladega Art Work-SOLD OUT
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that Legendary Collector Cars announces the first of our very limited edition 1969…
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Richard July 28, 2010
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and Spoiler II History
When Ford began running its Special Order of 1969 Torino Talladegas the Product Development Group over at Mercury wanted its…
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Richard July 27, 2010
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Marti Report, Ford Documentation and more; Talladega Prototype
Continued from: Building the Ford Talladega Prototypes by Rick Ochs We have been talking a lot lately about the two…
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Richard July 26, 2010
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Building the Ford Talladega Prototypes, by Rick Ochs
The following article was provided by Rick Ochs; a fellow who loves the Ford Talladega. Unlike many of us who…
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Richard July 22, 2010
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White Banjo Matthews Prototype Ford Talladega
This is another rare Ford Talladega Prototype once owned by Banjo Matthews and headed to the Forge Muscle Car Show…
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Richard July 19, 2010
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Two Ford Talladega Prototypes for Banjo Matthews; an Update
We have been keeping you posted on the very special and very rare Ford Talladegas that will be appearing at…
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Richard June 29, 2010
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69 Ford Talladega Family Reunion: Benny Parsons ARCA Car
We are only three months away from the first ever 1969 Ford Talladega Family Reunion. It will be held in…
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Richard June 2, 2010
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Bill France Sr. Ford Talladega Autograph Car
We have some very notable 1969 Ford Talladegas registered for the Forge Muscle Car Show on October 1 and 2…
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Richard May 3, 2010
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Last Production Talladega at Forge Muscle Car Show
The Ford Talladega “Family Reunion” will be held in conjunction with the Forge Muscle Car show on October 1 and…
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Richard April 8, 2010
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1969 Ford Talladega and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Page
There are a lot of articles on this site about the 1969 Ford Talladega and Mercury Spoiler/Spoiler II. We love…
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Richard February 15, 2010
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Banjo Matthews Prototype Ford Talladega to appear at Forge Muscle Car Show
The “Banjo Mathews Prototype Ford Talladega” will be at the Talladega Reunion in the Forge Muscle Car Show this coming…
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Richard December 2, 2009
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Boss Nine Ford Talladega BURNOUT
We usually don’t get into posting Bunouts but we decided to make an exception to see what you think. Here…
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Richard November 10, 2009
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Daytona Superbird Auto Club Halloween Party 2009 at Wellborn Muscle Car Museum
Halloween is a unique time of year but if you want to see want Muscle Car folks do on such…
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Richard November 6, 2009
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Tim and Pam Wellborn’s Russwood Estate Aero Car Show!
By: Richard Fleener When Tim and Pam Wellborn invite car folks over for a visit they know how to do…
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Richard November 4, 2009
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Sonic Drive-in Muscle Car Heaven
By: Richard Fleener Can you imagine pulling into your local Sonic drive-in and finding a row of 1969/70 aero muscle…
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Richard November 2, 2009
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Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird Club at Talladega 40th Reunion
By: Richard Fleener Katrina and I just returned from four fabulous days of playing with our Ford Talladega and a…
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Richard May 27, 2009
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Ford Talladega/Mercury Spoiler II Hood Release Project
If you own a Talladega or Spoiler II you will want to read our new Project on our Project Car…
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Richard April 26, 2009
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Dodge Daytona, Plymouth Superbird, Ford Talladega, Mercrury Spoiler II Back at Talladega!
The 1969 and 1970 aero cars from Dodge, Plymouth, Ford and Mercury are returning to Talladega! You will not want…
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Richard February 19, 2009
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Benny Parson’s 1969 Ford Talladega ARCA Race Car
We have just posted another terrific Feature Car. This one is owned by Barry Miller and is an actual 1968/1969…
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Richard December 12, 2008
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1969 Talladega Tribute to Benny Parsons Video and Photos
We just put up a new Feature Car that is very special. It is a tribute to NASCAR legend, Benny…
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Richard September 25, 2008
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Monster MOPAR Weekend XXIV Gateway International Raceway St Louis
Katrina and I just returned from one of the most enjoyable car shows we have ever been to. Imagine this,…
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Richard June 3, 2008
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II what makes it so great?
1969 When NASCAR raced STOCK CARS! It was 1969. The Stones, “Honky Tonk Woman” was one of the top ten…
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