1987 Buick Skyhawk/Olds Firenze Race Car

Discussion in 'Cars for sale' started by Staged70Lark, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    Hello Everyone,

    After much thought I have decided to sell the race car.

    1. Willie Rells built this 1987 Olds Firenza for Bob Panella Racing. The car was originally intended to go to Larry Morgan (Pro Stock). After David Nickens wrecked his car, this car went to David (Comp Eliminator).
    2. I converted it to a Buick Skyhawk by changing the head lights and tail lights. Can easily be converted back to the Oldsmobile Firenza
    3. This car has a current 25.1 (6.00) chassis certification.
    5. The car is being sold less engine. The transmission and headers are included. Just add your Buick engine and go racing!
    6. I have owned this car for about 14 years now but am moving back to a bigger car.
    7. I have gone a best of 7.90 at 170 MPH.

    It is a great car!
    Asking $22,000 (I prefer to sell but may consider interesting trades)
     

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  2. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    Here is an article from National Dragster Fir15.jpg
     

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  3. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    David Nickens sold the car to Pat Everett. Fir16.jpg Fir18.jpg
     
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  4. jtroop

    jtroop Well-Known Member

    Great car!
    Awesome price!
    Hooks hard at any track!
    I crewed on this car from 89-93 with Pat.
     
  5. Bruce Hunter

    Bruce Hunter Well-Known Member

    If you know John Zerucha and his father ( Stan ), Well there honest, and they do things the right way. this car is like that!
     
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  6. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Would love to have it but way out of my price range.
     
  7. Bens99gtp

    Bens99gtp Well-Known Member

  8. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the kind words everyone! Just throwing this out there..... This car with an iron 455, a 200 lb driver would weigh in at 2350 lbs plus or minus a bit. Therefore a 500 HP engine at 2350 lbs would equate to a 9.80 ET.

    500 HP = 9.80
    600 HP = 9.20
    700 HP = 8.80
    800 HP = 8.35
    900 HP = 8.10
    1000 HP = 7.80
     
  9. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    The car has been sold! Thank you to all who viewed this ad!!
     
  10. Skyhawk

    Skyhawk Well-Known Member

    Hope it went to a Buick guy. Congrats on the sale
     
  11. Bruce Hunter

    Bruce Hunter Well-Known Member

    Way to go John, staying local by chance? someone got a real nice car!
     
  12. Staged70Lark

    Staged70Lark Well-Known Member

    The car is going towards southern Ohio and will be BBC powered.
     
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  13. Homer

    Homer Active Member

    Congrats on the sale John, somebody is getting a nice hot rod! Shame on the BBC tho, to each their own.
     
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