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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine
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Manhattan Speed Shop.
In truth, that 1968 Dart was 'not' sponsored by the Speed Shop. There
was lettering of the front fender 'Manhattan Speed Shop', but >
Al Ripolla of the Bronx stated that it was 'lettered' because they
received some parts at a discounted price in 1968.
There were a few cars in Manhattan, the Bronx and on the
other side of Hudson River in New Jersey that bought parts from Manhattan Speed, and lettered their cars for getting a deal on
parts.
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That is correct. I have spoke with the past owner of Mannhattan Speed, Joe Dotto, on a couple occassions, & he told me there was no association. He does not remember any silver hemi dart from the area either.
I was back on the phone again this past weekend, following up on some possible leads from the east coast, NY area taxing some peoples memories. I tried the Manhattan Speed, Charlie Castaldo 3rd Dart, & silver Hemi Dart avenues. No luck on any.
currently looking for a Pete Pearson? I believe from the NY area originally. He is supposed to have a boat charter ?. Anyone here know dis guy? Could be Conneticut also?
Paul, who is Al Ripolla?
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