Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ?

greatinspirational · 05-08-2016, 01:15 PM

I have an opportunity to purchase it but owner doesn't know any history. Its a 70 or 71 from Division 4

Lew Silverman · 05-08-2016, 02:28 PM

I saw the ad on RacingJunk a while back, but as you found out, the seller didn't share a whole lot of information on it. It's listed as a "GS Sport Wagon", but I'm sure a previous owner just installed the "GS" badges.

There maybe some information somewhere on the NHRA archive site, or maybe a call to the Division 4 office could help locate the original owner(s) and get you some more history on the car.

It looks really nice from the picture you posted! Good luck and I hope you get a chance to bring another 'wagon "back to the track"!

UPDATE - I did a little more investigating and learned that the gentleman who original raced this 'wagon was Bobby Dee Myers, who raced in Division 3. Sadly he passed away in June of 2012, but hopefully one of his many friends here on ClassRacer will be able to share their memories of Mr. Myers and his 'wagon.

REGGIE WINKLES · 05-08-2016, 02:48 PM

I pitted beside this car at Ennis 2005 divsional can't remember his name, but if you can find qualifying sheet it will be the only green Buick O/SA on the sheet! Guy said he lived in Ft. Worth.

joe huestis · 05-08-2016, 04:21 PM

Googled his name and Bobby Dee Myers owned this car til at least 2011 and apparently won O/SA class at US Nationals in Indy back in '85 with this car !

MR DERBY CITY · 05-08-2016, 05:42 PM

Lyn Smith knows everything about this car. I haven't seen it in D 3 in ages.....

Mark Yacavone · 05-08-2016, 05:44 PM

Guys, Ed O'Brien (you remember him?) had the car in Div 7 in about 2002-2005.
He still kept his Ok. number.
C W Hoefer won the Speedworld Open with it, I think twice, driving for Ed.
I believe Ed sold it to the guy in Texas.
One thing for sure ..Ed O won't be replying to this thread.

MR DERBY CITY · 05-08-2016, 07:46 PM

Teddy, how ironic of you to bring up Ed O'Brien......on Mothers Day......

greatinspirational · 05-08-2016, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the help gentlemen ! Nice to start piecing together a little bit about the cars history. Anyone have contact info for Lyn Smith ? I tried googling info on Bobby Dee Myers and found a little info- but where did you find the class win at Indy in 85 ?

Mark Yacavone · 05-08-2016, 09:56 PM

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop

http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop

Lyn Smith · 05-08-2016, 10:18 PM

Pm Sent

05-08-2016, 01:15 PM	#1
greatinspirational Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 70 Likes: 6 Liked 28 Times in 12 Posts	Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? I have an opportunity to purchase it but owner doesn't know any history. Its a 70 or 71 from Division 4 Attached Thumbnails

05-08-2016, 02:28 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? I saw the ad on RacingJunk a while back, but as you found out, the seller didn't share a whole lot of information on it. It's listed as a "GS Sport Wagon", but I'm sure a previous owner just installed the "GS" badges. There maybe some information somewhere on the NHRA archive site, or maybe a call to the Division 4 office could help locate the original owner(s) and get you some more history on the car. It looks really nice from the picture you posted! Good luck and I hope you get a chance to bring another 'wagon "back to the track"! UPDATE - I did a little more investigating and learned that the gentleman who original raced this 'wagon was Bobby Dee Myers, who raced in Division 3. Sadly he passed away in June of 2012, but hopefully one of his many friends here on ClassRacer will be able to share their memories of Mr. Myers and his 'wagon. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA Last edited by Lew Silverman; 05-08-2016 at 02:56 PM. Reason: Much more information!

05-08-2016, 02:48 PM	#3
REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 227 Likes: 477 Liked 37 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? I pitted beside this car at Ennis 2005 divsional can't remember his name, but if you can find qualifying sheet it will be the only green Buick O/SA on the sheet! Guy said he lived in Ft. Worth. __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

05-08-2016, 04:21 PM	#4
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 605 Likes: 258 Liked 371 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Googled his name and Bobby Dee Myers owned this car til at least 2011 and apparently won O/SA class at US Nationals in Indy back in '85 with this car ! __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,324 Likes: 856 Liked 6,599 Times in 1,286 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Lyn Smith knows everything about this car. I haven't seen it in D 3 in ages.....

05-08-2016, 05:44 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Guys, Ed O'Brien (you remember him?) had the car in Div 7 in about 2002-2005. He still kept his Ok. number. C W Hoefer won the Speedworld Open with it, I think twice, driving for Ed. I believe Ed sold it to the guy in Texas. One thing for sure ..Ed O won't be replying to this thread. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

05-08-2016, 07:46 PM	#7
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,324 Likes: 856 Liked 6,599 Times in 1,286 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Teddy, how ironic of you to bring up Ed O'Brien......on Mothers Day......

05-08-2016, 08:41 PM	#8
greatinspirational Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 70 Likes: 6 Liked 28 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Thanks for the help gentlemen ! Nice to start piecing together a little bit about the cars history. Anyone have contact info for Lyn Smith ? I tried googling info on Bobby Dee Myers and found a little info- but where did you find the class win at Indy in 85 ?

05-08-2016, 09:56 PM	#9
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,581 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop http://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCSt...r2001#indextop __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 05-08-2016 at 10:00 PM.

05-08-2016, 10:18 PM	#10
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,121 Likes: 217 Liked 841 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Anyone recognize this O/SA Buick Sportswagon ? Pm Sent