Heard Bobby Ds Camaro was going to Sweden. Any truth?
 

Hope it's not true.

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When I was talking with him at the Finals he said he wanted to sell it. I hope he got a boat load of money for it.

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"First in the Nines" has a nice ring to it...more so than the impending seven second run which may happen this month. I hope he gets a bunch for it as well.

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He posted pics on Facebook, it was bought by Tomas Bengtsson of Sweden. Bobby says he's retiring. End of an era, for sure.

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I'm happy for him! He deserves a bunch of money for his hard work and dedication to Stock Eliminator Racing. Congrats Sir!!
Great guy and a Great Racer. Like to see Bobby in Stock's Hall Of Fame.

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Certainly one of the most accomplished car and driver to have competed in Stock, someone I admired. Good luck. Tony Tosto 3050 B/S

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Bobby's about the finest man I've ever met in my life. May the Lord bless his next endeavors.

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I only spoke with Bobby on the phone, and I think once via email. I had always hoped that we'd make it out west, but so far, we haven't. One of the things I wanted to do was meet Bobby in person, as talking to him on the phone was a real pleasure. My friend Jimmy Bridges has a couple of "Bobby DeArmond stories" and has always talked about how great Bobby is. I count it as a great disappointment not to have been fortunate enough to meet Bobby and race with him. It would have been a tremendous honor to shake hands before and after, no matter who won. I hope retirement from racing is everything he wants it to be.

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what is the duty on a car shipped to Sweden? Is that one of the countries that charge 100%?

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I don't know about cars but it seems that it is somewhere around 30% on car parts I ship to Sweden. South America countries are the worst. 66% on the goods and shipping.

Roland

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Sure hope he hope he got a good price, Bobby is a good guy, best wishes for the the future. Jim

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Sad to here the car is gone. Bobby and Gary will hold a special place in Stock history. We always wanted an opportunity to race the blue car, but never did.

Bobby is still the current record holder in A/SA.

Good luck and enjoy retirement.

Larry and Patsy

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Bobby's car will be in some pretty good company over there. I have heard the new owner will be assisted by Kjell Geisler who bought one of the Checkmate cars a few years back.
My Six Pack motor went over there in 2006 followed by My 70 Cuda A/SA with a hemi motor that Don Little and I collaborated on after PMR updated the car in 2008. My car looks exactly the same today as it did when it left my shop and since the new owner of Bobby's car is reportedly into restoration also, I am sure Bobby's car will look the same. When the two cars get together heads up, it won't be the first time. The Swedish guys are really great to work with, They listen, pay attention, and follow instruction to the letter. I am pretty sure Bobby's car will be faster in Sweden than it was in the USA because the Government says no leaded fuel, so they run oxygenated fuel and it makes more power. As has been said before, the end of an era. Tough decision to sell made by a great guy and a dam good racer. That decision will be tough on Bobby just like it was for me, kind of like losing a life long companion.

Dave Schmitz

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It seems as we get older this is becoming more common. I had the greatest pleasure of meeting him on 3 occasions in California and have the t-shirt to prove it.:D The car and the man are iconic in a great time for stock racing. I wish him all the best and if he bought a new Copo that would be good too. Hint,hint ;)