Oldest driver & car partnership

OzzyMike · 06-15-2014, 07:19 AM

This question may be asked before, but I am new to this forum.

My question is there a driver has bought their car brand new in the 1970s, built into a Stocker or Super Stocker , and still races it today.
Same driver, same car, even if they may changed classes several times.

I am amazed at how many 1970s muscle cars are still drag racing competitively today.
I am from a Road Racing background, and outside the Historical Racing categories, a 10 year old car is considered old in Road racing.

Regards from OzzyMike - Australia

Ed Carpenter · 06-15-2014, 07:25 AM

Ben Wenzel 67' Camaro

Jeff Jewell · 06-15-2014, 09:09 AM

Larry Jewell SS/DA '67 Corvette

My Dad ordered the car in the fall of '65 and took delivery of it January 2nd '66. The car is an original '66 427/425 4-speed car. Converted it to a '67 in the mid-70s so he could run an automatic behind a big block in Super Stock. He's been racing it since he bought it. He still has the window sticker and a bunch of the original parts.

Mike Carr · 06-15-2014, 09:24 AM

There are quite a few.

Larry Jewell had his car since brand new. Same with Red LeBlanc and his SS/G '69 Mustang. I believe both took their honeymoon in their cars, if I remember correctly. Ben Wenzel won Indy in 1967 in his then-B/S '67 Z 302 Camaro. Still runs it to this day in D/S, and won Norwalk a few years ago. Bill Davis has owned his current SS/D '67 Camaro since brand new. There are probably many other stories like these.

Superpro · 06-15-2014, 09:28 AM

I believe John Sien's (GSA612) 70 1/2 Camaro was bought brand new. Still goin' strong!

Paul Merolla · 06-15-2014, 09:52 AM

Jim Parsons bought his '66 L-79 Nova SS brand new.

gsa612 · 06-15-2014, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superpro

I believe John Sien's (GSA612) 70 1/2 Camaro was bought brand new. Still goin' strong!

Thanks Al, it's a 71 SS 396 still has orig.paint and 14K mi.on the odometer.It was bought off the showroom floor in late 71,actually from a member here's father that owned the dealership.Been run as a stocker since '74,where did the time go lol.. gsa612

Doug Blackley · 06-15-2014, 03:49 PM

John Benders Bevedere and Ken Kopecky with his Demon

Angelo DiTocco · 06-15-2014, 10:33 AM

i can think of a few.....
Ed Matsko - 69 Camaro, Ewing Bros 69 Z28, George Baptiste Hemi Cuda, I'm sure there are plenty more

Bob Wibright · 06-15-2014, 02:00 PM

Donn Rhode......bought the Camaro new in 1968, drove it to college then turned it into a super stocker.

06-15-2014, 07:19 AM	#1
OzzyMike Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 10 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oldest driver & car partnership This question may be asked before, but I am new to this forum. My question is there a driver has bought their car brand new in the 1970s, built into a Stocker or Super Stocker , and still races it today. Same driver, same car, even if they may changed classes several times. I am amazed at how many 1970s muscle cars are still drag racing competitively today. I am from a Road Racing background, and outside the Historical Racing categories, a 10 year old car is considered old in Road racing. Regards from OzzyMike - Australia

06-15-2014, 07:25 AM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership Ben Wenzel 67' Camaro __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 171 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership Larry Jewell SS/DA '67 Corvette My Dad ordered the car in the fall of '65 and took delivery of it January 2nd '66. The car is an original '66 427/425 4-speed car. Converted it to a '67 in the mid-70s so he could run an automatic behind a big block in Super Stock. He's been racing it since he bought it. He still has the window sticker and a bunch of the original parts.

06-15-2014, 09:24 AM	#4
Mike Carr VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Enon Valley PA Posts: 1,650 Likes: 234 Liked 83 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership There are quite a few. Larry Jewell had his car since brand new. Same with Red LeBlanc and his SS/G '69 Mustang. I believe both took their honeymoon in their cars, if I remember correctly. Ben Wenzel won Indy in 1967 in his then-B/S '67 Z 302 Camaro. Still runs it to this day in D/S, and won Norwalk a few years ago. Bill Davis has owned his current SS/D '67 Camaro since brand new. There are probably many other stories like these. __________________ Mike Carr, Tri-State S/SS Association President Looking for 2015 S/SS Race Sponsors Contact me if interested buffdaddy_1302@hotmail.com (724) 510-5912

06-15-2014, 09:28 AM	#5
Superpro Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 114 Likes: 79 Liked 105 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership I believe John Sien's (GSA612) 70 1/2 Camaro was bought brand new. Still goin' strong! Last edited by Superpro; 06-15-2014 at 09:32 AM.

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Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 240 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership Jim Parsons bought his '66 L-79 Nova SS brand new.

06-15-2014, 03:49 PM	#8
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership John Benders Bevedere and Ken Kopecky with his Demon __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK

06-15-2014, 10:33 AM	#9
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership i can think of a few..... Ed Matsko - 69 Camaro, Ewing Bros 69 Z28, George Baptiste Hemi Cuda, I'm sure there are plenty more __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

06-15-2014, 02:00 PM	#10
Bob Wibright Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Willard, Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 281 Liked 28 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Oldest driver & car partnership Donn Rhode......bought the Camaro new in 1968, drove it to college then turned it into a super stocker.