Oddball Muscle Cars

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by genuine jack

just a quick note and question on the '57 blower fords .

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i've been looking for info on larry walker's "legal cheater" for years . also tried to locate mr. walker - with no luck . you say the car is in BC and is being restored ? are any photos - or any more information - available ? does anyone know how i might contact larry walker ?
thanx for any help .
jack

Jack, I have never met Larry Walker, but yes, his old "Legal Cheater" 57 Ford 2 door sedan has been up here in BC Canada since, I believe, about 1971. The same fellow that bought it from Walker has owned the car the entire time, and as I understand it, the car has been re-painted back to the "Legal Cheater" look. I`m a young fella, (only 52 years old), and the only time I ever seen the 57 Ford was at an event at Mission Raceway in about 72 or 73. By that time, the owner had painted the car black, with "Black Magic" lettered on the rear 1/4 panels, I believe it was running in G/SA at that time. I do have a couple of photo`s of the 57 at that race, but I`m pretty useless at posting pics, although I could ask my wife for help tonight with it. The car has been in storage from about 1973 or 74, until the past couple of years, but I do know that the owner has been having difficulty finding a good useable 312 block. I`m hoping Cec will have the 57 ready for our big "Mega Ford" race at Mission Raceway this Sept. Having owned a number of 57-59 Fords, that car was always the "Holy Grail" to me. Maybe Bob could add some more info, as he & Cec have been friends since the old Jr. Stock days.