The most valuable stocker running at Indy.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

Nevermind.

It was claimed to be a police car engine many many many years ago. No different than some of todays "Paper" combos.

[Tom P]

I think the value of Wenzels car would depend on how it was sold.
At Barret Jackson at 7pm on the Saturday with live TV and some celebrity hyping it may get twice as much as what the new Cobra Jets and V10 Challengers go for but put it in the classifieds it may be fifty grand.
As for most expensive car there for cost instead of value i wonder if anybody has more tied up in their cars than those new cars? What's the V10 Drag Pak cost anyways?

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

It was claimed to be a police car engine many many many years ago. No different than some of todays "Paper" combos.

Terry,

I've known about this argument for years and my question has always been that if the cars weren't built then why are there so many Chrysler 383 2x4 manifolds out there? I do know for a fact that there were some 62 Dodges and Plymouths that were ordered with the 413 with inline 2x4's....

JimR

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by treessavoy

Terry,

I've known about this argument for years and my question has always been that if the cars weren't built then why are there so many Chrysler 383 2x4 manifolds out there? I do know for a fact that there were some 62 Dodges and Plymouths that were ordered with the 413 with inline 2x4's....

JimR

You know as well as I do that the 413 and the 383 are 2 different manifolds. The subject here is the 383/343 HP combo not the 413.

[z28camaroman]

If word got out that B. Wenzel was selling his car at auction, collectors would pay attention and find out when and where to bid. I am hired every year by my clients to do the BJ auction as I evaluate cars for purchase at that event.

I track these cars as it's what I do for a living. Some of the '67 Z28's with Trans Am history and no fame have sold for well over $300K when the economy was good. People are still paying well over $100K for a nicely restored '67 Z28 in this economy. Project '67 Z28's with no drive train and rusty as hell are selling for $60K and up.

Ben's provenance, paperwork (he has it all) and race history would do very well. He is also the only surviving original owner of a 1967 Z28. Everyone knows Ben and Dave and only 602 were built. It will also continue to increase in value as time goes on.

Jerry
D/Stock, #1710

[442OLDS]

Originally Posted by z28camaroman

If word got out that B. Wenzel was selling his car at auction, collectors would pay attention and find out when and where to bid. I am hired every year by my clients to do the BJ auction as I evaluate cars for purchase at that event.

I track these cars as it's what I do for a living. Some of the '67 Z28's with Trans Am history and no fame have sold for well over $300K when the economy was good. People are still paying well over $100K for a nicely restored '67 Z28 in this economy. Project '67 Z28's with no drive train and rusty as hell are selling for $60K and up.

Ben's provenance, paperwork (he has it all) and race history would do very well. He is also the only surviving original owner of a 1967 Z28. Everyone knows Ben and Dave and only 602 were built. It will also continue to increase in value as time goes on.

Jerry
D/Stock, #1710

If Ben's car is worth that much,I bet it will be worth a whole lot more if he goes on to win a pewter Wally at the 2011 U.S. Nationals!

[Paul Wong]

the 383 343 manifold came on 361 and 383 cars from 1958 to 1961. It was used in many chrysler dodge plymouth and desoto models. They were put on many combinations. I believe the 1958 350 got this manifold as well. I have plenty of dyno time with this manifold. It is nothing special. It has been in the books for 45 plus years.

[James Perrone]

Jason Mc Cormicks Hemi Car.
Priceless leaving the starting line!

[Larry Munk]

I haven't seen him in a year but if Whip Wilson out of Richmond Va.Still has his car. He Is the original owner on his 67 Z 28. Raced it since day 1 may have never won Indy but a nice one owner car none the less.

Originally Posted by z28camaroman

If word got out that B. Wenzel was selling his car at auction, collectors would pay attention and find out when and where to bid. I am hired every year by my clients to do the BJ auction as I evaluate cars for purchase at that event.

I track these cars as it's what I do for a living. Some of the '67 Z28's with Trans Am history and no fame have sold for well over $300K when the economy was good. People are still paying well over $100K for a nicely restored '67 Z28 in this economy. Project '67 Z28's with no drive train and rusty as hell are selling for $60K and up.

Ben's provenance, paperwork (he has it all) and race history would do very well. He is also the only surviving original owner of a 1967 Z28. Everyone knows Ben and Dave and only 602 were built. It will also continue to increase in value as time goes on.

Jerry
D/Stock, #1710

[X-TECH MAN]

I recieved a call from him (Whip) late last fall. He was looking for someone to do a set of heads for him. He still owned the Z-28 at that time and was wanting to get ready to race in 2011 but havent seen or heard if he did. .