One of 57 factory R cars built in 1967 for sale
History:
1967 Ford Fairlane factory R (7H35R170159) car with 6300 original miles.
This was a factory sponsored race car in 1967 raced by Kraft Ford in Richwood, West Virginia.
The car was first titled in 1968 to Carl Cart from Brunswick, Ohio.
Carl sold it to Roy Peoples in 1969 also from Brunswick, Ohio.
In 1969 Roy sold it to Carl Schoen who owned it until 1974 when he sold it to Larry Shawn from
Elyria, Ohio.
Ken “Buckwheat” Dvorak bought it from Larry in 1978 and has raced and loved it for over 40 years!
Local racers will remember Ken towing this car with an identical 67 Fairlane four speed, up until 1985.
Ken then commissioned local race car builder Al Pridemore to construct a box tubing frame and all
aluminum floor pan for this car.
In the 80’s this car participated in may nostalgia events across the country include a race where he
raced with Dyno Don Nicholson and others in Cordoba , Illinois.
Racing in the United Manual Transmission Racers Association circuit was a big part of Ken’s and this
cars history where he won many races.
Ken was a collector of FE and Fairlane parts which go with the sale of this car. These parts are not for
sale separately!
Current state:
Car: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 factory R car box tubing frame NHRA certified to run 8.50 or slower.
Engine: Draime Engines built 482 c.i.d. FE (appox. $30k invested), Bear block, billet crank, Blue
Thunder heads, dry sump system, titanium valves, T&D rockers, and much more making 830
horsepower on the dyno!
Trans Liberty clutch-less five speed transmission with very few passes since it was rebuilt in early
2021. Hyatt Racing services soft lock clutch.
Chassis: Fiberglass front clip, doors, and deck-lid, 9 inch For rear end with a spool, Wilwood disc
brakes all around, 14x 32 rear tires, adjustable ladder bars., adjustable coil overs on each axle.
Performance: Has run 8.90 in quarter mile, 60 foot times on a good track in the 1.23 range, runs very
competitively.
Serious buyers contact Dana at 234-542-7101