These cars although RPO's, were purpose built for strictly racing. Non essential items were not available to reduce weight such as; radio, heater, sound-deadner.
This package was quite potent especially when Frank Sanders was behind the wheel, winning 19 of 20 races he entered in 1963.
Today it is owned by Roger Sortino a fantastic caretaker!
Here are a few HD components:
Aluminum components:
Engine-427:
- stroker crankshaft
- compression (13.5:1)
- heads with larger ports
- dual four-barrel carbs
- 427 cubic inches-430 horsepower.
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