Value of a Don Hardy Vega ??

[iluv69s]

My brother spoke to a fellow who apparently owns a 71 Vega that was built and raced by Don Hardy. It is now a running and racing 8.5 second car...beem raced off and on all these years...The car could probably be purchase. I know the Grumpy Vega sold a few years ago, but I'm sure Don Hardy Vega is not even close to the value of a Grumpy car..have there been any similar cars that have sold the last few years...

[Salvatore]

Would be interesting to see a Don Hardy Vega next to an SRD Vega. I would say a nice car to have if you can buy it right. I would think it depends on how original the car still is to the 71-72 time frame. Maybe an old NHRA Pro Stock car or an AHRA Pro SS car. Would be real neat to have. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[mockingbird812]

Recent info on D Hardy and some on Vegas:

Don Hardy in Hot Rod (http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/113_0205_don_hardy/index.html)

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Does this have any relation to the Vega post on The H.A.M.B.?

[PeteLeathersac]

This part of the Hot-Rod article is interesting!.

"...He also built all of the Vega conversions for Joel Rosen's Motion Performance on Long Island, then pole-vaulted over the sick-and-wrong line when he built a big-block version at Rosen's behest..."

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~ Pete

[Shevelle]

Although this doesn't answer the original posters question...I did have lunch with Don Hardy Saturday...Waaay COOL!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif
What a super guy...I could have listened to his stories all day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Xplantdad]

Yes...yes you did! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn Express though...did you? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[iluv69s]

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Does this have any relation to the Vega post on The H.A.M.B.?

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No correlation I do not believe...my bro is building a V-8 Vega and it was a chance conversation when he was scouting parts. I don't think the guy realizes the historical value of the car. To him it is just a toy that he races now and then. The owner of the car actually swears Don Hardy is dead....obviously nottt..

[x Baldwin Motion]

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Recent info on D Hardy and some on Vegas:

Don Hardy in Hot Rod (http://www.hotrod.com/thehistoryof/113_0205_don_hardy/index.html)

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif REQUIRED READING !!! Excellent http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif



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[69z2x4]

Cool article. I had the pleasure of driving one of Don’s street Vegas when it was fairly new. My brother in law was the second owner I think. Well-engineered little car. I also owned a 82 Camaro Pro Stock car that was built by Don. Was a nice car. Wish I still had it!

[Shevelle]

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No correlation I do not believe...my bro is building a V-8 Vega and it was a chance conversation when he was scouting parts. I don't think the guy realizes the historical value of the car. To him it is just a toy that he races now and then. The owner of the car actually swears Don Hardy is dead....obviously nottt..

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You can tell him Don is still very much with us...and here's proof http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c295/imnokla/Don%20Hardy/MeandDonHardysm.jpg

[Mr70]

Great Pic!