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Old 09-21-2001, 03:12 AM
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There were a total of 14 SD Tempests documented.2 were prototypes. First prototype was Yorktown Blue and went to Mickey Thompson and were .It was at the 63 Winternationals with KS Pittman at the wheel.Proto #2 was Silvermist Greyand was used by Ray Nichels for various racing.Then there were 6 Lemans coupes and 6 Tempest wagons.Mickey Thompson had 3 coupes delivered to him.#5 was driven by Jess Tyree and later sold to Arnie Beswick which he later turned into the famous funny car The Tameless Tiger.He crashed that and as the legend goes,buried it on his farm.Had enuff Pontiac stuff yet ???
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