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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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This car according to the book, was the "worlds first and fastest 426 Hemi car."
I call BS. This is yet another historically inaccurate book brought out by some know-nothing that had no intimate knowledge of Chrysler's involvement in drag racing. Speculation always trumps facts. We ALL know who has the real first Hemi car, now don't we?  [sarcasm]
 
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/06/10 04:39 PM
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" At this point, we had a lot of confidence in the Alexander Brothers, and they did a lot of work for us. Eventually, three other cars were commissioned - another Dodge for Strickler and Plymouths for the Commandos and Tommy Grove - which probably tells you something about the pecking order nationally."
I believe this should say Plymouths for Grove and Eckstrand (post car). GC's,CMG etc built their own 2% cars.
Yha, that paragraph was not real clear as to what part the Alexander Bros played in the whole deal. Besides Grove drove the Missle, so I'm sure your right there, so it must have been Eckstrand.
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/06/10 05:28 PM
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Coming in late on this thread.
I have memories of a '64 Hemi Sport Fury, turquoise with matching interior, sold new by Diener Dodge in Roseville, Calif. Yes, a Plymouth ordered from a Dodge dealer because the buyer had pull there and wanted special handling.
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/06/10 05:44 PM
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This guy www.moparponderosa.com sold one a few years ago i think. It was a Fury Hardtop, all original HEMI car. I saw the car but my memory is shaky. I think it was turquoise. had lots of paperwork.
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/06/10 06:04 PM
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This guy www.moparponderosa.com sold one a few years ago i think. It was a Fury Hardtop, all original HEMI car. I saw the car but my memory is shaky. I think it was turquoise. had lots of paperwork.
I think that was Marvin's car, and it was a Dodge.
You're probably right, Polara. This was several years ago.
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/06/10 06:37 PM
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This car according to the book, was the "worlds first and fastest 426 Hemi car."
I call BS. This is yet another historically inaccurate book brought out by some know-nothing that had no intimate knowledge of Chrysler's involvement in drag racing. Speculation always trumps facts. We ALL know who has the real first Hemi car, now don't we? [sarcasm]
You seem to have all the "FACTS" so enlighten us please 
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/07/10 02:26 AM
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"The last 10 cars are all "white" with "gold" interior Dodges (between 7/27 to 8/18)"
Just a thought but I wonder where they built these cars.The plant had to be down for changeover (3 weeks) at least part of the time listed.Clairpointe maybe? That may enter largely into the overall discussion on this post now that I think of it.
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/07/10 02:53 AM
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There are actually 14 Dodges HEMI hardtops white with the gold interior.
Yes, Hurst (in '64) was 13 miles as a crow flies from Reedman. I found an ad where they were promoting the "big secret" prizes for the Summernationals.
It appears they gave away Hurst sponsored Barracudas. (again)
There was only one HEMI sedan running at Pomona for the '64 Winternationals. edit: wrong year/wrong event - there were NO HEMIs at 2/64 Winternationals
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Re: 1964 Hemi hardtops
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02/07/10 03:11 AM
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I don't have a VIN but this one is reported to be real (the VIN is anyway), it's formerly owned by Steve Attwell, now owned by a man in Washington state. Anyone know this one?
Thanks for posting that car. Last year at the MATS some guy showed me a photo (not very good) of that car and said it was an original Hemi car. I wish I got his name. Anyway, I could not tell much by his picture. Yours are much better. It would be nice to know the vin of that car. Or the guy that owns it.
64 S/S Hemi Plymouth, 1963 4-Door (13.5-1) Max Wedge Savoy, 69-440 Dart 10.20 et 132 mph on the footbrake, 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 turbo diesel, 69-440-6 Roadrunner, 05 Hemi Magnum, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 P/u, 2005 Viper, 98' Town & Country.
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