[misterp266]

Originally Posted by sdbob

I liked the Bert Straus car. First time I noticed front lower valance with dip in it. Looks nice. Sure would've liked to 'hear' the Pontiac run.

Would have loved to have heard Jerry’s 496” RA V!

[Greg Reid]

Lol...take that GTOs
Does that thing have tailpipes and sidepipes?

[Jeff Hamlin]

Reminds me of those Goofy Zingers...

[sdbob]

Yes Jerry's cars too. Zingers huh I missed themor forgot!

[misterp266]

Getting out to see “real” people....

[Chief of the 60's]

Is that JFK in the convertible?????

[misterp266]

Yes, title to pic was “JFK”.

As I post pics, I’m never sure if they were posted already but with so many posts, it’s hard to remember what I’ve seen here.
As long as someone enjoys them......

[misterp266]

Have only seen it once but it’s pretty cool. Did not go up inside, just the museum in the bottom.

[misterp266]

Boston, MA

[gtohunter]

Originally Posted by misterp266

Have only seen it once but it’s pretty cool. Did not go up inside, just the museum in the bottom.

Went up in it once while in town for a work thing some years ago. If you're claustrophobic, you might not like it! You get into these little round "capsules" behind the doors on the steps, and go to the top, and as they're ascending, they index mechanically to keep them level! You get to peek out of the little window and see the superstructure inside the thing.
Once on top, it's a small space with rectangular windows that you can peer out of. Supposedly 636' high by 636' wide at the base.

[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by misterp266

Nope, Jim Davis out of N. California.

Here’s an early Eddie Hill car . . . .aluminum frame rails!

Correct, it is Jim Davis of nor Cal. not Eddie Hill.

[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by misterp266

Turk & Cox dragster.

I know that car. It is in my collection! Am hoping to finish the restoration up this year and display her at Pontiac Heaven weekend Oct 30-Nov 1 near Phoenix, Az.

Yes, have the actual car and it is turning out nice. I can't wait to fire her up on a nice load of nitromethane. This car will be part of the Pontiac Heaven Museum project here in Az.
More pics of this car-
also, tons of pics and info where I hang out- Pontiac Heaven facebook page

[389]

Some of my favorites..

[Steve Barcak]

Originally Posted by sdbob

I liked the Bert Straus car. First time I noticed front lower valance with dip in it. Looks nice. Sure would've liked to 'hear' the Pontiac run.

I am also a fan of a Straus Astre. It is my favorite unblown Pontiac race car of all time.
Earlier this year, I did some homework and was actually able to contact him! I have been in touch with Bert and his son ( most computer savvy ) and they were thrilled that I am a fan of his and his efforts. They have been answering questions I have had about the build, the car and when it ran, etc.
I will be posting the stuff on my FB page.
Here are some more pics.
The Astre has 2 'versions' this is the original one. It started with a 4 speed and soon switched to a Lenco once they were available.

Oh, there were 2 magazine articles on this very impressive Poncho race car.

[389]

More photos..

[Steve Barcak]

This is the 2nd version of the car with 74-5 front end and different paint. One cannot overstate this Pontiac powered Pro Stock effort among the super high dollor, experienced professions teams like - the Gliddens, Jenkins, Sox and Martins, etc,etc,etc
I have the highest respect for this team.

[389]

Here are some photos of the local drag racing in my neighborhood Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in 1962.. Sears lot was better then the tracks, it was 1/2 mile long and smooth as glass..

The police used to come down and race on these motor cycles then bum a beer and go back on duty.. The world was such a different place back then... I miss old Pittsburgh..

[389]

This is Hunt Armory in Pittsburgh, 1961. This was were we had are car shows until the Civic arena opened in 1964.

[389]

Hunt cont.

[389]

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