[Pontiacdaver]

Originally Posted by ssj71

Here's the car used in the 70 SSJ color brochure. You'll notice the stock SJ emblem on the driver's side but not on the passenger side. A keen eye will tell you why. Any guesses?

Looks like the same photo but reversed. In that case the emblem would be backwards.

[ssj71]

Bingo. The chrome mirror is visible on the "passenger side", and if you look closely, you can faintly see the RH-drive steering wheel. Not sure why Hurst didn't bother with a normal passenger side shot, but it's clear they mirrored the driver's side photo thus reversing the emblem which would have read backward.

[johnta1]

The car did not come with the Hurst SSJ emblems,supposedly due to the early production and emblem availability. It had regular SJ emblems on it. I was told that there were two cars built close together and this was the first one.

Did you notice that they both went to the same dealer?

(Taber Pontiac)

Wonder why they got 2?

[MRGPHO]

I thought the SSJ cars were supposed to start out as the J model? Something to do with the paint?

[thepontiacman]

70 info. says how to order a SSJ: either J or SJ model GP , cannot order cordova vinyl top (due to the landau top being put on and sunroof installed at Hurst),also Rally II wheels were mandatory as they were painted gold by Hurst. Must be polar white or Starlight black. Most other options were available

Interior colors were : black, gold ,brown saddle and sandlewood


Some info out there does not deal with the 70 SSJ.

[MRGPHO]

Is this the same car that Darrell Yoder had on e-bay from May of 2002? Dug out the old ad and he claimed it was car #65. Had a note the car was sold to someone in El Paso Texas and then to Don White in Philadelphia?

[ssj71]

I believe Darrel had two 70 SSJs at different times, but my memory is a little sketchy. I physically saw the ebay one, but I vaguely remember him talking about another 70....

Those two SSJs went to the same dealer (18-764) but the lower VIN car has a later date. I'm not sure how that happened.

[MRGPHO]

Originally Posted by ssj71

I believe Darrel had two 70 SSJs at different times, but my memory is a little sketchy. I physically saw the ebay one, but I vaguely remember him talking about another 70....

Those two SSJs went to the same dealer (18-764) but the lower VIN car has a later date. I'm not sure how that happened.

Hello Harvey, the ad I dug up from May 2002 was written by Darrel (from Brownsville Texas) and he - like you was well versed in the SSJ. His ad listed the Formula steering wheel as opposed to the wood wheel on the current ebay car, and Darrel listed it as car #65. Did you see it in person?

[ssj71]

Frankly, I'm not 100% positive which one I saw in 2004 during my visit. I think it's the ebay one but I am doubting myself a little since this was 10 years ago. I am fairly sure that he had two of the 70's, Larry's black & gold SSJ, as well as his green & gold SSJ.

I think the #65 car was restored and sold around 2002 and the ebay one was sold around 2004, but my timing may be off. And I don't recall seeing a Formula wheel on the SSJ I saw in his warehouse. I can ask Darrel's son who Larry & I sometimes correspond with.

[GpFreak]

I was wondering what the gold and white car was in the background of one pic in the auction, think I found it...



http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/phot...0,0/photo.aspx


Never seen one, but it shows 501 produced.



;~)

[MRGPHO]

Originally Posted by ssj71

Frankly, I'm not 100% positive which one I saw in 2004 during my visit. I think it's the ebay one but I am doubting myself a little since this was 10 years ago. I am fairly sure that he had two of the 70's, Larry's black & gold SSJ, as well as his green & gold SSJ.

I think the #65 car was restored and sold around 2002 and the ebay one was sold around 2004, but my timing may be off. And I don't recall seeing a Formula wheel on the SSJ I saw in his warehouse. I can ask Darrel's son who Larry & I sometimes correspond with.

Thanks Harv, it is hard to remember that far back! The #65 car was sold in May 2002 and I keep referring to it as the e-bay car because I have the print out from ebay on it. I guess I never did see his other 70 SSJ. I seem to recall he also had a white 71 SSJ that sold on ebay? Jim

[einstein]

Originally Posted by ssj71

I believe Darrel had two 70 SSJs at different times, but my memory is a little sketchy. I physically saw the ebay one, but I vaguely remember him talking about another 70....

Those two SSJs went to the same dealer (18-764) but the lower VIN car has a later date. I'm not sure how that happened.

Harvey, Darrel bought my 70 in 96 or 97. Last we saw each other, I believe you had some idea of its whereabouts, PA I thought you said. I've completely lost track of it. Too far out of the loop. Heck, I've been out of FL for nearly 3 years.

[ssj71]

Originally Posted by einstein

Harvey, Darrel bought my 70 in 96 or 97. Last we saw each other, I believe you had some idea of its whereabouts, PA I thought you said. I've completely lost track of it. Too far out of the loop. Heck, I've been out of FL for nearly 3 years.

Boy do I remember your 70 SSJ! All I can say is RATS, for a couple of reasons!

I had actually forgotten that Darrel bought that car, and I know yours was in darned good shape back then, so I'm quite positive he had multiple 70 SSJs. And I'm also sure the ebay one isn't your Orlando car.

Where are you living these days?

[muscle_collector]

Darrell bought a limelight green stick gp from me back in the 90's. anyone know what became of it?

[Keith Vrabec]

SOLD SOLD SOLD

to who and how much???

[red1975pacer]

RAM air, did you get it?

[birdsandgoats]

From what I have been told last night is is going to be in northern Alberta not to far from the tar sands soon. I sold a 69 four speed to the same guy many years ago. He has a few Grand Prix's.

[4 spd gp dude]

Steve
I bought the first 4 spd GP I had
ever seen from you and yes that
was a long time ago.....I nearly
made it all the way home before
killing the motor racing a guy in
a 396 camaro........................
I traded you a 428 short block
back then was that an HO.....

[RamAir]

Originally Posted by red1975pacer

RAM air, did you get it?

I am not the buyer. I emailed the seller's agent for more information and he didn't respond. I cooled on the car mostly because of the body filler rumors. I was the high bidder before the auction ended though, but the reserve had not been met.

[Keith Vrabec]

Could use the price for current SSJ market values. (No I'm not selling my cars)