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Dirt Oval
Year
1940
Condition
Race ready
Car
- Year
- 1940
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Deluxe
Racing
- Discipline
- Dirt Oval
Powertrain
- Engine
- Believed Ford 239ci flathead V8, single carb, open headers
Safety
- Cage
- Safety roll cage
Condition
- Title
- Bill of sale only
Other
- safety
- No front seat belts; track-only, not street legal
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Description
This vehicle is on consignment with Rare Rides Company and is located in Statesville, NC
VEHICLE SUMMARY
Bill Blair Sr. Vintage Dirt Track Tribute: Decaled as the iconic #2 "Tri-City Speedway" racer, built as a homage to NASCAR pioneer and early dirt track legend Bill Blair Sr.
Authentic Race Provenance: Features real period body patches, sheet metal repairs, and genuine track wear throughout, providing real historical battle scars and provenance rather than looking like a modern recreation.
Classic Flathead V8 Power: Powered by a believed to be Ford -Series 239ci Flathead V8 (date code K861) breathing through a single carburetor and aggressive open exhaust headers with side dumps.
Authentic Stripped Race Prep: Purpose-built dirt track interior featuring a safety roll cage, single vinyl bucket racing seat, and classic banjo steering wheel.
Vintage Dash & Switchgear: Retains a striking red original-style 1940 Ford instrument bezel with oil pressure and a tucked in aftermarket water temperature gauge and toggle switchgear.
Race Stance & Rolling Stock: Rides on red steel racing wheels fitted with wide McCreary P265/60D15 dirt track tires, tubular front brush guard, and side nerf bars.
CONDITION & KNOWN QUIRKS (READ BEFORE BUYING)
Authentic Body & Sheet Metal Patina: Exhibits genuine race-damaged body patches, vintage sheet metal repairs, and battle scars from its track days, preserving its authentic vintage racing history.
Track-Only / Non-Street-Legal Spec: Built specifically as a vintage dirt track racer or exhibition vehicle; strictly non-street-legal (no headlights, tail lights, turn signals, wipers, or horn).
Stripped Interior & Glass: Driver and passenger side door glass, window regulators, and interior door panels have been removed for race setup.
Aged Vintage Dirt Track Tires: Fitted with McCreary dirt track bias-ply tires carrying 1979 or 1989 date codes (intended for display or low-speed exhibition only).
Instrument Disclosures: Oil pressure and water temperature gauges functioned when tested; speedometer and odometer are non-functional. Brake lights are wired for trailer towing hookup only.
More photos are available on our full listing on our website.
Title Status: Bill of Sale Only
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater N/A
Speedometer NO
Odometer NO
Oil PSI Gauge/Light YES
Temperature Gauge/Light YES
Fuel Gauge N/A
Tachometer N/A
Wipers N/A
Windows N/A
Horn N/A
Radio N/A
Headlights N/A
Tail Lights N/A
Brake Lights NO- Trailer hook up only
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals N/A
Emergency Brake N/A
4x4/AWD N/A
Tire Condition: Dirt Track Tires dating to either 1979 or 1989
Keys – Ignition N/A Door N/A Trunk N/A
Seatbelts Front: NO Rear: N/A
Runs & Drives YES
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