R1 4 spd Daytona on CL

[nels]

Thought someone might have an interest in this car. It is rough with no eng or trans but it was originally equipped with the R1 4 spd 63V 7065. Red red vinyl/ cloth buckets.

http://nmi.craigslist.org/cto/4335956973.html

[SScopelli]

Not doubting you, but where did you see it was an original R1? i have a 63 4speed but it is a stock 289/4bbl/dual exhaust..

But, I'm digging the body with no trim holes in it.. Plain Jane HT.. Hopefully NOS sheet metal..

Look at these Gems.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4331086982.html

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4347133798.html

[sals54]

Has anyone checked the VIN to confirm that this was indeed an R1 car? Nels, do you have the info available?

[PackardV8]

The rear could be a Ford 9".

It would be an interesting platform if someone wanted to build a Pure Stock contender without taking a restored or driver car off the road.

The first thing we did when building a Stock class car back in the bad old days was to start with the lightest body (does anyone know how much more, if any, a hardtop weighs than a sedan?) then take it apart to strip out all the undercoating, floor mats, heater, radio. This one's already there.

jack vines

[Warren Webb]

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4347133798.html

This blue 4 door custom looks like a gem. I wish I had a boat to trade!

[nels]

Yes, I checked the records and it is a factory built R1 4spd. I would not have mentioned it if I didn't know for sure. Body #769, built 10/1/62, delivered to Detroit area, no disc brakes.

[nels]

Sal, it also came with wing guards, pb radio and heater, white walls and full wheel covers
But... It is rough.

[sals54]

Thanks nels. I just wanted to check. It seems that the VIN alone should be worth most of the money he's asking. It would certainly be a shame to see this car get away. I've got 4 projects in the fire now. One more would put me away.
In my mind, it would be appropriate even for a standard 2 door hardtop Lark, that's currently a "driver", to give up its life and all its internal organs, to save this one. We could search out the original engine later. But that's just me.

[candbstudebakers]

It also has a 66 dash, not the 63 style.

[stude dude]

It also has a 66 dash, not the 63 style.

I think its a 1963 dash with wood grain stuck on the mouldings.

Chris.

[avantilover]

Where did you discover the details about being an R1 etc., can't see anything in the listing mentioning this? Am curious as to what "the records" are which were consulted, is this from the museum or other source, just that some of you say this and the majority of us have no way of doing the same.

[candbstudebakers]

I think its a 1963 dash with wood grain stuck on the mouldings.

Chris.

I think you might be right Chris after taking a 2nd and 3 rd look it could still be the 63 style.

[sweetolbob]

It's about 80 miles from here. If anyone gets serious, I'll make a trip north but not on a whim.

Bob

[SScopelli]

Where did you discover the details about being an R1 etc., can't see anything in the listing mentioning this? Am curious as to what "the records" are which were consulted, is this from the museum or other source, just that some of you say this and the majority of us have no way of doing the same.

A mistake I made as well. Sorry nels

Looks like Nels contacted the seller to get the vin 63V7065, and he looked it up..

[nels]

A mistake I made as well. Sorry nels

Looks like Nels contacted the seller to get the vin 63V7065, and he looked it up..

You are right. Turn over all rocks.
I didn't tell the owner it was an R1 as he wouldn't know what that is anyway. I think it is priced about right for what we know it is but should be bought for less. Saying it was anything special would probably drive the price somewhere in the stupid range.