Purpose-built open-road competition car formerly owned and raced by Joel Hannig at the Big Bend Open Road Race and Silver State Classic Challenge. Campaigned as car #478 in the Unlimited category, it earned multiple victories in the 200+ MPH category during the 2010s.
IMPORTANT: This car is being sold as a competition project. The rebuilt transmission is currently removed, and the driveshaft is missing. The rebuilt transmission is included with the sale. The engine, differential, rear axle and remaining drivetrain components are installed. The asking price reflects its present condition.
The car features a NASCAR-style tube-frame chassis with a 1995 Ford Thunderbird body configuration. Power comes from a bored Chrysler big-block V8 configured to run on methanol. This is a serious competition vehicle with documented high-speed open-road racing history—not a converted street car or decorative NASCAR replica.
Features include:
• NASCAR-style tubular race chassis
• 1995 Thunderbird body configuration
• Bored Chrysler big-block V8
• Methanol fuel system
• Rebuilt transmission included but not installed
• Purpose-built high-speed suspension and braking systems
• Full competition cockpit and safety equipment
• Open-road aerodynamic configuration
• Previously campaigned as car #478
• Extra set of racing wheels and tires included
• Documented Big Bend and Silver State history
• Multiple 200+ MPH-category victories
This Thunderbird offers an unusual combination of proven high-speed capability, distinctive stock-car appearance and recognized open-road racing history. It could potentially be returned to open-road competition, adapted for track days, road-course use, hill climbs or time attack, or preserved as an impressive piece of American grassroots motorsports history.
This is a specialized, methanol-fueled competition vehicle and is not street legal. It should be professionally inspected, serviced and recommissioned before returning to competition. The condition and certification status of the belts, fuel cell, fire system, tires and other safety equipment should be verified by the buyer for the intended racing organization.
Located near Deming, New Mexico and sold on a bill of sale. Additional photographs, specifications and available racing documentation can be provided to serious buyers. Buyer is responsible for transportation; assistance with loading can be arranged.
Asking $22,500 OBO.
