Delivery and Original Ownership

The kar was originally finished in Sauterne Gold and delivered to Mason Motors in Kokomo, Indiana in November 1965. It was purchased new by Ethel Staton. on December 1, 1965, as indicated in the original owner's manual. It was later sold to an unknown buyer.

Ronald Conn Ownership: (1978-1981)

In 1978, the kar was purchased by Ronald Conn, in Decorah, Iowa.

·         Participated in amateur drag race events at NEITA Raceway & Tri-State Raceway, Iowa

·         Spun bearing, original engine pulled and replaced.

John Kinney Ownership (1981–1984)

In 1981, the Kar was purchased by John Kinney of Burlington, Iowa for $1,900 after being advertised in the Decorah, Iowa newspaper.

·         Had a 1967 Ford Fairlane 289 engine

·         Previously used as a drag kar

·         Color was "root beer brown" at time of purchase

·         Converted into a road racer

·         Shelby drop modification performed

·         Amateur raced at the Hillclimb event, Peoria, Illinois and Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (1982–1983)

Rusty Hutchinson Ownership (1984–1986)

In 1984, Rusty Hutchinson. of Des Moines, Iowa purchased the kar from family member John Kinney for approximately $2,300.

·         Repainted the kar white

Boyd Hutchinson and Matt Hutchinson Ownership (1986–2004)

In 1986, Boyd Hutchinson and Matt Hutchinson of Kalamazoo, Michigan purchased the kar from family member Rusty Hutchinson.

·         Boyd was a Ford engineer from 1963 to 1993

·         Father/Son project acquired and rebuilt a non-original HiPo engine around 1997–1998

Dale Yoder Ownership (2004–2016)

In 2004, Dale Yoder of Hicksville, Ohio purchased the kar at the Auctions America Car Corral in Auburn, Indiana

·         Title paperwork documented appx 40,000 miles at the time of purchase

·         Refinished in Dodge Viper Red with white stripes as GT-350 replica

·         Drivetrain left untouched due to excellent performance

Robert Rosendahl Ownership (2016–2017)

In 2016, Robert Rosendahl of Menomonie, Wisconsin purchased the kar

·         sold it after short ownership because he was a "mopar guy"

Evan Tugby Ownership (2017–Present)

In August 2017, Evan Tugby of Pine Haven, Wyoming purchased the kar for $40,000.

·         Pulled it on Uhaul back to San Antonio, TX while in the Air Force.  Trunk contained original Autolite carb, original radiator, original hipo fuel pump

·         Six year rotisserie restoration between military assignments in TX, ID, WY

·         Painted in sapphire blue vintage racing livery

Historical Photo Rediscovery (2022-2024)

In Dec 2022:

·         Robert Conn, (son of previous owner Ronald Conn) contacted Evan. Tugby with original 289 block and provided additional history on the kar.

In February 2024:

·         Matt Hutchinson posted historic photos including the VIN online to find current owner

·         Contact was made with Evan Tugby

·         Original hard copy photos from the early to mid 1980s were shared