Delivery and Original Ownership

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

John K. Ownership (1981–1984)

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

• Previously used as a drag car

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

• Converted into a road racer

• Shelby drop modification performed

• Competed in Peoria, Illinois and Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (1982–1983)

Rusty H. Ownership (1984–1986)

In 1984, Rusty H. of Des Moines, Iowa purchased the car from John K. for approximately $2,300.

• Repainted the car white

Boyd H. and Matt H. Ownership (1986–2004)

In 1986, Boyd H. and Matt H. of Kalamazoo, Michigan acquired the car.

• Boyd H. was a Ford engineer from 1963 to 1993

• Father/Son project rebuilt the engine around 1997–1998

Dale Y. Ownership (2004–2016)

In 2004, Dale Y. of Hicksville, Ohio purchased the car at the Auctions America Car Corral in Auburn, Indiana.

• Documented with 40,000 original miles

• Refinished in Dodge Viper Red with white stripes as GT350 replica

• Drivetrain left untouched due to excellent performance

Robert R. Ownership (2016–2017)

In 2016, Robert R. of Menomonie, Wisconsin purchased the car.

Evan T. Ownership (2017–Present)

In August 2017, Evan T. of Sundance, Wyoming purchased the car for $40,000.

• Trunk contained original Autolite carb, original radiator, original hipo fuel pump

• Full rotisserie restoration completed

• Refinished in sapphire blue vintage racing livery

Historical Photo Rediscovery (2024)

In February 2024:

• Matt H. posted historic photos including the VIN

• Contact was reestablished with Evan T.

• Original hard copy photos from the early to mid 1980s were provided.