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For Sale: 1994 Dodge Avenger in Las Vegas, Nevada

Vehicle Description

Description:

A Dale Earnhardt NASCAR just sold at Barrett Jackson for $455,000!!!!!!!!!!

Offered for sale is the most significant race car in history. No other race car in the history of the world can claim the lineage of world class drivers which have competed in this historic vehicle.

If you have any questions, please call Brian Richards at 704-682-4149. Car can be seen in Las Vegas.

First time offered for sale since 2016 restoration. 1994 Dodge IROC race car. 

Chassis was originally built by Banjo Matthews for use in the 1984 IROC Camaro race cars. This car/chassis (no.4) performed in 31 IROC races as a Camaro, then a Daytona and finally as an Avenger.

When IROC switched to Dodge Daytonas in 1990, the chassis was retrofitted with Dodge power and the Daytona body. Finally in 1994, the IROC race cars were all fitted with the Dodge Avenger bodies, as shown here. This car retains one of the original IROC Dodge 355 cu. in. 9:1 compression race engines, with only 45 hours runtime since last rebuilt by Ilmore Engineering. (Receipt in hand.) The Richmond Super T10 four-speed transmission and Stock Car Products quick change rear end are also authentic 

IROC components, also with low hours. This car is ready for track fun or a museum. Currently set up in road course configuration, but since its restoration has only been used for car shows and cruise-ins, where it is always a crowd favorite.

HISTORY:

Mark Martin won at Darlington in '94 and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. won at Talladega in '95, both driving this car. Earnhardt clinched the championship in 1995 with his win in this car at Talladega in a nail biting finish. Neil Bonnet and Geoff Brabham drove this car to victories as well.

After the '95 season, the IROC Avengers were retired and this car became one of twelve IROC Avengers that were used as promotional "school" cars by the Penske-run Marlboro Racing Experience from 1999 to 2010. These twelve Avengers were all rebuilt, painted Marlboro red and white, and fitted with passenger seats. 

This car was recently restored back to 1995 race appearance, except minor mechanical upgrades and the passenger seat were retained.  During the restoration, the driver history was provided by former IROC officials based upon the original stamped chassis numbers, body component ID numbers, and the original 1994 tan race paint uncovered throughout the car.

Recent Competition History

TV broadcast video from Earnhardt's 1995 IROC Talladega win in this car can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G-hfPg_WGI

PLEASE NOTE: this is a race car and not street legal...it is sold on a BILL OF SALE. Designation of clear title above is due to the requirement that a pre-fill category is selected and Bill of Sale is not an option.

THIS CAR IS HIGHLY DOCUMENTED INCLUDING LOG SHEET SHOWING THAT THESE WORLD FAMOUS DRIVERS HAVE RACED IN THIS CAR: GORDON JOHNCOCK, AJ FOYT, GEOFF BRABHAM, DEREK BELL, KEN SCHRADER, SCOTT PRUETT, MARK MARTIN, AL UNSER Sr, AL UNSER Jr., DALE EARNHARDT Sr, TERRY LABONTE, HARRY GANT, HURLEY HAYWOOD, RUSTY WALLACE, SCOTT KINSER, DANNY SULLIVAN, BOBBY RAHAL, JOCHEN MAAS, NEIL BONNETT, TOM KENDALL, BOB WOLLEK, DARREL WALTRIP, ROBERTO GUERRERO, JUAN MANUEL FANGIO II, & others

NO RACE CAR CAN COME CLOSE TO THIS CONDITION AND PEDIGREE

Nowhere in the world will you ever find a single race car which has been raced by so many diferent racing legends from so many different disciplines. Mark Martin won at Darlington in '94 and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. won at Talladega in '95 on his 43rd Birthday, both driving this car as part of their championship winning seasons. In 1984, Neil Bonnett drove this chassis to Victory at Michigan, and what would be his last ever IROC victory.

 

One year after Earhardt's Taladega win in this car Jack Arute proclaimed it as "The greatest race ever heald in IROC history", where  Dale Earnhardt "had an additional motivating factor that day because he was celebrating his 43rd birthday". Having started at the back of the field, The race was the ultimate display of Earnhardt's mastery of the Superspeedway against the world's best in equal cars. 

 

In 1985, This car was also the star of the wildest finish in IROC history. When AJ Foyt was spun from the lead while dueling to the finish with Cale Yarborough and Tom Sneva at Daytona, he was able to drive this car through the grass blindly to still finish 3rd while the windshield sailed into the concession stand. The ensuing post race interview discussions between Foyt, Yarborough, and Sneva are an all time classic!  

 

 

The car is signed by Dave Marcis..original test driver for the IROC cars as well as Ray Evernham - fabricator for the IROC cars.

This car can be seen on Ray Evernham's show "Glory Road".

Documentation includes significant correspondence from Jay Signore, President to of the IROC series as well as Jim Meister of Penske racing. Jim still works with Penske.

From Jim Meister:

From: Jim Meister

Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:50 PM

Subject: IROC Avenger #4

 

"Yes your car is IROC #4. The BP with a R means it was a repair. Probably had a rear clip put on it in 92,thats why it has two BP numbers on it. Banjo never put a central chassis number on the chassis. every time a car would get a front clip on it the BP number would change."

 

 "My records show it as one of the original cars in 84 Starting life as a Camaro. As far as I know there was only one cream colored car until 96 when we changed to Laughlin Cars."

 

 "I have attached the drivers to finish that I have for that Chassis."

 

Any more questions please feel free to ask.

 

Thanks,

 

Jim Meister

 

Performance Data

Weight: 3600 lbs

Engine

Engine Builder: IROC

Manufacturer: Dodge

Type: V-8

Displacement: 355 cu. in.

Horsepower: 480

Induction: Edelbrock Victor 340 intake, with new Holley 750 cfm 4150HP carb.

Heads: Brodix Aluminum

Block: iron Mopar

Main Caps: four bolt

Crankshaft: forged

Pistons: Diamond

Valve Train: Jesel

Clutch: Alcon

Exhaust: stainless headers, open

Total Time: 45 hours

dry sump oil system

Fuel System

Fuel Cell

Manufacturer: Fuel Safe

Capacity: 33 gals

Fuel Pump: Carter mechanical

Fuel Type: 110 octane

Oil/Water System

Oil Cooler: yes

Electrical System

Ignition: MSD

Transmission

Manfacturer: Richmond

Type: Super T10

Trans Cooler: no

Rear End

Manufacturer: Stock Car Products

Type: quick change

Cooler: yes

Body

Construction: fiberglass

Color: tan/cream

Paint: PPG Concept single stage

Condition: excellent

Custom molded for IROC by Diversified Glass Products

Chassis

Type: Tube steel. 105 in. wheelbase

Builder: Banjo Matthews

Front Suspension: original IROC

Rear Suspension: original IROC

Brakes: Coleman

Steering: power

Wheels: Aero, steel NASCAR

Tires: Goodyear Eagle race slicks

Interior

Fire System: new bottle

Restraints: current

Condition: excellent

Spares

4 rims

dollies

1 painted and decaled replacment nose

4 brake rotors

1 cover

PLEASE NOTE: this is a race car and not street legal...it is sold on a BILL OF SALE. Designation of clear title above is due to the requirement that a pre-fill category is selected and Bill of Sale is not an option.

 

THIS CAR IS HIGHLY DOCUMENTED INCLUDING RECORDS SHOWING THAT THESE WORLD FAMOUS DRIVERS HAVE RACED IN THIS CAR: GORDON JOHNCOCK, AJ FOYT, GEOFF BRABHAM, DEREK BELL, KEN SCHRADER, SCOTT PRUETT, MARK MARTIN, AL UNSER SR, DALE EARNHARDT Sr, TERRY LABONTE, HARRY GANT, HURLEY HAYWOOD, RUSTY WALLACE, SCOTT KINSER, DANNY SULLIVAN, BOBBY RAHAL, JOCHEN MAAS, NEIL BONNETT, TOM KENDALL, BOB WOLLEK, DARREL WALTRIP, ROBERTO GUERRERO, JUAN MANUEL FANGIO II, & others

 

NO RACE CAR CAN COME CLOSE TO THIS CONDITION AND PEDIGREE

Car is listed elsewhere for sale..accordingly, Seller reserves the right to end the auction early.

Vehicle Details

  • 1994 Dodge Avenger
  • Listing ID: CC-1172723
  • Price: $110,000 (OBO)
  • Location:Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Year:1994
  • Make:Dodge
  • Model:Avenger
  • Exterior Color:Tan
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Engine Size:V-8
  • Odometer:0
  • Restoration History:Fully Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Excellent
  • Seat Material:Cloth
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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