Vehicle Description
Special ordered new by Dave Thomas, founder of the Wendy's fast
food chain. Dave custom ordered this factory built 1978 Glassic
roadster to suit his specific needs, which was an eye catching
paint scheme using the colors from the Wendy's logos. Most of the
Glassics were equipped with a 4 cyl and no options, Dave ordered
this one with a 302, power steering, brakes and an automatic
transmission. Dave would pull this car behind his RV for
recreational use but also as a promotional vehicle at various
Wendy's locations. Dave was a promoter, but he was also a car
collector. We sold a 1948 Mercury for him in the 1990s. The car
comes with a full binder of receipts of work done to the car over
the years as well as the original Statement of Origin, and Ford
Industrial Registration in Wendy's name as proof of ownership. it
is also listed in the Glassics registry of Limited Editions and
Celebrity Owned Glassics. Other celebrity Glassic owners include
Aero-Smiths Steven Tyler, Chet Atkins, Hubert Humphrey and
Liberace. Bud Wiser and Abercrombie and Fitch had limited Special
Edition created for their branding.
I have driven many replica and kit cars, including the factory
built Shay Model A replicas, I was quite surprised how superior
this car was to drive over the others. I am 6'1" and 270 lbs, I fit
in this car very comfortably. The ride was solid without the
typical fiberglass rattles and vibrations. It had plenty of power
and was simply a pleasure to drive even at 60 mph.
Wendy's has a huge marketing success with the infamous slogan
"Where's the Beef" which wound up on t-shirts, used in presidential
campaigns and even had a board game produced after it! This car
does have the Wendy's logo on the doors and "Where's the Beef"
across the rumble seat, both are removable. The car is also rigged
to voice the famous "Where's the Beef" slogan by sensor when people
walk passed.
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Removable top
Side curtains
Side mounts
Rumble seat
AM / FM Radio
Seat belts
Heater
