VEHICLE SUMMARY
Bill Blair Sr. Vintage Dirt Track Tribute: Decaled as the iconic #2
""Tri-City Speedway"" racer, built as a homage to NASCAR pioneer
and early dirt track legend Bill Blair Sr.
Authentic Race Provenance: Features real period body patches, sheet
metal repairs, and genuine track wear throughout, providing real
historical battle scars and provenance rather than looking like a
modern recreation.
Classic Flathead V8 Power: Powered by a believed to be Ford
1946-1948 59-Series 239ci Flathead V8 (date code K861) breathing
through a single carburetor and aggressive open exhaust headers
with side dumps.
Authentic Stripped Race Prep: Purpose-built dirt track interior
featuring a safety roll cage, single vinyl bucket racing seat, and
classic banjo steering wheel.
Vintage Dash & Switchgear: Retains a striking red original-style
1940 Ford instrument bezel with oil pressure and a tucked in
aftermarket water temperature gauge and toggle switchgear.
Race Stance & Rolling Stock: Rides on red steel racing wheels
fitted with wide McCreary P265/60D15 dirt track tires, tubular
front brush guard, and side nerf bars.
CONDITION & KNOWN QUIRKS (READ BEFORE BUYING)
Authentic Body & Sheet Metal Patina: Exhibits genuine race-damaged
body patches, vintage sheet metal repairs, and battle scars from
its track days, preserving its authentic vintage racing
history.
Track-Only / Non-Street-Legal Spec: Built specifically as a vintage
dirt track racer or exhibition vehicle; strictly non-street-legal
(no headlights, tail lights, turn signals, wipers, or horn).
Stripped Interior & Glass: Driver and passenger side door glass,
window regulators, and interior door panels have been removed for
race setup.
Aged Vintage Dirt Track Tires: Fitted with McCreary dirt track
bias-ply tires carrying 1979 or 1989 date codes (intended for
display or low-speed exhibition only).
Instrument Disclosures: Oil pressure and water temperature gauges
functioned when tested; speedometer and odometer are
non-functional. Brake lights are wired for trailer towing hookup
only.
Rare Rides Company
Phone: 980-306-8100 / Email:
[email protected]
No tax, tag, or title fees collected.
Title Status: Bill of Sale Only
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater N/A
Speedometer NO
Odometer NO
Oil PSI Gauge/Light YES
Temperature Gauge/Light YES
Fuel Gauge N/A
Tachometer N/A
Wipers N/A
Windows N/A
Horn N/A
Radio N/A
Headlights N/A
Tail Lights N/A
Brake Lights NO- Trailer hook up only
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals N/A
Emergency Brake N/A
4x4/AWD N/A
Tire Condition: Dirt Track Tires dating to either 1979 or 1989
Keys - Ignition N/A Door N/A Trunk N/A
Seatbelts Front: NO Rear: N/A
Runs & Drives YES
