Vehicle Description
Show quality restoration. This is #749 of 750 built. Previously in
the Hendricks collection. Powered by a "Q" code 428 Cobra Jet
engine with automatic transmission, power steering and power
brakes. The Talladega was produced so that its aerodynamic features
could be used on NASCAR's super speedways (back when the motto was
"win on Sunday...sell on Monday"). NASCAR rules required that a
certain number of any model raced must be produced for public sale
for it to be considered a "stock car" (homolagation). The nose on
the Talladega is extended and slanted, the grill is flush and the
front bumper is actually a modified rear bumper. The rockers are
rolled higher (a clever way to allow the Talladega to sit lower on
the track while staying within NASCAR clearance restrictions). This
era was considered the "Aero Wars" and took place during the 1969
and 1970 seasons. The Talladega was by far the most successful of
the aero carsl. NASCAR implemented a rule change for the 1971
season which put an end to the aero wars (aero cars would be
required to run maxuim 5.0 liter powerplants). The Dodge Charger
500, Dodge Daytona, Plymouth Superbird and Mercury Cyclone spoiler
II were the other combatants in th aero wars.
