Fremont Raceway Wheel Standing Valiant

[Dibbons]

I ran my little 273 powered '65 Valiant (four door/four speed I installed the A833) with an 8 3/4 rear end (4.56) at Fremont Raceway (circa 1975-1980) where it ran a best of 12.72 @ 108 mph. I have zero photos of the car at the track. However, a friend just sent me this photo that has been posted on Facebook group "Fremont Drag Strip" showing the Valiant pulling a wheel stand. I sold the vehicle to the Renteria Brothers circa 1980 who evidently added the hood scoop, larger slicks, and changed the drive train. Eventually it was painted black (see current photo). I don't believe it ever pulled a wheelie when I owned/drove it. The second (middle) photo below shows its street legal condition when I sold it in 1980.

 

[ckessel]

I've seen the car at Famosa. Thats awesome you used to own it. Know what they used in the past as a push car? Valiant wagon.