Barrett-Jackson Lot: 707 - 1977 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALE YARBOROUGH RACE CAR
Detailed Information
Lot Number: 707
Auction: SCOTTSDALE 2013
Status: SOLD
Sale Type: NO RESERVE
Price: *$22,000.00
Year: 1977
Make: OLDSMOBILE
Model: CUTLASS
Style: CALE YARBOROUGH RACE CAR
VIN: BP7964R
Exterior Color: RED/WHITE
Interior Color: RED
Cylinders: 8
Engine Size: 350
Transmission: MANUAL
Description
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass was built by the legend car builder Banjo Matthews for car owner Junior Johnson. Driven by 3 time NASCAR champion Cale Yarborough and sponsored by First National City Travelers Checks, this car was instrumental in Yarborough winning the championship in 1978. Legend crew chief Travis Carter who worked for Junior Johnson in 1978 oversaw the restoration and authenticated and certified the car in 2000. In 2004 Yarborough drove this car under the lights at Darlington Raceway int he presence of a large crowd to celebrate the lighting of "The Lady in Black". A very authentic and rare piece of racing history. Also included is a Bell Racing helmet autographed by Cale Yarborough.
**SOLD ON BILL OF SALE**
*Price Includes Buyers Commission
*Price Includes Buyers Commission
Price:
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass built by Banjo Matthews for car owner Junior Johnson and driven by Cale Yarborough. Certified by crew chief Travis Carter. Sold on Bill of Sale only.