Goldberg Trans Am

[GOLDBERG]

You are correct ! Ron Kirby drove the car during the early days. Back story is as follows........



Back in the day when I lived within spitting distance of Bill and Ernie Elliot's shop, I had a "70 Challenger(see below) that I used to rip up and down their runway (before I blew the motor). For a 2-3 yr. period, I was an occasional witness to the restoration of this killer car. I drooled at the work they performed. One day I get a flyer for the upcoming Barrett Jackson auction, and low and behold...........the same 1970 Z28 appears. I immediately got on the phone to the person most responsible for the restoration and the questions started to fly. Long story short, my friend (and local legend) Bob Johnson was present at the auction and purchased the car on my behalf. The previous owner was/is quite a racer himself. Gary Bennett, who many of you know from Barrett Jackson, is that man. This car is his love and I've sworn that one day he may buy the car back.
I've had this baby for years and have only hit the track with it once (though that one time was at the Coronado Festival of Speed). After a complete restoration by some of the best in the business, I originally chose not to drive the car. You will be glad to know I've seen the light and have now decided to let 'er breathe!! Hopefully I can get to Willow Springs the 16th........

[thedodgeboys]

Now your talking Mr.Goldberg :-) someday you should do a thread or a book of all the cool cars you have owned. I know I would enjoy the stories that go with the cars.

You are correct ! Ron Kirby drove the car during the early days. Back story is as follows........

Back in the day when I lived within spitting distance of Bill and Ernie Elliot's shop, I had a "70 Challenger(see below) that I used to rip up and down their runway (before I blew the motor). For a 2-3 yr. period, I was an occasional witness to the restoration of this killer car. I drooled at the work they performed. One day I get a flyer for the upcoming Barrett Jackson auction, and low and behold...........the same 1970 Z28 appears. I immediately got on the phone to the person most responsible for the restoration and the questions started to fly. Long story short, my friend (and local legend) Bob Johnson was present at the auction and purchased the car on my behalf. The previous owner was/is quite a racer himself. Gary Bennett, who many of you know from Barrett Jackson, is that man. This car is his love and I've sworn that one day he may buy the car back.
I've had this baby for years and have only hit the track with it once (though that one time was at the Coronado Festival of Speed). After a complete restoration by some of the best in the business, I originally chose not to drive the car. You will be glad to know I've seen the light and have now decided to let 'er breathe!! Hopefully I can get to Willow Springs the 16th........

[GOLDBERG]

Great idea Scott. There's always a story...........Thank god the cars can't speak for themselves!!!Ha Ha