Connecting Highway

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

I don't know if the car was originally delivered to long island but george baptiste bought his 68 cuda in the jamaica,queens area.

George told me a funny story about how he had to hide the fact from his wife that it was a race car.He had it in a garage near where he lived in Jamaica (Queens) and told her it was a regular street driven car.Still has the car.Both he and it are in retirement.

[Paul Ceasrine]

68' Hemi Cuda's,
No one seems to know for sure if a true original Factory 68' Hemi Cuda
was delivered to any dealer and/or racer in Long Island or Southern New York in the spring of 68'.
Some mention of Brodlieb Motors in Woodmere, L.I. of getting one, and Idlewild Motors in Springfield Gardens, also getting one. No one has any photos of these cars.
The damn Chrysler Regional Reps kept poor records. If you were close friends with a Regional Rep, you could fork over some _ _ _ _ , and
get a 68' Hemi A-Body/A-Bomb for $4200. Racers price, but you had to go out to Ferndale, Michigan to pick up the car.
paul

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

George told me a funny story about how he had to hide the fact from his wife that it was a race car.He had it in a garage near where he lived in Jamaica (Queens) and told her it was a regular street driven car.Still has the car.Both he and it are in retirement.

Hi Ed, were you there at the E town Nats that misty Friday night when George almost hit the wall. Knowing how unmolested that one owner car is could anybody guess what it's worth, Paul.

[cammer427]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

The 'Brooklyn Heavy' 68' Dart sure looks right. But if I recall, a Tunnel-Ram was added. The rear wheels are properly set, indicating that it had a proper Dana rear (for the A-Body).

So it's quite possible it was a true BO29, but no-one's sure if it was the Mutt bros ex-car?

[Casey Miles]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

cammer427,
The 'Brooklyn Heavy' 68' Dart sure looks right. But if I recall, a
Tunnel-Ram was added. The rear wheels are properly set, indicating that it had a proper Dana rear (for the A-Body).
Joe Jill of Speedwin Automotive (Hauppauge, L.I) who prepped the
'Brookyln Heavy' Dart also had a 68' Hemi Dart (SS/BA car).
The 69' Cuda (not an original 68' Factory Hemi) Hemi was
Sox & Martins A/MP car, that Billy 'The Kid' Stepp drove.

As crazy as this sounds, only 3 (original purchased) 68' Hemi Darts ended up in the Long Island and Southern New York area.
Charlie Castaldo (4-speed), Scarsdale, NY
S & K Speed Shop (4-speed), West Babylon, L.I., NY
Joe Jill 'Speedwin' (Automatic), Hauppauge, L.I., NY
* One other that came through the area, but not accounted for
Cy Greene Dodge, Manhassett.
Paul

Joe Jill's Dart was origianlly called "Ram Rod" which was owned by Joe Armor.
Also there was a Cuda SS/A bought by George Baptiste, he bought it from a private owner somewhere in Brooklyn after some kid told him about the car sitting in a garage. Talked to George at Indy 1994.
BTW, Manhatten Speed used to have a hell of a Cristmas party! Food, drinking and naked women. If you wanted a BJ, all you had to do is have it done in front of everyone as a show. LOL!

[Paul Ceasrine]

Casey,
How do I get invited to that party?
I'll bring the chips.
Can I use the line from Sheriff Bart in 'Blazing Saddles'.
'Excuse me, while I whip this out'.

On the Joe Jill "Speedwin Automotive' SS/BA car.
They had a shop in Hauppauge, L.I., and off Jericho Turnpike in
Mineola. That car came through Ebbets Field Dodge, in Brooklyn.

Paul