Original hemi dart information

[MrEd3]

I found this old post thru a random google search about my grandfather. My Grandfather, Frank Madden, owned Mister Ed. I have a picture of him racing it, but it is too large to upload. I will try to size it down some more. My grandfather died in 2010 after battling Parkinson’s disease. In his final stages with dimentia, he still talked about building race cars all the time. I will ask my mom for more info about this particular car if you’d like.

Originally Posted by HEMIDARTDAVE

As far as we know...the ownership history on the "MISTER ED" Dart:

Ed Knesevich (Columbus, OH)(Ed bought the Dart from Grand-Spaulding Dodge)
Frank Madden (Greenup, KY)
Tony Chickery (NY)
Frank Yokem (CT?)
Frank Dudash (MI)
Terry Thurman) (MI)
Norbert Knorr (MI)

Does anyone know Mrs. Knesevich, Frank Madden, Frank Yokem, or Mrs. Dudash?

[Frito]

I knew your grandfather well. I do know where one of his 68 Hemi Darts is located now. I have some photos from him racing at Riverside dragstrip in Proctorville, Ohio. Give me a call 606 923 9220

[Frito]

Madden

[Frito]

Madden at Riverside This is one of the Cudas. Hed bought and sold a lot of cars. Ask your mom if she remembers Glen worthington or Peanut Stephens? They raced with Frank A Fritofoto

[MrEd3]

Originally Posted by Frito

Madden at Riverside This is one of the Cudas. Hed bought and sold a lot of cars. Ask your mom if she remembers Glen worthington or Peanut Stephens? They raced with Frank A Fritofoto

Yes, Glen Worthington was my great uncle, my grandfather’s brother in law.

[SSSwede]

A little story about these guys from back then, would be so nice...

[gsa612]

A few weeks ago Daryl had his car at a local show that has around 800 cars. Also heard from a mutual friend that they were going cruisin' after the show.The car got/gets a lot of attention!!...gsa612 (sorry, the image will not enlarge)

[L78 Nova]

Originally Posted by gsa612

A few weeks ago Daryl had his car at a local show that has around 800 cars. Also heard from a mutual friend that they were going cruisin' after the show.The car got/gets a lot of attention!!...gsa612 (sorry, the image will not enlarge)

Hey John how are you doin? Missed that show again due to attending drag week (spectating). Need to catch up with you one of these days !!

[PHAT69AMX]

Question for the community. I have not read through the entire 500+ page thread.

So where exactly was the BUILDING
that the 1968 HURST HEMI DART and BARRACUDA
cars were actually BUILT IN located and what was it's Street Address ?

It was called 'The BUDMAN BUILDING' by the Hurst folks.
It is 'almost' in Madison Heights, MI, but actually just to the east over the Oakland County and Macomb County Line in 'Center Line' township or district or 'city'.

Understanding is the 1968 Hurst Hemi Dart and Barracuda cars were NOT built at the Hurst Performance Research Building located at 1191 East Eleven Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI which still stands today in 2019, and it is funny, because on Google Maps Street view, the 'guy' actually drove all around that building which normally isn't done, but I have a stinkin' suspicion just why 'he' did drive all around that particular building - LOL

[Charlie A]

Got it on very solid ground that this Hemi Dart is still in Arkansas. Has not been out that anyone can remember since early / mid 80's.