FOUND: 1963 Pontiac SD race car!

Ebay Motors can turn up some real surprises sometimes. A lucky seller discovered the old Tempest parts car he has for sale is none other than a lost 1963 Pontiac Super Duty drag strip car belonging to Stan Antlocer. Sold new in 1963, this vehicle was shipped to Stan Long Pontiac in Detroit, Michigan and campaigned as a 1/4 mile drag strip car driven by Stan Antlocer. The original Tempest platform was a four cylinder vehicle with "rope drive" transmission. Some V8 cars were produced as well with the small 326 V8 Pontiac engine in 1963. Of course, the factory race cars were equipped with bigger engines such as the 326HO or a 421 SD.
The whereabouts of the Antlocer SD Tempest was a mystery for ages. All that had been recovered was the front clip somewhere in Florida. The rest of the car surfaced in Harrison, Michigan this year. It survives in pretty good shape. There's surface rust, but the racing heritage is there. Take a look at the trunk compartment and dashboard. Clearly a vintage racer. The usual rear battery conversion and oversized fuel tank is part of the package along with heavy duty rear axle and V8 conversion inside the engine bay. There is no drivetrain and no keys, but the original window glass and some speed equipment is available. The bidding is already around the mid $50,000 level and climbing on this historically important Pontiac find. FLASH!! Bidding has now topped $75,100 on this vehicle, amazing!FINAL BID: $226,521.00, where's that old Tempest sedan I left at the farm???