Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. The 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 “Hammer” Mason NASCAR No. 87 being offered through Collectors Garage.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. The Galaxie retains its original paint and interior, including the racing seat and tape on the steering wheel.
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Image Credit: Collectors Garage Shown here in the middle of the track is the car’s first driver, Curtis Turner, who took first place in the 1966 Daytona-Permatex 300.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. Hand-built by Ford, the car was later improved by Jim “Hammer” Mason, who worked with the marque’s engineers and brought his own fabrication and engine-building skills to play.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. Under the hood lies a 427 cubic-inch side-oiler V-8 equipped with its original dual carbs and “batwing” air cleaner.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. Mounted on the steel wheels are the original racing tires from Donnie Allison’s run in the 1969 Daytona-Permatex 300.
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Image Credit: Collectors Garage The 1963 Galaxie 500 “Hammer” Mason NASCAR No. 87 being raced by Bobby Allison in 1968.
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Image Credit: Deremer Studios, courtesy of Collectors Garage. In 2001, the car was exhibited at the Ford Racing Centennial celebration, and later appeared in a Ford Motorcraft TV commercial, driven by Ford’s first NASCAR champion, Ned Jarrett.