Umm, this is intergang. Being from SW Ontario and a car guy who’s only 51 at this time, I remember some of these old cars kicking around. So a Ford in my area would have come to the attention of Don Henderson.
As I recall, another place that went by the name Rutledge garage or salvage, that I don’t recall, we just called it “Rutledge” had this old race wagon that was rumored to be a 427. I believe Don Henderson ran a factory Ford SS 427 car around this era of this wagon too. Don knew about the car and years later I heard he acquired this wagon from Rutledge.
I believe this is the same car! I spoke with Don Jr after Sr. had past. He offered it to me with a 427 side oiler and correct 4 speed top loader as well.
FYI Don Sr. was also the guy who found and restored the GT350 COUPE. I remember him talking about the first time it went to a Shelby show and everyone was upset that he brought this abortion to the high class Shelby show!!! That is until Carol himself came by and authenticated the car as a legit, one of 6 GT350 COUPE’s that he made. The man had some very wild Fords. RIP Sr. and Jr.
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