Bubble Gum

COPO PETE · #1 01-29-2002, 02:42 PM

Anyone ever collect "American Hot Rod Association" bubble gum cards? Showed a picture of the car and gave a great bio on the back. Car's like Mr Norm's "Super Charger" 1970 Dodge Charger Funny Car, Hiner& Miller Camaro GT 3,(302 Z running 11.2 in 1970), Mike Burkhart/Mart Higginbothom, Camaro funny car 1970, Terry Hedrick's "Super Shaker" Chevy 2 funny car,Larry Christpherson "Chevy II" funny car, and of course Sandy Elliot's 69 top stock Mustang (border bandits). Never seen anyone else have them!
Peter

[Edited by COPO PETE (01-29-2002 at 09:42 AM).]

**bkhpah** · #2 01-29-2002, 04:17 PM

I think we have all if not most of the Dick Harrell cards...BKH

**SS427** · #3 01-29-2002, 04:24 PM

I have almost a complete set, may even horse trade some day. Many more got thrown away unfortunately. There were several series and I need to look and see which ones I have. I believe these were produced by Fleer.

[Edited by SS427 (01-29-2002 at 11:24 AM).]

**SS427** · #4 01-30-2002, 03:05 AM

I pulled them out tonight. I have partial sets of the '72 AHRA RACEUSA set (74 cards)and AHRA Drag Nationals (70 cards). Very interesting history.

StealthBird · #5 01-30-2002, 06:00 PM

I have almost a complete set as well. I think these were made by Fleer. I used to buy packs of these just to get a Garlits card or two. In 1992, I took the Butch Leal card from this set ("California Flash" Duster) and had Butch sign it at the U.S. Nationals. He smiled from ear to ear when he saw the card, and asked if I had another one.

Should have traded him for a ride in his Pro Stocker.

**SS427** · #6 01-30-2002, 06:17 PM

I see them quite frequently at toy, automoblia, and die cast shows. They are also found from time to time on e-bay. Prices at the shows have ranged from $40 to over $100 for a complete perfect set and about $1 per card on e-bay. I am not sure how many series and/or years were made but I believe it to be pretty extensive.

Mike had the right idea and I have a couple of extra Mongoose and Snake cards that would be nice to have autographed, that is if you can get Don to sign any of the Snake cards.

Could there also be some Super Cars that we now own that were pictured back then.......

Rat_Pack · #7 01-30-2002, 07:41 PM

SS427, the SNAKE will sign anything if he is not busy. Same goes for the MONGOO$E. They both signed my cards while at the Fram Southern Nationals. Super nice drivers and always a smile on their faces. They don't have the arrogant attitudes of some modern day funny car drivers.

Does anyone have an extra Bill Heilscher "Mr Bardahl" Camaro card they would want to sell?.........RatPack..................

**SS427** · #8 01-30-2002, 08:45 PM

I used to race Pro Stock in 1981-1984 and talked with Don frequently. He was not the frendliest guy in race gear. You had to catch him in the right mood.

I will see if I have an extra one of the Bardahl cards.

69yenkoman · #9 01-31-2002, 05:26 AM

If you dont have any but would like to buy some can you still do so? If you can where do you go?

**SS427** · #10 02-08-2002, 02:19 AM

Found these on e-bay tonight. FWIW

http://www.cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayI...m=1803132882++

Sorry, that link didn't work. It's e-bay #1803132882 at any rate.

[Edited by SS427 (02-07-2002 at 09:19 PM).]

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