Bill France Wire to Ford; Dec. 20, 1968
We continue to look through the material supplied by Marty Burke and have some additional documents for your inspection. This one is a wire from NASCAR President Bill France to Ford. You can read that NASCAR’s Bill France was concerned about the availabilty of the Boss Mustang and the 429 engine for race car version of the Talladega in this December 20, 1968 wire. Note that there is no mention of the Mercury Spoiler II. As most of us know, the Boss 429 was not approved in time for the Daytona race.
Wire to Ford from Bill France
Bill France’s wire generated the following memo from Jacque Passino to Mr. McLaughlin on the same date. It shows they were also concerned and were to meet the day after Christmas 1969 to discuss.
Ford Reaction
On January 31, 1969 the Talladega News Release was made it official but more on that in another Post.
Soon after the first of the New Year in 1969 on January 6th what appears to be a “Change Notice” was issued for Talladega cars #637 through #750. Does anyone have an explanation on what this is or what it could be for?
Change Notice
Want more to think about? How about this “Special Order” also dated January 6, 1969. It is for 150 (50 of each color) Talladegas to be shipped to Holman and Moody. Any background or additional information anyone can supply on this document would be appreciated.
Holman and Moody Special Order
