1972 Firestone test car - Bring a Trailer

[PNWMach1]

One of the 2 1972 Firestone test cars is up for auction on BAT. Should be interesting to see where the bids go on this one. (EDIT: Looks like BOTH of them are listed)

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-ford-mustang-23/

 

[Mac]

Nice piece of history. It will be interesting to see how much it goes for and what the new owner does with it. FYI Firestone had a test center not to far from me here in Canfield Ohio, but I believe it was for tractor tires, but I could be wrong.

 

[Mike King]

These two cars have been for sale in the not too distant past.

 

[PNWMach1]

These two cars have been for sale in the not too distant past.

Yeah, I remember seeing that as well. Curious to see what the bid goes to on Bring a Trailer as, in my opinion, BAT seems to draw ridiculously high bids.

 

[69 Rustang]

Had to open this and look. I recall seeing a book when I was in college that had high speed testing and tire contact patch photos at 130mph. The car used was a 71 with a 429CJ.