re the Falcon(s). I interviewed Don Pike for The Shelby American. And I also interviewed Wally Peat for the same magazine. The Falcon Don bought(for $1) was the white Falcon originally built by Holman Moody and was confirmed to run at Daytona in I believe in '64 (at the same time H/M ran the white 427 powered Fairlane). After the Daytona event the white Falcon went back to Charlotte and drivetrain was removed. After the '65 Daytona event, the Shelby transporter had a spot and this car was picked up and taken to Venice and prepared by Don and his brother for West Coast sedan events--it was painted a dark shade of blue--a Packard color, and eventually white again with red accents.......the car still exists in a collection in Peru.
The Guardsman Blue Falcon, seen in the photo above, was indeed the prototype IRS car. Wally Peat was the crew chief on this car--although, depending upon who you speak with, others have claimed that title as well. Ford built, Shelby modified. Tested by Miles, Ginther and Lew Spencer. Proof on concept and the parts were transferred to a Mustang in late '64 or early '65. The disposition of this car is unknown...possibly sent back to H/M as a Ford asset and lost to history.............
...I'd be happy to hear other points of view and history
The Guardsman Blue Falcon, seen in the photo above, was indeed the prototype IRS car. Wally Peat was the crew chief on this car--although, depending upon who you speak with, others have claimed that title as well. Ford built, Shelby modified. Tested by Miles, Ginther and Lew Spencer. Proof on concept and the parts were transferred to a Mustang in late '64 or early '65. The disposition of this car is unknown...possibly sent back to H/M as a Ford asset and lost to history.............
...I'd be happy to hear other points of view and history