I have a model of that car I built many years ago, puts a smile on my face to hear it run. Its my understanding it won like 45 races in row with Dyno Don.
From Ford's glory years in pro stock!!! RIP to all the greats that raced these awesome cars when they were so competitive with the other brands!!! List way too long to list every one,but all of u r loved&missed!!!!!!!
@G hrvyck; Friends of mine were at the 1964 US Nationals. They watched Christman smoke the tires the full 1/4 mile. The car was the A/FX 1964 Mercury Comet. It was powered by the a blown, injected, nitro fueled high rise 427. Many people consider this the first Funny Car.
That Thing Has a AWESOME !! 70's Pro-Stock Stance Course I'm From That Era..Naturally I, Dig It Killer Lookin Ride Fur Sure !!!! Thanks for the Upload....
Super Ford '87 Got a T-shirt with Glidden and R Smith match racing their T-birds. Had them sign near their cars on the front and Dyno, H Platt, and I forget who the 3rd driver was at this time. But it was cool even though the cars that had their name on them didn't run original motors. But with 460 S C Jets and more modern suspension they were faster than in there day. 87 T-birds were my favorite race cars.
this is a beyond legendary awesome car with the beyond legendary invincible incomparable immortal king of all motors under neath the hood the mythical Godzilla fore breathing motor itself the beyond legendary iconic 427 Sohc cammer all hail the king
1973 at Englishtown summer nationals, Dyno Don did a wheelie and it came down hard and damaged the oil pan. By the next round, the oil pan had been replaced.
Just found this video and I'm glad to see the Maverick restored and running. Last time I saw it the car was on the hauler with a fist-sized hole in the block when Don was racing his Pinto against Sox & Martin in a match race at my home track in NC.
Just out of curiosity were they not allowed to narrow rear ends back then? The car looks a little goofy with the tires extending well outside the fender lips.
RWJ had her with origional paint that clearly showed it's age,,thats new paint . I recall the sheet~metal to touch flexed like cardboard from the acid dipping.
This is GREAT but my favorite Maverick was Gapp and Roush 4 door Pro stock. Kinda like a Dodge Charger today. Race cars ain't 4 drs. Now Chargers are the best cop cars.
Dyno Don When did Dyno Don Nicholson build this race car, did he race this through part of the 1960s and 1970s and then sell it. I know he raced his Mercury Comet and then the Station Wagon and won a lot of races, was the Maverick the last car he raced.?
@G hrvyck Thanks for the information on Don Nicholson's racing career . I hope their is enough interest in the the Classic Big Blocks and drag racing to keep this part of our culture with us.
@G hrvyck Appreciate you sharing your time and friendship you had with Don Nicholson and his race team. You built a great Big Block screamer yourself which took a lot of work and dedication to get that 1957 Ford to run as well as it does. You know 1957 Chevrolets are famous themselves so that makes your Ford even stand out more--good racing.
Charleston Illinois Charleston 8th mile drag strip exhibition night Dyno Don Grabber Maverick 427 single overhead cam Pro Stock vs Sox and Martin 426 Hemi Pro Stock Dodge swinger these cars turned low fives in the Eighth Mile
Ford is really missing a marketing opportunity right now they really need to put a title on a 351 motor a push rod 351 Cleveland right now that's what needs to show up in the next mustang their sales will go through the roof
I doubt it’s a cammer because I think they would have shown it because it’s so rare and the car has an automatic transmission in it. Nobody can just idle way with a 427 cammer or a 426 race Hemi that smoothly, those kind of cars don’t drive like that.
@@Mick_A_Knucklemaybe when it came up for sale but that car as is it idled around clearly was an automatic transmission and Don Nicholson NEVER raced a car in that era that didn’t have a manual transmission. This is a tribute car and I would have to see what’s under the hood before I would believe that car has a S.O.H.C. 427
Joe Grippo at one time he ran a motor based on the Boss 429,not sure what car though.I remember watching him win the US Nationals when Glidden's car broke coming off the line,so awesome seeing 2 Ford's in the finals!!!!!!
@@dancage2446 . whatever! That's why NHRA still chronicles his wins and championships. All the chebie guys got cheated by Glidden and the Dodge Boys. And guess what ! The class SUCKS now !!!
@@jimsims9422 Here we go with all that B S about Glidden. Prove it, don't just spew some unproven rumors. You belly-button Garbage Motor loving have to say cheating every time you get beat by a Ford
@@sparkyguitar0058 Uh.....He's banned from competing in the NHRA for life. Pretty sure he'd have contested that and had it overturned 30+ years ago if he could. Damn shame. Hell-of-a racer, engine builder and innovator!!! His son is no slouch either!!
I have a model of that car I built many years ago, puts a smile on my face to hear it run. Its my understanding it won like 45 races in row with Dyno Don.
I just sold a model of this car that my brother built back in the 80's. Got $55 for it. People love that beast!
I like jumping Joe Maverick too that was a jumping cat
Looking at this in 2021..but does it got back up camera and safety sincere on front back mirrors beeps....🤔
One of the most underrated cars for street / strip,,,,loved the Grabber edition
I own 2 mavericks I love em
From Ford's glory years in pro stock!!! RIP to all the greats that raced these awesome cars when they were so competitive with the other brands!!! List way too long to list every one,but all of u r loved&missed!!!!!!!
DAMN ITS AWESOME TO HEAR A REAL RACE CAR FOR ONCE.
Dyno don used to stop in my uncle's gas station on his way to Maple Grove speed way. in pa .great racer
It gives me goose bumps hearing that beautiful Maverick start up. My favorite all time race car is this Dyno Don Nicholson's Maverick.
Same here! Watched this for the first time yesterday and had goosebumps, chills on my neck and tears in my eyes. This car is so awesome!
I like the Maverick, but my favorite is the 1965 Cammer Comet !!
@@daleostrom3613 Jack christman's comet
@@garywells1294; Nicholson also had a 65 SOHC Comet. Actually Christman 65 car was his 64 car, rebodied as a 65. Both great cars.
@G hrvyck; Friends of mine were at the 1964 US Nationals. They watched Christman smoke the tires the full 1/4 mile. The car was the A/FX 1964 Mercury Comet. It was powered by the a blown, injected, nitro fueled high rise 427. Many people consider this the first Funny Car.
Awesome car !
Oh, crap- that sounds good!! I want my ‘70 baaaaaaack!😭
That Thing Has a AWESOME !! 70's Pro-Stock Stance Course I'm From That Era..Naturally I, Dig It Killer Lookin Ride Fur Sure !!!! Thanks for the Upload....
Man I miss that sound, the sound of a real race car ready to go
Dyno Don once stated that this was his favorite drag racing car.
By far one of the most badass pro-stock cars that were ever built.
This is when a car, looked like a car!
That is awesome love that car sounds awesome.
Seven years ago !! I wonder where it is now, does it go to shows ? Vintage Drag Racing ?
We saw this car run a wed night match race at Cayuga Dragstrip in Ontario. My Brother has a time slip signed by Dyno Don from the race....
Super Ford '87 Got a T-shirt with Glidden and R Smith match racing their T-birds. Had them sign near their cars on the front and Dyno, H Platt, and I forget who the 3rd driver was at this time. But it was cool even though the cars that had their name on them didn't run original motors. But with 460 S C Jets and more modern suspension they were faster than in there day. 87 T-birds were my favorite race cars.
One Ford I wouldn't mind having in my garage. Pure badassery.
always thought Mavericks were under utilized as drag cars. Light weight and somewhat aerodynamic!
this is a beyond legendary awesome car with the beyond legendary invincible incomparable immortal king of all motors under neath the hood the mythical Godzilla fore breathing motor itself the beyond legendary iconic 427 Sohc cammer all hail the king
1973 at Englishtown summer nationals, Dyno Don did a wheelie and it came down hard and damaged the oil pan. By the next round, the oil pan had been replaced.
Love this car ❣️
I won a 1/24 scale model contest using that MAVERICK. I also built his pinto and Mustang II
Just found this video and I'm glad to see the Maverick restored and running. Last time I saw it the car was on the hauler with a fist-sized hole in the block when Don was racing his Pinto against Sox & Martin in a match race at my home track in NC.
Time to level and re-Pave that lot !!!
Sweet car man
When racing was real and a art form
Sounds like beautiful music
Just out of curiosity were they not allowed to narrow rear ends back then? The car looks a little goofy with the tires extending well outside the fender lips.
427 SOHC insane
As I recall, when Don got competitive with the SOHC in pro stock NHRA banned it. IMAGINE THAT !!
NHRA and NASCAR always looking out for the Ford guys.
BADASS
RWJ had her with origional paint that clearly showed it's age,,thats new paint
. I recall the sheet~metal to touch flexed like cardboard from the acid dipping.
Poetry in motion.
I wanted to see the engine!!!
A piece of work by the late Earl Wade.
That's so awesome and I'm a Mopar guy!!!
That is the way a drag car is supposed to sound like awsome
Has this Maverick the 427 engine,sorry I forgot.
That's a Bad Dude right there!
That thing sounds angry.
That car was a beast.
The reverence people are showing is amazing. It's like the is a king or the pope or a mythical creature or something.
This is GREAT but my favorite Maverick was Gapp and Roush 4 door Pro stock. Kinda like a Dodge Charger today. Race cars ain't 4 drs. Now Chargers are the best cop cars.
I have a '75 couple that currently runs, and I purchased the small bumpers to do the conversion, anyone interested?
I true piece of automotive racing history
I would have loved to been there
Dyno Don When did Dyno Don Nicholson build this race car, did he race this through part of the 1960s and 1970s and then sell it. I know he raced his Mercury Comet and then the Station Wagon and won a lot of races, was the Maverick the last car he raced.?
@G hrvyck Thanks for the information on Don Nicholson's racing career . I hope their is enough interest in the the Classic Big Blocks and drag racing to keep this part of our culture with us.
@G hrvyck Thanks for the information on Nicholson's many race cars he drove, He really had a wealth of knowledge on how to build a winner.
@G hrvyck Appreciate you sharing your time and friendship you had with Don Nicholson and his race team. You built a great Big Block screamer yourself which took a lot of work and dedication to get that 1957 Ford to run as well as it does. You know 1957 Chevrolets are famous themselves so that makes your Ford even stand out more--good racing.
That Cleveland's ready to roar
its a 427 Cammer
I would've got in trouble, but it would've been worth it !
Love to have it
Like a grumpy BIG little giant...being awaken out of a looooong sleep. Listen to that can "talk"...
That's a sexy sounding Maverick. Looks sweet too . 👍
Pro stock heaven
Espetáculo de carro.
I almost forgot the Pinto LOL
the Murcury Comet is the brother from another mother
Almost as cool as the one I had when I was a kid
USed to rude my bike by his shop to see if I could catch a glimpse. That would be the 70s
Charleston Illinois Charleston 8th mile drag strip exhibition night Dyno Don Grabber Maverick 427 single overhead cam Pro Stock vs Sox and Martin 426 Hemi Pro Stock Dodge swinger these cars turned low fives in the Eighth Mile
Lindo
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It’s saying let me go
Vida longa aos Mavericks😁😁😁
Ford is really missing a marketing opportunity right now they really need to put a title on a 351 motor a push rod 351 Cleveland right now that's what needs to show up in the next mustang their sales will go through the roof
Not with sleepy Joe Biden in office in 2 years all mustangs will be electric or gone 🥺
Need to adjust values
I doubt it’s a cammer because I think they would have shown it because it’s so rare and the car has an automatic transmission in it. Nobody can just idle way with a 427 cammer or a 426 race Hemi that smoothly, those kind of cars don’t drive like that.
Google search shows the car on Mecum Auctions site. It does indeed have a cammer.
@@Mick_A_Knucklemaybe when it came up for sale but that car as is it idled around clearly was an automatic transmission and Don Nicholson NEVER raced a car in that era that didn’t have a manual transmission. This is a tribute car and I would have to see what’s under the hood before I would believe that car has a S.O.H.C. 427
Ok
Is that car Cleveland powered?
Mitchell Yardanoff No, 427 SOHC!
Joe Grippo at one time he ran a motor based on the Boss 429,not sure what car though.I remember watching him win the US Nationals when Glidden's car broke coming off the line,so awesome seeing 2 Ford's in the finals!!!!!!
Cool
Smile 🤪
351 Cleveland?
427 SOHC
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FYeah!
With no parachute
You know it was both a handful to drive and stop.
Badd Ass
Glidden smoked this car
@@dancage2446 typical. ESAD! If they were thumpin' the chebies they were cheating. Ahhhhh boy!
@@dancage2446 . whatever! That's why NHRA still chronicles his wins and championships.
All the chebie guys got cheated by Glidden and the Dodge Boys.
And guess what ! The class SUCKS now !!!
@@jimsims9422 Here we go with all that B S about Glidden. Prove it, don't just spew some unproven rumors. You belly-button Garbage Motor loving have to say cheating every time you get beat by a Ford
@@sparkyguitar0058 Uh.....He's banned from competing in the NHRA for life. Pretty sure he'd have contested that and had it overturned 30+ years ago if he could.
Damn shame. Hell-of-a racer, engine builder and innovator!!! His son is no slouch either!!
427 SOHC engine.
Ford 427 SOHC power.
That Camry outside was the best part
Desmarbaobill
mean & nasty
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