Looking for Neil Bonnett's 1934 Coupe

I am posting this on behalf of Neil Bonnett's daughter, Kristen Bonnett Ray. She asked if I would do this as a favor to her. I told her that if anyone could help track this car down, it would be the Members of RacersReunion.

I was just sitting around thinking and wondering if anyone knows where my dads 1934 ford coupe that he restored ended up. Last time I knew it was in Richard Childress' Museum in NC, but I know it has since been sold or moved. Any info would be nice. It had a Wood Bros. motor in it.

I had a good time in that car when I turned 16. Acted a fool in that car! Took it to a long straight and leaned on it and it never quit pulling I thought the body was gonna fly off of it before I could get it slowed down. Also would drive it to softball practice and then play on the way home.

Thanks,
Kristen Bonnett Ray

Some photos would help, I got to see this "softball wagon" lol

I shall ask about that. There might even be some "film footage" out there...LOL

Now this could get very interesting ----to say the least

Johnny....if I am good for nothing else..I am good for "Livening Up...and Creating Interest" LOL!!

Patsy, I remember Neil having a red 1934 Ford SEDAN. I first saw this car in North Wilkesboro in 1988 and actuallysat in it...He had this car in the pit area...If I remember correctlythis car was just finished and I seem to remeber this onehad a Rahmoc (Bob Rahilly) motor in it./?. This may or may not be the car that Kristen is talking about, don't know but I remember Neil as having this red '34 Sedan in that time period...Do not know what became of thisone, never saw it again.

Thanks William, there is some question as to whether is was a Sedan as well. She is trying to get me some pics of it. And at 16.... I would be hard pressed to remember everything as well. LOL At that age, some things are better left forgotten...as well...LOL! I will post pics as I get them...see if you recognize it, okay?

Neil built the car as mostly a kit while he was off after his wreck in Charlotte in '87. The car was a red sedan with suicide doorsand grey interior. The interior featured recovered front buckets from a Honda Prelude, a LaCarrera steering wheel and a overhead stereo. The engine was a small block Chevy built by Ron Neal of Prototype Racing Engines. Ron was a friend of Neil's from past short track endeavors. The car also featured 5 spoke Ultra wheels, with low profile tires in front with LARGE Hoosier tires in the rear.

The car was sold to Hank Jones of Sports Image fame, and later obtained by Richard Childress. The car was last seenin RCR's museum, but is no longer there. So only they would know what happened to it from there.

Thank you so much! I had pretty much given up...on this hunt. I will pass this information along to Kristen. Thanks again....~Patsy~

I remember leaving Martinsville after the race and seeing Neil and Susan in this car. I talked to Neil, it was Chevy powered. We let him in line near the duck pond while we waited in traffic.

I saw Neil drive this into the driver parking area at CMS, but darned if I remember the year.

Neil's "Toy"

One of Neil's favorite "toys" is a 1934 Ford Street Rod which he built

.Neil Bonnett NB26 collector card front

Neil Bonnett NB26 collector card back

Neil Bonnett NB26 collector card front enlarge

Thanks for any informaton or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va. USA

Thanks..to ALL of you! I know, I would love to have any part of a car that my Daddy drove. I can imagine how much Kristen wants to find this car....~Patsy~