Bobby Myers '37 Ford?

According to the ad, it's an original Bobby Myers race car:

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2204931348.html

I know the car well. In fact I have actually driven the car when we had it on display for a legends night at Tri-County Speedway in Hudson, NC back in 92 or 93. Richard Childress loanedme the car and another one painted to resemble one of daddy's 37'sfor the legends nights a couple of times. I just spoke with Chocolate as well to comfirm my thoughts. The car was built by Rod Long. He showed it to Choc as a "hulk" and one thing led to another and here it is.Rod's brother was the high sheriff and they used "prison labor" to restore the cars. It is a pretty good replica. Rod even told Choc that maybe Bobby even drove the car somewhere, wink!, wink! Chances are about 95% Bobby never drove it though. I called the guy who has it listed and told him the story. Might save someone some embarassment somewhere down the line.

I know the car well. In fact I have actually driven the car when we had it on display for a legends night at Tri-County Speedway in Hudson, NC back in 92 or 93. Richard Childress loanedme the car and another one painted to resemble one of daddy's 37'sfor the legends nights a couple of times. I just spoke with Chocolate as well to comfirm my thoughts. The car was built by Rod Long. He showed it to Choc as a "hulk" and one thing led to another and here it is.Rod's brother was the high sheriff and they used "prison labor" to restore the cars. It is a pretty good replica. Rod even told Choc that maybe Bobby even drove the car somewhere, wink!, wink! Chances are about 95% Bobby never drove it though. I called the guy who has it listed and told him the story. Might save someone some embarassment somewhere down the line.

The guy I spoke to was not the owner. He e-mailed me this morning. The owner sold it to a guy in NY. History grows some more.

Jim in NY thanks! That's what we are all about here at RacersReunion. Keeping the memories alive of the early stock car legends like Bobby Myers. Without people like you and RacerReunion there is a lot of us that wouldn't have a clue who he was.W

Hi again. Now that the mystery is solved and we all know that the 6A is a clone I need help....can anybody tell me the colors of the original car? Glad to report it's in the process of a total restoration. It will have removable lights so that it can be driven to car shows and racing events.

Go fast, turn left

Jim

Jim,

Last time I saw the car several years ago, the paint job was pretty close to correct. I have a photo of the car taken a couple of years ago at a car show in Tenn. and it looks the same. The original car was a Calvin Wooten owned car but Calvin and his wife, Effie, are both gone so you can't get any help there. I'm not sure of any family he had but I think they had a son. Maybe someone can help there. Good luck with the restoration. It was a pretty good "clone" last time I saw it. Thanks for helping keep Bobby's memory going. BTW! There was a #4 coach in Mr. Long's collection. Curious as to where that may be.

Randy Myers

Forgot to mention that a RR member, Rhonda McKnight, drives a 37 Ford painted exactly the same way in some vintage races in the area. Her hubby, Alan grew up in southside Winston-Salem and Bobby Myers was his hero. You might contact her through RR.

Randy

Jim,

This may not help much but you may find it interesting. This is color film footage of racing in Winston-Salem at Peace Haven Speedway from 1954. The 6A driven by Bobby Myers appears briefly a few times.

Here's at still frame of the 6A from the film -

Jim,

Last time I saw the car several years ago, the paint job was pretty close to correct. I have a photo of the car taken a couple of years ago at a car show in Tenn. and it looks the same. The original car was a Calvin Wooten owned car but Calvin and his wife, Effie, are both gone so you can't get any help there. I'm not sure of any family he had but I think they had a son. Maybe someone can help there. Good luck with the restoration. It was a pretty good "clone" last time I saw it. Thanks for helping keep Bobby's memory going. BTW! There was a #4 coach in Mr. Long's collection. Curious as to where that may be.

Randy Myers

Randy, is it possible for you to post the pictures of the car that you have? The color of the car I have is yellow with red flames on the fenders - what did it say on the front of the roof...something Wooten? FYI if you look at Richie Evans photos on RR you'll see a coupe, Pinto and Cavalier all together...those are the 3 of the Richie cars I once owned, the Cavalier is now in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte NC. Go fast, turn left, Jim

Jim,

You must be living right. I found the photos on the first try. Was going to scan them but my scanner only b&w. I'll go to kinkos today and get a color copy for you. Be glad to drop it in the mail if you will send me your address. pm or e-mail is ok.

Randy

Jim,

You must be living right. I found the photos on the first try. Was going to scan them but my scanner only b&w. I'll go to kinkos today and get a color copy for you. Be glad to drop it in the mail if you will send me your address. pm or e-mail is ok.

Randy

Hi Randy...send me your email address and I'll send you my address..I'd rather not post my address here. kustomkruiser@webtv.net

thanks.

go fast..turn left

Jim

Randy Myers said:

Jim,

Last time I saw the car several years ago, the paint job was pretty close to correct. I have a photo of the car taken a couple of years ago at a car show in Tenn. and it looks the same. The original car was a Calvin Wooten owned car but Calvin and his wife, Effie, are both gone so you can't get any help there. I'm not sure of any family he had but I think they had a son. Maybe someone can help there. Good luck with the restoration. It was a pretty good "clone" last time I saw it. Thanks for helping keep Bobby's memory going. BTW! There was a #4 coach in Mr. Long's collection. Curious as to where that may be.

Randy Myers

Hey Everyone, I am new to the group. I found the group while googling Bobby Meyers because I was looking at a car on ebay...Just thought you guys might have some interest...I wonder if it's real?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Ford-Humpback-/171943997469?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2808a9301d&item=171943997469&nma=true&si=zn6rkh%252BmAWyzN3yX%252BDpkeT9L5ZY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Hey Everyone, I am new to the group. I found the group while googling Bobby Meyers because I was looking at a car on ebay...Just thought you guys might have some interest...I wonder if it's real? check on ebay item #

IS THIS THE CLONED BOBBY MYERS #6A 1937 FORD COACH RACE CAR THAT RR MEMBER JIM BALL BOUGHT IN 2011?

THE EBAY BOBBY MYERS #6A 1937 FORD HUMPBACK RACE CAR HAS (2) ROAD/HEADLIGHTS, (2) STOP/TAIL LIGHTS, (2) SIDE MIRRORS?

DON'T SEE AN STATE INSPECTION STICKER FOR LEGAL STREET CAR DRIVING?

THERE'S AN RED/WHITE LETTERED PAINTED LINC.PLATE "FLORIDA,HORSELESS CARRIAGE 13202 SUNSHINE STATE" ON IT'S BACK BUMPER?

IT HAS AN "THRUSH EXHAUST MUFFLER" SETUP WITH AN "THRUSH EXHAUST MUFFLER" DECAL ABOVE REAR FENDER?

DON'T REMEMBER SEEING OLD 1937 FORD COACH NIGHT TIME RACERS RACING WITH ROAD/HEADLIGHTS "BACK IN THE DAY RACING"?

IT HAS LISTED MILEAGED OF 99,000+ ?

STREET DRIVING + RACING MILES ?

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