Stu wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 23 2:26 pm
Yes, I was watching all the fuss on FB, people being amazed the Black Ghost was up for sale, given the family had said they would never sell it. Not sure why they are surprised, that’ll be what the sudden return and documentary were all about, I reckon. Like you say, marketing campaign.
When I first read about this car it was obvious that if any of it was true, then it was heavily embellished. The notion that a stock Hemi Challenger, and a heavily optioned one at that, in any way ruled the streets of Detroit in 1970 is laughable, it would have been a 13 second car at best in a sea of 11 and 10 second cars. Even as a one of one car, the hype has increased its value I’m sure.
I read the son who had the ghost passed on to him runs a marketing company. It's a great story and with the father passed people can't question it. As Blue says there were cars back then like the Silver Bullet that would have left it standing. The battery isn't even in the boot. A great marketing job - watch out for the film - for sure it will be coming now