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This car was built in late 1959 by Wayne Ewing, an employee of A.J. Watson, for Al Dean. It raced in the Indianapolis 500 in 1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963. It qualified for the pole position in both 1961 and 1962. Qualifying speeds were track records in both years at 146.592 mph in 1960 and 147.481 mph in 1961. The best finish was 2nd place in 1961 with Eddie Sachs coming in 8 seconds behind winner A.J. Foyt. The car has been restored to its 1961 configuration.
2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $500,000-USD $750,000
Sale Price :
USD $500,000
Recent Sales of the Ewing Dean Van Lines Special
(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Ewing 'Dean Van Lines Spl.' Indianapolis Roadster Sold for USD$500,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
Ewing Dean Van Lines Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Ewing Dean Van Lines Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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