1963 Watson Indy Roadster Roadster

This Watson Roadster is possibly the last of the 23 that A J Watson built for the Indianapolis 500. It was completed just in time for the 1963 race.

The car was driven by Eddie Sachs, who was also known as the Clown Prince of racing, in its only appearance at the speedway.

The roadster with Eddie at the wheel ran up front with Parnelli Jones, AJ Foyt, and Jimmy Clark the entire race. On lap 181 Sachs spun and hit the wall in turn 3 due to oil leaking from the car of Parnelli Jones. Later at the banquet, Sachs accused Parnelli of cheating because of the oil leaking on the track. Parnelli didn't want to hear that and promptly dropped Eddie with a left hook.

The #9 was sold later that year and became a successful super modified in the New England area and Canada.

Eddie Sachs perished in the horrible crash at the start of the 1964 Indy 500 along with Dave McDonald.