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This 1963 Watson Indy Roadster was driven by Johnny Rutherford at Indianapolis in 1964, starting 15th and finishing 27th, as the Bardahl/Racing Associates #86. This was the last roadster to run at Indianapolis in 1966 and is restored to that year as driven by Bobby Grim.
The engine is a 168 cubic-inch. Offy Turbo installed in 1965 which replaced the 252 Offy.
YEAR - No - Driver - Car/Entrant - Engine - Start/Finish
1963 - 46 - Ebb Rose - Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci - Bumped
1964 - 86 - Johnny Rutherford - Bardahl/Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci - 15/27
1965 - 86 - Bobby Grim - Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci- N.Q.
1966 - 39- Bobby Grim - Racing Associates/Herb Porter - Turbo 168 Offy - 31/7
1966 - Bobby Grim also raced this car at Milwaukee, Atlanta, IRP, Trenton, Fuji Japan and Phoenix.
The engine is a 168 cubic-inch. Offy Turbo installed in 1965 which replaced the 252 Offy.
YEAR - No - Driver - Car/Entrant - Engine - Start/Finish
1963 - 46 - Ebb Rose - Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci - Bumped
1964 - 86 - Johnny Rutherford - Bardahl/Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci - 15/27
1965 - 86 - Bobby Grim - Racing Associates - Offy 252 ci- N.Q.
1966 - 39- Bobby Grim - Racing Associates/Herb Porter - Turbo 168 Offy - 31/7
1966 - Bobby Grim also raced this car at Milwaukee, Atlanta, IRP, Trenton, Fuji Japan and Phoenix.
2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $400,000-USD $500,000
Lot was not sold
1963 Watson Indy Roadster Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Watson Indy Roadster
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
| 1963 Watson Offenhauser Indy Car Chassis#: 022-7 Sold for USD$330,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee |   |
| 1963 Watson Indianapolis Roadster Chassis#: 22 Sold for USD$224,000 2019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1963 Watson-Offenhauser Indy Roadster Sold for USD$244,750 2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Watson Indy Roadsters That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Watson Indy Roadster's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 Watson Indianapolis Diet-Rite Cola Special | 022-7 | 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1963 Watson Indianapolis Roadster | 2015 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours | $400,000 | $500,000 | ||
| 1963 Watson Leader Car 500 Indy Roadster | 112157115 | 2010 RM Auctions Automobiles of Amelia Island | $185,000 | $195,000 | $295,000 |
| 1963 Watson Indy Roadster | 2007 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $240,000 | $285,000 | $385,000 |
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