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Scott Robinson's "Bionic Wasp" 68' Camaro

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  Scott Robinson is from southern California and has been into cars his whole life, his earliest memories recount his time spent with his father and his friends. Scott's father raced all types of vehicles, drag boats, sand rails, and cars. These experiences made a major impression on Scott and he couldn't wait to be old enough to drive. When he was old enough, he got heavy into off-road motorcycles then when he got his driver's license all bets were off.  Scott forgot about racing motorcycles and went all in and started racing cars. The first car he raced wasn't car at all, it was a 1975 Chevy van. But this wasn't  any old worn out work van. This van belonged to Scott's father, it featured  a destroked 400 cube small-block built by Scott's Dad, it's backed up with a TH-400 automatic transmission and a narrowed 12-bolt rear end. Scott said it was fun ride for his first car, and when he graduated high-school his father gave it to him.   The father and son

1965 Mercury Comet A/FX

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  Campaigned by Sam Auxier Jr. for Moyer Lincoln Mercury in Frederick, Maryland, this is #7 of 8 A/FX Mercury Comet lightweight drag racing cars built by Bill Stroppe and Associates,with the ID. # BS1044 The complete nut & bolt restoration was completed by Ambrosio Concepts in Denver Colorado,their hard work payed off by winning the National Automotive Heritage Award at the 2018 Ford Nationals .          The body features lightweight fiberglass doors,hood and bumpers.Back in the day the body's were acid dipped to save weight,as well as using aluminum bumpers to save even more. The dual scooped hood was a true ram air system that connected to an air box to feed the dual Holley's. After a fresh coat of bright white paint was applied the race-day lettering was hand painted the old fashioned way. The 427 side-oiler went through a full rebuild with fresh internals but the outside remains vintage,not giving a clue to what's inside.The big block features a fresh over bore to f