Wells/Fargo racer
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Fargo, too, had its brief moment of racing glory, though without the knowledge, let alone the cooperation of the factory. Billy Kydd, of Ontario, campaigned a "Fargo" A-Altered drag racing car during the late sixties. Never mind that the 426 Hemi engine was never offered in a Fargo truck. Never mind that its roadster body style predated the first Canadian Fargo by a good ten years. Never mind that this body looked suspiciously "Fordish". It said "Will's Fargo" on the side and it gained considerable success on both sides of the border. Most Americans thought the name to be only a cute play on words referring to an old stagecoach line. Canadians knew what it really meant.
I wonder:doh: Remember "Bill Kydd. Still builds aluminum rads in London.
Fargo, too, had its brief moment of racing glory, though without the knowledge, let alone the cooperation of the factory. Billy Kydd, of Ontario, campaigned a "Fargo" A-Altered drag racing car during the late sixties. Never mind that the 426 Hemi engine was never offered in a Fargo truck. Never mind that its roadster body style predated the first Canadian Fargo by a good ten years. Never mind that this body looked suspiciously "Fordish". It said "Will's Fargo" on the side and it gained considerable success on both sides of the border. Most Americans thought the name to be only a cute play on words referring to an old stagecoach line. Canadians knew what it really meant.
I wonder:doh: Remember "Bill Kydd. Still builds aluminum rads in London.
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Lot's of Canadian dragrace info and pics on his site. http://fcollins.blogspot.com/
He's from xl's neck of the woods, too!
Lot's of Canadian dragrace info and pics on his site. http://fcollins.blogspot.com/
He's from xl's neck of the woods, too!
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dodgechargerfan said:
Lot's of Canadian dragrace info and pics on his site. http://fcollins.blogspot.com/
He's from xl's neck of the woods, too!
That's a pretty cool site - even with all the popups...:doubt:
Lotta '57 Fords on there, which I thought was kinda cool...my Dad's hot rod when I was just a wee lad were a 57 Fairlane 500...
well/fargo racer
My memory is kinda fuzzy. A guy in town by the name of Bud Agar used to run a rail years ago.We used to live behind him. I think I remember him mention that it was an old Wells/Fargo racer but I'm not sure.UPDATE!!!Check out http://www.budzter.com for more info. He owns the WILLS/FARGO II and it FORSALE! Hope this helps you out. Jim
My memory is kinda fuzzy. A guy in town by the name of Bud Agar used to run a rail years ago.We used to live behind him. I think I remember him mention that it was an old Wells/Fargo racer but I'm not sure.UPDATE!!!Check out http://www.budzter.com for more info. He owns the WILLS/FARGO II and it FORSALE! Hope this helps you out. Jim
Well, I was just talking with Bud tonight. We had a great chat about the car and YES he still has it! Here's a newer link: https://www.budzter.com/wills.htm
He loves to talk about it and will talk your ear off!
A very smart man, even if he is a ford guy.:silenced:
Jim
He loves to talk about it and will talk your ear off!
A very smart man, even if he is a ford guy.:silenced:Jim
