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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Darrell Waltrip driver of the #11 Tide Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Winston Cup Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 1989 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Darrell Waltrip driver of the #11 Tide Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the Winston Cup Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway on February 19, 1989 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by ISC Archives/CQ-Roll Call Group via Getty Images)
There is much to rejoice for Darrell Waltrip‘s fans as there is some excellent news for them this Christmas. They can now decide on the gift they want from Santa. Significant memorabilia related to the NASCAR icon’s career went on sale over the holidays, and it is a must-have for hardcore fans.
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Fans with deep pockets can make his #11 1981 Buick Regal their own, as a road-ready replica of the car is listed for sale by Streetside Classics for $27,995. Sure, it’s not cheap, but it’s certainly more of a piece of history with a lot of value than your classic everyday car. Naturally, it’s priceless for fans of the legend.
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Even more exciting is the assurance that the car is not just a cosmetic replica, it is a workhorse under the hood, too.
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For those unaware, the Regal was made as a tribute to Waltrip’s #11 Mountain Dew race-winning machine. There’s a lot to be excited about under the hood, with the car boasting a naturally aspirated 350 cubic-inch V8. On top of that, the car has gone through some upgrades and boasts an upgraded Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock aluminum intake, and new headers.
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All the fun doesn’t stop there, though, because the gearbox controls a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. Furthermore, the 1981 car features power steering and power brakes, with discs up front and drums in the rear. The car’s sound is bound to get some heads turned too, thanks to a pair of side-exit exhaust pipes mounted below the driver’s side door. There is no shortage of attributes to get the enthusiasts lined up.
The car itself is quite the workhorse. However, the thing that begs the most attention is still the exterior of the car, which carries the glorious appeal of Waltrip’s machine that was no stranger to the victory lane.
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Well, are you going to snatch the replica for yourself? Or maybe let this one pass? Let us know in the comments.
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