Despite slowing down as of late, NASCAR is still the largest motorsport in the world by a wide margin. It has forged many legends in the crucible of 200 mph competition, and the history of NASCAR is one laden with myths and larger-than-life characters who helped the sport transcend the ordinary and become something extraordinary.
Cale Yarborough and Junior Johnson were two such legendary drivers, who together won almost 28% of the races they entered and dominated the field. By 1980 though Yarborough was about done with the sport, and together with Johnson he campaigned one final car; a 1980 Oldsmobile 442. RK Motors of Charlotte is sell this car, eBay item number 190895114091, and to the right collector it’s worth every penny of the $300,000 asking price.
Not just any old NASCAR racer is worth $300,000, but one driven by both Junior Johnson and Cale Yarborough is worth its weight in gold. This car has been examined and authenticated by the former crew chiefs of Yarborough’s from previous seasons as well, as this car was raced in both the 1978 and ‘79 NASCAR seasons. In the 1980 season though this car only saw action in 9 races, with four Top 5 finishes and one victory at North Carolina Motor Speedway.
The 442 was been inspected, restored, and is ready to be added to any collection, for the right price of course. While the Chevy small-block engine hasn’t been run in some time, this is one of those rare cars that has been touched by two true racing legends. How much is it worth to you?