Jan 28, 2017  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

Salty Dog: 1966 Land Speed Racer

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Thanks to reader Dave F. for sending us the link to this really cool find, a 1966 salt flat racer for sale on here on craigslist in Morgan Hill, California. The ad makes some claims that may or may not be true, that this was a land speed record holder at some point.

But regardless of its story, which is a bit murky, this is an amazing vehicle to come up for sale and hopefully it will be restored by someone with the right skills and expertise. No matter its story, this is a beautiful looking vehicle.

At one time, this racer may have been powered by twin Triumph motorcycle engines, but now it has a Fiat engine in it.

I did some searching online and was not able to find anything about this car or George Conboy, but there is a Land Racing forum online, and this car was noticed there and discussed a bit. Conboy definitely was a racer, but there is some doubt about whether he set any records in this particular vehicle. I am sure with a bit more research, it would be possible to learn more about this car and its builder. If you’re interested, you can read more here.

Who knows what this thing is actually worth in its present condition? It will be a major project to restore. I guess the market will ultimately decide. I think $5,800 for something like this is a bit rich, but then again, how often does something like this come up for sale? It is definitely of historical value, and even if it is not a record holder, it is worthy of being fully restored to preserve and present the history of Bonneville salt flat speed racing. What do you all think of this piece of Americana? Will someone here step up to save it?

Comments

  1. Owen
    Jan 28, 2017 at 1:55pm

    Documentation = cash. Show me the the docs!

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  2. Dave at OldSchool Restorations
    Jan 28, 2017 at 2:45pm

    won’t be us…. the recently listed brown Turner 803 ( such as it is) HAS ARRIVED ….

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  3. Dave at OldSchool Restorations
    Jan 28, 2017 at 2:47pm

    looks like the car has changed from two wheels to four ….. hope it hasn’t been hacked too much in doing that.

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  4. williamcleary
    Jan 28, 2017 at 5:22pm

    Operative word seems to be ‘dog’ in this case!

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  5. Wm Lawrence
    Jan 28, 2017 at 5:25pm

    It’s a motorcycle. Burt Munro where are you?

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  6. JACKinNWPA Jack in NW PAMember
    Jan 28, 2017 at 8:51pm

    Perhaps this is a clue…Con….boy.

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  7. gardener
    Jan 29, 2017 at 6:40am

    It looks like a con it doesn’t look to be the same at all nose,tail,sides,and went from4 wheels to 2(had 2 little ones in middle) Looks like a totally different car to me.If it is the same one they need to prove it.

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    • grant
      Jan 29, 2017 at 10:21pm

      I’ve got doubts that it’s the same car. Looks more like a partially-derierred replica to me.

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  8. A.J.
    Jan 29, 2017 at 7:46am

    It is the same body but who knows how much of the underneath is still there or got hacked to pieces. Too bad cause it would be great garage art in non running shape if it hadn’t been cut up.

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  9. Gear Head Engineer
    Jan 29, 2017 at 1:55pm

    I’m more interested in the double cab sitting next to it.

    LSR cars are interesting, but of no practical value to me.

    – John

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  10. Nancy Cali
    Jan 22, 2018 at 10:53am

    George Conboy was my uncle. He died in 1996. He was very proud of this motorcycle.

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    • Fhuket
      Nov 2, 2018 at 3:50pm

      Do you have anymore photos or info on your Uncles racing ?

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    • kevin gerard
      Dec 13, 2018 at 2:48pm

      Nancy, do you have any more info on your uncle including photos?
      I am trying to restore one of his cars. Thank you, Kevin

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