Value of a Don Hardy Vega ??

**iluv69s** · #1 02-10-2010, 03:54 PM

My brother spoke to a fellow who apparently owns a 71 Vega that was built and raced by Don Hardy. It is now a running and racing 8.5 second car...beem raced off and on all these years...The car could probably be purchase. I know the Grumpy Vega sold a few years ago, but I'm sure Don Hardy Vega is not even close to the value of a Grumpy car..have there been any similar cars that have sold the last few years...

**Salvatore** · #2 02-10-2010, 06:01 PM

Would be interesting to see a Don Hardy Vega next to an SRD Vega. I would say a nice car to have if you can buy it right. I would think it depends on how original the car still is to the 71-72 time frame. Maybe an old NHRA Pro Stock car or an AHRA Pro SS car. Would be real neat to have.

**mockingbird812** · #3 02-10-2010, 06:08 PM

Recent info on D Hardy and some on Vegas:

Don Hardy in Hot Rod

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #4 02-10-2010, 06:16 PM

Does this have any relation to the Vega post on The H.A.M.B.?

**PeteLeathersac** · #5 02-10-2010, 06:23 PM

This part of the Hot-Rod article is interesting!.

"...He also built all of the Vega conversions for Joel Rosen's Motion Performance on Long Island, then pole-vaulted over the sick-and-wrong line when he built a big-block version at Rosen's behest..."

~ Pete

Shevelle · #6 02-10-2010, 06:40 PM

Although this doesn't answer the original posters question...I did have lunch with Don Hardy Saturday...Waaay COOL!!

What a super guy...I could have listened to his stories all day!

**Xplantdad** · #7 02-10-2010, 06:44 PM

Yes...yes you did!

You didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn Express though...did you?

**iluv69s** · #8 02-10-2010, 07:47 PM

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Does this have any relation to the Vega post on The H.A.M.B.?

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No correlation I do not believe...my bro is building a V-8 Vega and it was a chance conversation when he was scouting parts. I don't think the guy realizes the historical value of the car. To him it is just a toy that he races now and then. The owner of the car actually swears Don Hardy is dead....obviously nottt..

x Baldwin Motion · #9 02-11-2010, 03:26 AM

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Recent info on D Hardy and some on Vegas:

Don Hardy in Hot Rod

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REQUIRED READING !!! Excellent

69z2x4 · #10 02-17-2010, 01:52 AM

Cool article. I had the pleasure of driving one of Don’s street Vegas when it was fairly new. My brother in law was the second owner I think. Well-engineered little car. I also owned a 82 Camaro Pro Stock car that was built by Don. Was a nice car. Wish I still had it!

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