FROM THE MOON
TO THE RACETRACK.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

THE COMPLETE COLLECTOR BOOK

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

COMPLETE COLLECTOR EDITION 2.0 / OCTOBER 2026

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FROM THE MOON

TO THE RACETRACK.

BUILT TO RACE. BUILT TO ADVANCE.

Actual car photograph: Cliff Gromer · Owner-supplied booklet, p. 6

THE MACHINE. THE ORIGINAL ARCHIVE. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

AN INVITATION

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

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A LETTER TO

THE NEXT CUSTODIAN.

To the collectors, advisers and auction specialists who see more than a machine,

The black body and yellow billboards make the first impression. The people and

engineering give you a reason to stay. This Challenger’s story reaches beyond the

finish line to the work of testing what came next.

From the Moon to the Racetrack introduces a real connection: Chrysler’s aerospace

chapter, expertise that moved into its racing effort, and a factory-backed development

car built for the demands of Pro Stock.

This complete edition keeps the original owner booklet intact, then connects it with

the current story, the Vision Film, and the practical path to a private conversation. Its

QR codes take you to the permanent website for the latest material.

Look closely. Follow the sources. Bring the questions that matter to you.

Trunk artwork: Greg of Akron · Owner booklet, p. 21

The Motown Missile Project Team

Felipe & Jeralin Soares

Prepared for Arnie Klann

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

YOUR READING ROUTE

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

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TAKE THE LONG LOOK.

One complete book. The original account. A clear path into the current story.

02–06

THE INVITATION & CONNECTION

The actual car, the aerospace connection and the

development mission.

07–31

THE COMPLETE OWNER ARCHIVE

All 25 original booklet pages, in their supplied

order.

32–35

ENGINEERING, PEOPLE & FILM

Influence beyond one team, the trunk artwork and

collector briefing.

36–40

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

QR resource desk, specialist dialogue, collector

access and source notes.

READ ONLINE OR KEEP THIS PDF

Every QR code also has a clickable destination. Historical archive pages retain their original voice; new editorial pages use the current campaign copy.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

THE MOON-TO-RACETRACK CONNECTION

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

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WHAT DOES THE MOON

HAVE TO DO WITH PRO STOCK?

01 / THE CORPORATE CHAPTER

CHRYSLER & APOLLO

Chrysler’s Space Division developed and built the first stage of

Saturn IB, used in early Apollo missions. That is the precise

aerospace chapter behind the campaign—not a claim that

Chrysler built the entire Saturn V.

02 / THE HUMAN CONNECTION

EXPERTISE WENT RACING

Ron Killen’s firsthand seminar account traces aerospace

electronics work in Huntsville and subsequent work in Chrysler

racing. People and engineering knowledge connect these

worlds; the claim is not Apollo-flown hardware in this car.

Sources: Stellantis corporate history, 22 July 2019; Second Pro Stock Missile Seminar, Ron Killen account. Full links on p. 39.

EXPLORE THE CONNECTION

motownmissile.com/engineering

THE TRACK WAS THE PROVING GROUND.

The Challenger made the development mission tangible: a car in which

ideas could be tried, evaluated and refined.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

BUILT TO RACE. BUILT TO ADVANCE.

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

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MORE THAN A

HORSEPOWER HEADLINE.

Engine photo: Motown Missile Racing · Booklet p. 14

MATERIALS

Lightening work and titanium suspension hardware are part of the owner’s

development account.

POWER

A dual-plug 426 HEMI, specialized ignition and induction, and a deliberate

engine-development program.

CHASSIS & LAUNCH

Weight transfer, suspension settings and aerodynamic refinements belonged to the

same engineering mission.

MEET THE ACTUAL CHALLENGER

motownmissile.com/the-car

Owner-supplied Proof 10, pp. 7–11, 14. Historical descriptions; current configuration requires inspection.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

ENTER THE ORIGINAL ARCHIVE

FROM THE MOON TO THE RACETRACK.

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OPEN

THE MISSILE FILES.

25

ORIGINAL PAGES. ORIGINAL ORDER.

The next 25 pages reproduce the owner-supplied PROOF 10 —

Motown Missile — Booklet Design as an intact source archive.

Photograph: Cliff Gromer · Booklet p. 6

HOW TO READ THE ARCHIVE

Its historical descriptions, superlatives, identifiers and original contacts remain as supplied—not newly certified by this edition. Use the

current website for active contacts and sale status. Independent identity, condition and document review remain essential.

Chrysler’s Iconic WeaponChrysler’s Iconic Weapon

Winning The Pro Stock WarsWinning The Pro Stock Wars

MOTOWN MISSILEMOTOWN MISSILE

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Opportunity To Own A Legend!

Provenance:

After 35 years, this icon is now available for sale.

Owning the original Motown Missile Dodge Pro Stock

Challenger means possessing the centerpiece of a

motorsports revolution. A transformative artifact

of racing history, it represents a quantum leap

in technology and stands as a lasting symbol of

MOPAR’s racing dominance during the golden

age of muscle-car engineering and performance

excellence. A rare, original survivor—an authentic

time capsule from racing’s most influential era.

An extraordinary opportunity to steward a true

legend.

1. Historical Significance:

The Motown Missile was instrumental in Chrysler’s domination of the Pro Stock

class. Developed by Chrysler’s Special Vehicle Engineering Team, it served as a

rolling testbed for breakthrough ideas and became a cornerstone of MOPAR’s

racing success.

2. Innovation:

Under the leadership of Tom Hoover, the Motown Missile pioneered a disciplined,

data-driven engineering approach that transformed Pro Stock racing. Its

advanced data acquisition and performance analysis redefined how race cars

were developed, evaluated, and managed—an influence that extended across

motorsports, from Formula 1 to grassroots racing.

3. Racing Legacy - Proven Performance:

Capable of mid 9-second quarter-mile runs at over 151 mph, the Motown Missile

delivered performance that exceeded its contemporaries, earning international

recognition and a decisive competitive edge.

4. Winning Pedigree:

With victories, runner-up finishes, and semi-final appearances in NHRA and

AHRA Pro Stock competition, the Motown Missile was a key factor in the

success of Chrysler’s factory-backed race programs.

5. Originality:

Intentionally preserved with its battle-worn patina, this rare original survivor

bears the authentic scars of a thousand launches. Restored with historical

integrity rather than cosmetic perfection, it remains a powerful, evocative

presence that resonates deeply with fans and racers alike.

Photo: DOC

Once the centerpiece of Chrysler’s racing revolution, this late-1971–configuration Dodge Challenger stands restored as

a remarkably rare actual survivor—a true time capsule from the golden age of Pro Stock racing. Built by Ted Spehar

and his expert team with Chrysler’s Special Vehicles Division engineers from a factory 1970 HEMI 4-speed Challenger.

It served as the factory’s Pro Stock development platform. Driven, tested, and raced under the most advanced and

innovative engineering program of its era, it has been preserved with exceptional historical integrity.

Motown Missile Highlights:

- Presented in correct 1971 livery

- Lightweight, acid-dipped body-in-white shell (approximately 350 lbs removed)

- Legendary 426 dual-plug HEMI incorporating cutting-edge 1970s racing technology

- Authentic race car patina retained

- Retains its non-registered VIN (JS23ROB242444)

—a badge of purpose

A Proven Warrior, a rolling testament to Chrysler’s Pro Stock performance engineering.

Dodge Pro Stock Challenger

1970 / 1971

MOTOWN MISSILEMOTOWN MISSILE

Photo: DOC

The Motown Missile Pro Stock Challenger holds a revered place in drag racing history as a pioneering force that defined Pro Stock performance in the

early days of the NHRA class. Developed by Chrysler’s Special Vehicle Engineering Team, it was more than a race car—it was a catalyst for change.

By harnessing Chrysler’s corporate engineering resources, including its Space Division to harness its NASA-derived data acquisition technology, the

Motown Missile became the first race car built using empirical data and disciplined engineering to achieve previously unattainable performance---one

quarter-mile at a time.

More than a race car,

the dawn of a new technology age in racing!

The Motown Missile was more The Motown Missile was more

than a race car, it wasthan a race car, it was

a disruptive change agenta disruptive change agent

for all motorsports.for all motorsports.

“

Photo courtesy:

The Dick Oldfield Collection

(DOC)

Advanced chassis engineering

Advanced chassis engineering

Groundbreaking engine development

Space-age materials

Conceived and championed by Tom Hoover, the visionary behind the iconic 426 HEMI, the Motown Missile was more than a Pro Stock car; it was a

revolution on wheels. Built by Ted Spehar and his expert team, and piloted by legendary drivers Dick Oldfield and Don Carlton, the Motown Missile fused

data acquisition technology, advanced chassis engineering, space-age materials, and groundbreaking engine development into a single, dominant

force. Together, they reshaped the NHRA’s and AHRA’s emerging Pro Stock class and defined the future of drag racing and motorsports in general.

Photos courtesy of: Cliff Gromer

(CGC)

Dodge Pro Stock Challenger

• 426 Dual Plug HEMI. Block number 30

• Capacitive Discharge Ignition custom built by Ron Killen

using magnetic crank triggers to split timing advances

and timing curve for dual distributor operation.

• Mullens ported heads and Hilborn dual drive distributor

system

• High-flow Ramcharger oiling system w/custom swing

pickup (non-G force sensitive)

• Custom Tunnel Ram intake manifold by Mullens with Holley

1050 CFM carbs, modified and tuned by John Bauman

• Machine lightened block (~45Ibs removed)

• All the knowledge of the race engineers and race hardened

team experience was employed on these precision built

beasts.

• Factory body-in-white, acid dipped (~350lbs weight

reduction)

• Chemically milled panels and components to optimize

racing weight and balance.

• First use of titanium suspension parts

ENGINE

BODY AND CHASSIS

MOTOWN MISSILEMOTOWN MISSILE

Built from a 1970 Dodge HEMl 4 speed

donor car, taken straight from the final

assembly line, transferred under its

MSO, to Ted Spehar’s shop to build the

new race car that resulted in the forging

of the donor car with the lightened body

shell into the completed technology

platform racecar that rocked the Pro

Stock racing world!

Combined build has non-registered

VIN: JS23ROB242444, mounted on the

dash pad.

• Transmission: Aluminum A-833

4-speed with Hurst in-line shifter

• Dana 60 rear end modified, including

a 5:38 gear ratio.

ORIGINS & VIN

DRIVETRAIN

Photo Courtesy Of Cliff Gromer

The Innovations

The Motown Missile pioneered the first real-time data logging

system ever used in a race car. Utilizing data recorders adapted

from Chrysler Space Division—developed for NASA—the system

captured a comprehensive array of engine and vehicle performance

parameters during competition.

Recorded data included engine RPM, throttle position, longitudinal

acceleration (G-forces), driveshaft RPM, wheel speed, oil and

fuel pressure, ignition timing, transmission oil pressure (when

applicable), and additional channels as required. Data was printed

out on a strip chart recorder in a dedicated “Data Van,” where it

was corrected for atmospheric conditions using a weather station

that was in the van.

This first-of-its-kind system enabled true scientific analysis of

traction, shift points, engine load, acceleration, clutch slip, and

parasitic losses—capabilities far beyond those of contemporary

competitors. The Motown Missile established the foundation and

standard for modern motorsports data acquisition, directly

influencing the digital systems now universal across all forms of

racing.

Surviving documentation includes strip-chart recordings

and between-round data tables used to implement real-time

performance changes.

From Ted Spehar’s papers is this written register of what was recorded during

one of the early 1971 tests at Irwindale. Using the new 5.38 gearset, seven areas

wre recorded with the results from eight runs shown in the lower area. The best

time was a 9.631 at 143.08 mph using an 8,000-rpm launch.

(Photo Ted Spear ; Courtesy Steve Atwell) (From Chrysler’s Motown Missile

book, Geoff Skunkhead)

DATA ACQUISITION - NASA

EXAMPLE OF DATA RECORDED BY THE SYSTEM

The 6-speed B&M transmission was basically a standard

A727 TorqueFlite transmission with a 2 speed version bolted

behind it. The use of additional gears would help keep the

engine in it’s optimal power band.

The prototype 6-speed was developed when the Missile was

coming together in the spring of 1970.

(Photos Courtesy of Tom Hoover Family)

The shifters in the car were parallel and required skill to

master. Even Mr. Hoover was still giving Dick Oldfield credit

for his efforts in 2014 in knowing which one to shift.

Powertrain Development: Experimental Six-Speed Transmission

The development of an experimental automatic 6-speed transmission was one of many innovative concepts developed and

tested. It was clutch launched, manually shifted, but used modified automatic transmissions that were married together. The

idea was to provide gear splits that kept the engine RPM near it peak torque curve.

Suspension geometry was meticulously optimized to

enhance weight transfer and maximize traction under

launch conditions. Adjustable wheelie bar configurations

and precisely tuned shock settings and placements were

developed to achieve consistent, efficient launches and

superior straight-line performance. Titanium strut rods and

hardware was developed to lighten the front end.

CHASSIS ENGINEERING

Advanced aerodynamic refinements to the front fascia with

splitters and smoothing, hood scoop, removal of parasitic

drag appurtenances from body, enhanced high-speed stability

and contributed to lower elapsed times. The hood scoop

design was optimized to improve boundary layer bleed-off

and increase inertial supercharging of airflow.

Aerospace-grade materials were used to reduce front-end

weight, significantly Improving traction through rapid weight

transfer at launch.

AERODYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT

Photos: (DOC)

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Photo Courtesy Of Dick Oldfield

The goals for the engine development program was

to develop new technology, parts and components

to make the 426 HEMI engine accelerate faster with

more horsepower and torque.

1) Refine Helmholtz resonator science for intake

manifolds

2) Reduce polar moment of inertia of rotating assembly

3) Reduce frictional and parasitic loss

4) Increase compression to enhance thermal efficiency

5) Weight reduction methodologies to reduce total

weight of engine

6) Ignition system optimization with CD technology,

spark plug radial location, external crank triggering,

and other applications of untested, new technologies

7) Optimization of carburation for various air densities

and mass flow rates

Innovative Pro Stock Engine Development

Photo: Motown Missile Racing

Dodge Pro Stock Challenger

MOTOWN MISSILEMOTOWN MISSILE

Photos courtesy of Motown Missile Racing

Chrysler’s Skunk Works

Relive Mopar’s Skunkworks racing team and its rise to

dominance in this fascinating history! The drama of 1970s

Chrysler Pro Stock drag racing unfolds in this book,

which focuses on the racing and technological evolution

of the legendary Motown Missile and Mopar Missile

racing programs from 1970 to 1977. Unequaled by any

other drag racing development program, this was a huge

undertaking in term of time, money, and effort that resulted

in changing all forms of racing’s approach to winning.

The 1970s saw great change in auto racing, with Pro Stock

being a huge draw for fans. Chrysler racing historian,

Geoff Stunkard, presents a chronological recollection,

drawing from many interviews and summaries of the

actual technical efforts that the factory accomplished and

includes both rare/unpublished technical and personal

images from the team members and some of the most

dramatic images taken by the sport’s best photographers.

The narrative is a detailed look at the team’s inner workings,

programs, victories, and even defeats. From the Challenger

and ‘Cuda to the Dusters and Colts, the book showcases the

cars that made Chrysler so much a part of this racing era.

Original Cockpit

Photos Courtesy Of Cliff Gromer

Photo Courtesy Of Cliff Gromer

Mopar Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony of the Motown Missile Team on July 9, 2016.

From L -R: Don Carlton, Jr., Al Adam, Len Bartush, Tom Coddington, Ted Spehar, Dick Oldfield,

Mike Koran, Ron Killen, Joe Pappas, and Ann Bauman (representing her father, John Bauman)

Photo: Joe Pappas

In racing history, Ted Spehar owner and chief engine developer of the Motown Missile Team, and his team of craftsmen

and engineers are remembered as technical innovators and strategic pioneers sheparded by Mr. Hoover. They emphasized

data-driven tuning and development at a time when many teams still relied on trial and error.

Their work helped establish the blueprint for how modern Pro Stock teams operate with rigorous engineering, precise

testing and an obsessive focus on performance. The Motown Missile’s influence can still be seen in the professionalism

and precision of todays NHRA Pro Stock competition.

The front valance is signed by the Motown Missile Men -

Testimony to their pride and honor to accomplish the imposible

Photo: Motown Missile Racing

Original art by “Greg of Akron”

Notable Recognitions

• NHRA Motorsports Museum (Pomona, CA): Featured in the museum’s collection as a landmark Pro Stock vehicle.

• Petersen Automotive Museum (Los Angeles, CA): Included in a two-year exhibit honoring Innovation in Drag Racing.

Only Pro Stock car exhibited.

• East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame - Driver and the Motown Missile Team were inducted.

• SEMA Show / Mopar Alley Representative: Selected by Dodge to represent factory heritage at the SEMA Show.

• Concours d’ Elegance of America at the Inn of St. John’s - First in Class.

• Articles written in many national and international automotive magazines from Superstock and Drag Illustrated in 1971

to Dodge Garage in 2024.

At The Petersen Museum

Top Racing Achievements

• Factory Directed Chrysler Pro Stock Program: The first factory-engineered effort in NHRA Pro Stock, utilizing corporate strategic

and synergistic divisions to develop the fastest car and providing performance knowledge, data, engineering directives for

performance and parts to the Factory sponsored marketing race teams. They set the standard for engineering and performance-

driven drag racing teams.

• First car to use NASA developed Data Acquisition in Pro Stock: Pioneered the use of military/space grade components to

scientifically tune optimum performance-a major breakthrough in the racing venues of the time.

• Quickest and Fastest Pro Stock Car: The Motown Missile held the distinction of being routinely the quickest and fastest Pro Stock

car in the country able to run low ET’s and top speed on an as needed basis.

• Influential in NHRA Rules Evolution: The team’s technical and performance dominance, past down to the factory sponsored team

cars, allowed them to run quicker in comparison to their competitors on a consistent basis. This led NHRA to work diligently

reviewing and adjusting Pro Stock regulations. to slow the Chrysler cars down by adding significant weight to the cars. This

mentality eventually made Chrysler Cars uncompetitive in the class even to this day.

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Serious Interested Parties, contact:

Photo Courtesy Of James Maxwell

Website: motownmissileprostockchallenger.com

E-mail: Arnold@motownmissileprostockchallenger.com

Cell: 702-370-8015

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THE ADVANTAGE DID NOT

STOP AT ONE CAR.

The stopwatch measured a run.

The engineering effort reached further.

Period reporting describes the Challenger as an engineering test bed whose

useful findings went to other Chrysler racing teams. That development role

belongs beside the racing record—not beneath it.

The January 1972 account also discusses a later ’Cuda. This edition keeps the

Challenger’s history distinct from the specifications and achievements of later

program cars.

Signed panel: Motown Missile Racing · Booklet p. 20

FOLLOW THE RECORD

motownmissile.com/provenance

Source: John Dianna / Bob D’Olivo, “The New Motown Missile,” January 1972, HOT ROD republication.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

THE HUMAN RECORD

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THE PEOPLE

BEHIND THE MISSILE.

TOM HOOVER

Conceived and championed the program in the owner’s account.

TED SPEHAR & TEAM

Built and developed the Challenger with Chrysler engineering

involvement.

DICK OLDFIELD & DON CARLTON

The drivers named in the owner booklet’s Challenger narrative.

RON KILLEN

Specialized ignition work and the firsthand aerospace-to-racing

connection.

Motown Missile Racing · Owner booklet p. 20

LOOK CLOSER

motownmissile.com/gallery

Sources: owner-supplied booklet, pp. 6–7, 19–20; Ron Killen seminar account. Signature identification remains subject to review.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

THE ARTWORK. THE VISION FILM.

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HEY STARMAN—

WANNA RACE?

Artwork: Greg of Akron · Owner booklet p. 21

The car carries its own space story. Its trunk artwork shows an

elongated Motown Missile craft streaking through a celestial

scene.

That real painting inspired the Vision Film’s final transformation

and ascent. The same craft travels right/up-right, reaches space

and delivers the closing challenge.

From the Moon to the Racetrack.

The 105-second film returns to the actual Challenger and its next

custodian.

WATCH WITH SOUND

motownmissile.com/vision-film

Vision Film · Cinematic interpretation. The craft, astronaut and space scenes are fictional storytelling,

not historical footage.

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THE STORY IS THE INVITATION.

THE CAR IS THE OPPORTUNITY.

Actual car: Cliff Gromer · Owner booklet p. 6

LOOK

Explore the car and the engineering account.

ASK

Request the source records that matter to your

collection.

REVIEW

Separate the historical narrative from current

inspection and written sale inclusions.

READ THE BRIEFING

motownmissile.com/collector-briefing

RACING HISTORY. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

YOUR DIGITAL RESOURCE DESK

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SCAN. EXPLORE.

KEEP THE STORY MOVING.

THE ACTUAL CAR

Identity, configuration and

photographs.

motownmissile.com/the-car

THE MISSILE FILES

Original booklet and source

reading.

motownmissile.com/the-missile-files

THE ENGINEERING

Materials, power, chassis

and launch.

motownmissile.com/engineering

CURRENT CUSTODIAN

Coming soon. Video

uploaded when available.

motownmissile.com/#current-custodian

PRIVATE VIEWING

Discuss a closer look with

the team.

motownmissile.com/private-viewing

SALE STATUS

Consult the current official

details.

motownmissile.com/auction-details

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

TO THE AUCTION SPECIALIST

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MAKE THE CASE

FOR YOUR STAGE.

A serious conversation about representation starts with the actual car, its record and the collectors who will appreciate its

development legacy.

THE AUDIENCE

Relevant historic-racing and Mopar relationships, supported by a

focused collector and adviser outreach plan.

THE PRESENTATION

A clear catalogue story, source review, appropriate inspection and

a faithful presentation of the black-and-yellow Challenger.

THE PROCESS

Proposed format, viewing arrangements, official participation

requirements and orderly settlement.

THE COMMERCIAL CASE

Written commissions, seller obligations, exclusivity, reserve

approach and clearly documented inclusions.

CONTACT THE PROJECT TEAM

motownmissile.com/press

Private auction targeted for Q1 2027 — tentative.

Partner, official date and final terms remain to be confirmed.

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.

Cockpit photograph: Cliff Gromer · Owner booklet p. 18

THE CURRENT CUSTODIAN

Arnie Klann presents the car and its story. His interview is coming

soon; the video will be uploaded once available.

THE NEXT CUSTODIAN

Begin with the briefing, request access and discuss the records or

a viewing. Final inclusions and transfer rights belong in the sale

agreement.

REQUEST COLLECTOR ACCESS

motownmissile.com/collector-access

EXPLORE THE NEXT CHAPTER

motownmissile.com/the-next-custodian

MOTOWN MISSILE / CHALLENGER

EDITION & SOURCE NOTES

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A CLEAR RECORD.

A STRONGER CONVERSATION.

THE ORIGINAL BOOKLET

PROOF 10 — 25745 — Motown Missile — Booklet Design.pdf. All 25 original

pages appear on pp. 7–31, in their original order. The source archive retains

its own language, identifiers, photographs and historical contact references.

THE NEW EDITORIAL PAGES

Pages 1–6 and 32–40 carry the current Moon-to-racetrack campaign,

source-linked context and QR resource desk. Historical descriptions are not

independent authentication or current-condition certification.

THE PHOTOGRAPHS & ART

New-page imagery comes from the actual booklet: Cliff Gromer (car p. 6,

cockpit p. 18), Motown Missile Racing (engine p. 14, signed panel p. 20), Greg

of Akron (art p. 21). Original pages retain their own credits. Reproduction

rights remain source-specific.

CLICKABLE SOURCE READING

Chrysler’s Saturn IB first-stage chapter

Ron Killen — firsthand seminar account

The New Motown Missile — January 1972

NASA — Apollo 7 mission context

Corporate history, firsthand recollection and period reporting have different scopes. Their inclusion

does not imply sponsorship, NASA endorsement or Apollo-flown hardware in the car.

PHOTO CREDITS & RIGHTS

motownmissile.com/photo-rights

motownmissile1970@gmail.com

702-370-8015

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RACING HISTORY.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.

THE NEXT CUSTODIAN AWAITS.

Actual car photograph: Cliff Gromer · Owner booklet, p. 6

Explore the car. Follow the engineering. Start a conversation.

Private auction targeted for Q1 2027 — tentative.

Check the website for the appointed partner, official date and terms.