This 1994 Ford Thunderbird was raced by Roy “Buckshot” Jones for one season in the NASCAR Busch Series. This example was acquired by a friend of the seller’s at auction in 1998 after the Aquafresh team switched from Fords to Pontiacs. It was purchased as a track toy and maintained by the same owner until his passing in 2016. The car was set up in accordance to the VARA rule book at the time of its purchase, and the seller notes that it could be set up for use in Vintage NASCAR, VARA, or SVRA. This chassis is tuned for road courses and power comes from a 351ci V8 paired to a Jerico 4-speed manual transmission and quick change rear end. The car was stored for approximately five years and needs further prep before it can be raced. It is located in Sierra Madre, California and is being offered on behalf of the late owner’s estate.

The car wears its original Aquafresh graphics and livery from its one season of use in the mid 1990s. It appears to be in good condition for a former racer with no damage or other issues noted. The late owner liked to share the car with his friends and the seller had the chance to drive it in a 2003 VARA endurance event.

Busch Series cars had a wheelbase of 105,” which was 5″ shorter than contemporary Winston Cup cars. This is said to make it handle better on non-oval racetracks, and this example is said to be currently set up in a road course configuration.

Inside, the original seat was swapped with a Kirkey to suit the late owner’s stature. The remainder of the interior appears intact and is believed to remain unmodified from its NASCAR days.

The 351ci V8 is the period engine and is said to run well, though the car is in need of service and updates to be race-worthy after being stored in a hanger for the past five years. The engine was last refreshed by Maeco Motorsports in Northridge, California with a higher compression ratio (14:1) and a roller camshaft to increase horsepower. The transmission is a Jerico close ratio 4-speed that sends power to a quick change rear end, an uncommon item for a NASCAR but occasionally utilized for road courses.

Photos in the gallery detail suspension components, and the undercarriage presents well with no obvious signs of damage. There are no log books or documentation available, but notable race car driver and restorer Gene Felton has recounted much of its history to the seller. With a little work, this Thunderbird could make a fun and affordable entry into the vintage NASCAR circuit. The sale includes assignment documentation from the trust of the late owner. The seller has uploaded a few videos of the car viewable below.