1979 Ford F-350 Ranger

Nickname: Indy

Type: 1-Ton Tow Truck

Color: Gray, Black, Orange

Specifications: 6.6L V8

Tow Unit: Ernest Holmes Model 1200 Commander (Dual-Line 7-Ton)

Biography: This was one of four tow trucks at the 1979 Indianapolis 500 and is appropriately painted “Official Wrecker, 63rd Annual Indianapolis 500 Mile Race May 27, 1979″  in original black & orange paint. The owner of Seattle’s Nelson Truck and an employee flew to the race and returned with the four trucks. Two of the trucks were towed back and the other two were driven. Upon return Lincoln Towing bought three of the trucks and had them immediately painted with their own green paint scheme. Pat from Seventh Avenue Service in Seattle bought the fourth truck used from Nelson. He left the truck as original. Storer Enterprises purchased the towtruck in October 2001 and will soon begin restoration efforts.

Race Day:

1979 Indianapolis 500 Highlights (part 1 of 2)

1979 Indianapolis 500 Highlights (part 2 of 2)

Official Pace Car (1979 Ford Mustang):