1979 Ford F350

1979 Ford F350 - “Indianapolis 500 Official Wrecker”

Type: 1 Ton Tow Truck

Nickname: “Indy”

Color: Gray, black, orange

Specifications: 6.6L V8

Tow Unit: Ernest Holmes Model 1200

Biography: This truck was one of four tow trucks that worked the track at the 1979 Indianapolis 500. The trucks would stand by and wait for wrecks on the speedway to recover inoperable racecars. 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.