2008 Chevrolet Impala Nascar / Car Of Tomorrow

One of multiple original racecars built by Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, (DEI). This is the last of three cars to become available for purchase by the general public. The first went to a private collector for a reported $300,000.00, and occupies a spot in the new owners Mancave. The second car was sold at the Mecum auction in 2018 as a fully documented car for $192,500.00 plus fees. This car, number 60, is the equal to the Mecum Auction car. Incredible in every detail and exteriorly in like new condition. Raced in its original Blue and White livery by Mark Martin and Eric Almirola, never wrecked and undamaged, it's the real deal!

This vehicle is a 2008 tribute car. A #8 Budweiser Car of Tomorrow (COT) NASCAR Chevrolet Impala. A road-racing-executed build, it began as Dale Earnhardt Inc. chassis DEI-0208060. This car was built by Dale Earnhardt Incorporated in February of 2008 and the 60th car built (car number 02-08-060) with its NASCAR RFID tags intact. Never wrecked, this beautiful machine is wrapped with the number 8, one of the most iconic race cars in all of NASCAR and is set up for road course use. Under the hood is the Pro-Motors built Chevrolet NASCAR 800 Horsepower small-block (SB-2). This motor is a roller cam, dry sump engine with a Holley 830 carburetor, mini starter, complete with NASCAR-type driveline. The power train includes a triple disc clutch, Jerico High Tower 4 speed transmission and Ford 9” rear end with a 3.73-gear ratio. The chassis has Penske road course shocks, 22 gallon fuel cell and a DEI dry sump oil tank. All the unique DEI road-course equipment, with DEI logo parts are intact, including spindles, truck arms and lower control arms, as well as spring perches, motor mounts and the Earnhardt signature dash panel. Inside is the Earnhardt ISP road-course seat with correct Sabelt harnesses and associated equipment that made these revolutionary COT cars into transitional icons of speed and durability. Brought back to life by Larry Gunselman as a Dale Earnhardt Jr. tribute car. Sold on a bill of sale, this car has been driven by Mark Martin and Eric Almirola and authentically represents a moment in NASCAR history. Put this amazing piece of Nascar history in your collection today. You'll never find another another original DEI built tribute car like it!