1973 Chevrolet Chevelle NASCAR // Mecum Kissimmee 2019

The late Benny Parsons became best-remembered by many fans during NASCAR’s explosive growth in the 1990s as a smiling color commentator and announcer on the top-level Cup Series television programming on ESPN. This vocation made him more familiar than many retired drivers, but Parsons’ true legacy was one of championships and driving.
This car, the original 1973 No. 72 Chevrolet Chevelle that Parsons piloted dramatically to a world title late that season, is perhaps the very best memento of a storied and successful career in circle-track racing.
As rebuilt today, original crew member Tex Powell as well as others who were part of that winning effort have brought this car back to a race-ready condition, still actually capable of the performances that era produced. Located following a number of years of hard service, the car was refreshed by the team using the same tools and techniques that had made it a winner that year, and it now accurately reflects the standard Parsons set in 1973.
For the full story on the car, click the link: www.mecum.com/...

[@bustertim5333]

that's a nice car I love them Chevelle 73-77 and the Laguna

[@seangodwin8961]

One of the best looking cars ever made!

[@morganwood5494]

@@seangodwin8961 what race did benny say drive started you enigee

[@AstroJoeVino]

Great Racer and great TV commentator. You could tell in his voice and style that he was a good dude.

[@randyramer7988]

One of the all time greats frm a lost era!

[@clintwill8715]

Whom ever made this video, thank you.Great driver.One of the best commentators of NASCAR, and my favorite Chevy of all.

[@jerrypeacock2234]

Benny Parsons was to NASCAR announcers what John Madden was to NFL announcers.

[@emeyer6963]

Was a champion off the track as well as on the track.

[@BS-np7ms]

that is an awesome story!! thank you for sharing!!

[@1970sRacing]

Benny is the Best

[@shadowmatrixbc]

Awesome guy,awesome car!

[@jackstahlbush]

YOU HIT NAIL ON HEAD / MEET BENNY 1 TIME IT LAST FOR LIFE RIP MY FRIEND 4:06 😊😅❤😅

[@gregsteele9002]

Looks like a 74 front end. I have a 73 gmc sprint , el camino twin

[@dalejr183]

Benny was awesome on track and booth I disagree with that Tex Powell cuz for sure Dale Sr was the last blue collar champion that worked his way up from nothing the hard way but that's my opinion and I respect all the guys who did that. Nascar lost its appeal after the common man went away for the rich and entitled

[@lakeishajones6322]

Lenny Jones

[@king0cans]

That frontend is sitting way too low. Looks like a stink bug.