Sox and Martin "The Avatar" built by Greg Fernald at SS and AFX as a tribute to Ronnie Sox with the permission of his wife Diane and his partner Buddy Martin
Captures the unmistakable look and spirit of one of the most dominant drag racing teams in American motorsports history
Inspired by the legendary machines campaigned by Ronnie Sox and Buddy
Martin that helped define the golden era of NHRA Pro Stock competition
426 CI Hemi V-8 engine
727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission
Gear Vendors under/overdrive system
Red, White and Blue Sox and Martin livery
Roll bar
Black bucket seats
Hood pins
Chrome bumpers
Mickey Thompson tires
Buddy Martin signature on inner fender well
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Sox and Martin model car included

In 1969, “Clean Ronnie” Sox and the factory-backed Plymouth team of Sox & Martin ruled the roost in drag racing using A-body Barracudas as their weapon of choice. Though not originally converted by Hurst, this car was built by Greg Fernald at SS & AFX as a tribute to the late Mr. Sox with the expressed permission of his wife Diane and Sox’s longtime business partner Buddy Martin. Called "The Avatar," this Sox & Martin-themed Hemi Mopar captures both the unmistakable look and professional-level spirit of this legendary team. The era that those original 1968 cars raced in is still fondly recalled, when factory racing packages and seasoned drivers were truly pitted against each other. During this period of the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy, Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin helped define drag racing’s “golden era” of serious Super Stock.

Power here comes from a 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine, complete with the Cross Ram intake manifold, offset Holley carburetors, the special brake master cylinder block, a custom radiator shroud and upgraded ignition pieces. The engine bay also houses the OE fender tag, SS/AFX build tag and Martin’s personal signature, with headers feeding directly into the exhaust turndowns. Behind this is an A727 TorqueFlite automatic transmission, equipped with a Gear Vendors under/overdrive system, while the ubiquitous Dana 60 rear housing is visible from the rear.