LAJ_150__Nelson Des Champs '74
Nelson Des Champs was the owner and wrench on this ’73 Dodge Colt built by the Logghe Stamping Company. Nelson was from Brookville, Florida, and his driver, Seymour Guntz (real name Stewart Pomeroy) was from Tampa. The car was powered by a gas-guzzling 438” Chrysler Hemi hooked to a four-speed tranny. The shot was taken on Long Island for a big race close to Mineola back in ’74. No speed is known.
©AHRF/Jeano LaCoste Collection
Nelson Des Champs was the owner and wrench on this ’73 Dodge Colt built by the Logghe Stamping Company. Nelson was from Brookville, Florida, and his driver, Seymour Guntz (real name Stewart Pomeroy) was from Tampa. The car was powered by a gas-guzzling 438” Chrysler Hemi hooked to a four-speed tranny. The shot was taken on Long Island for a big race close to Mineola back in ’74. No speed is known.
©AHRF/Jeano LaCoste Collection
