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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:27 am Post subject: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Hello! Here's my 1966 Stallion Roadster SR66-008 factory built in Long Beach by the Flaming Mfg Co.
I recently stumbled upon an interesting part of SoCal automotive history when I acquired Stallion #8 from the nephew of Mr Walter Flaming. Brochures and factory photos were also a part of the garage sale. Mr Flaming (the nephew) served as shop foreman of Flaming Mfg Co and helped build the run of 10 Stallions in 1966 including #8 that Walter Flaming kept for his off-road adventures around Salton Sea.
All but one were painted the poppy red color shown here.
If anyone also owns a Stallion or has any more knowledge to share about Flaming Mfg Co and the '66 Stallion don't hesitate to reach out!
As close as you can get to 1966 again
Stallion silkscreen factory applied in 1966
Factory brochure
Single-family ownership through June 2021
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chickengeorge Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2004 Posts: 5634 Location: Spokompton Warshington
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:42 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Cool find! |
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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:52 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Thanks! FB marketplace garage sale, lol |
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Bryan67 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2003 Posts: 2942 Location: Fresno, Ca.
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:57 am Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Wow. I`ve never heard of these. Just Sportsters. _________________ If you`re going to do something, do it right. |
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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Hi, All Stallion Roadsters were street legal vehicles from day one. Walter Flaming knew his last name wouldn't be a great seller. Mustang was already taken. And so was born the Stallion Roadster, an open top vehicle with two doors, two seats, made for sport - a sportsman's pleasure.
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obus Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11070 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Thank you, I feel I was very lucky to find it! |
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SR66008 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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First startup in decades! Of course it runs great, lol.
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SR66008 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Starts good. Runs good, lol
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SR66008 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Redline? What redline, lol
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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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Stallion Roadster sold via Hemmings Auctions and now resides in MA on the East Coast.
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24120 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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So the question is, is the Stallion Roadster a knockoff of the EMPI Sportster, or is the Sportster a copy of the Stallion?
The EMPI car would appear to have come first ... _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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SR66008 Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2021 Posts: 24 Location: WA
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1966 Stallion Roadster: 1st Time Back on Road in Decades |
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The 10 Stallion Roadsters were each built by a legit auto manufacturer. Each was assigned a VIN and titled with that VIN as a street legal vehicle. |
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