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Webster 1970 F5000 Ornstein

July 2, 2025 by LEAH

Make: Webster
Model: F5000
Year: 1970
Chassis: 1 
Engine: Ford 5 Litre
Transmission: Hewland LG 600

Owner: Jonathan Ornstein 
Location: Phoenix, AZ USA

Previous Owners: Tom Armstrong Collection, Marvin Webster 

Racing History: The Webster F5000/Indy was constructed by Jerry Eisert for Marvin Webster . It was first raced in F5000 in 1970. The drivers were Ron Grable and Kevin Bartlett. The car was modified to be raced in USAC races. It was practiced but did not qualify for the 1972 and 1973 Indy 500. After Indy it was reconfigured to F5000 spec.

In 1987, the Webster was sold to the Tom Armstrong Collection. It was restored and prepared by J and L Fabrications.

It was sparingly vintage raced from 1988 to 2003. (10 to 12 events)

It was put up for auction at Bonhams in August 2012.The Webster was purchased by Johnathan Ornstein and has been tested at Willow Springs and Auto Club Speedway.

Filed Under: Other Marques

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