Statements written by the Motown Missile project team. They are the project's own words — not independent reporting. Shown as prepared; not yet issued for distribution.
Project statement · Prepared September 30, 2026 · Not yet issued
The black-and-yellow Pro Stock Challenger's project team invites collector interest and media enquiries while the auction partner and official schedule remain unconfirmed.
Project statement · Prepared September 30, 2026 · Not yet issued
The Motown Missile project's 32-page research publication separates memorable auction headlines from the questions a collector needs to ask about a particular car.
Press kit
The illustrated kit (10 pages) shows the project with images from the Vision Film and its print assets — always labelled as a cinematic interpretation, with source and rights notes included. The 6-page web brief is the typography-only edition with the fact sheet, both statements, media contacts and source notes. Free to download; no sign-up.
Identity: Motown Missile / Challenger — a black-and-yellow Dodge Pro Stock Challenger presented by current custodian Arnie Klann.
Booklet account: built by Ted Spehar and his team from a factory 1970 HEMI four-speed donor; presented in late-1971 configuration; connected with Tom Hoover, Dick Oldfield and Don Carlton. Source-attributed, not a current inspection.
Not claimed: all-original or unrestored status, first-ever or fastest-ever status, independent certification, a public price, reserve or estimate. The full VIN is not published pending verification.
Owner-supplied PROOF 10 — Motown Missile Booklet Design, 25 pages. Original file bytes are not held by this website; historical descriptions are attributable to the booklet and are not a current inspection.
Web Edition v1.1, 29 September 2026: 32 pages, 26 sources, 17 exhibits. Seller-commissioned; the authors have a commercial interest in buyer engagement.
Interview requests
Current Custodian
Arnie Klann
His personal connection with the car, preservation and the next chapter. Subject to acceptance and scheduling.
Motown Missile project team
Felipe & Jeralin Soares
The digital presentation, source navigation and the commissioned research. Not independent appraisers, historians or appointed auctioneers.
Media asset desk
Actual-car photography
Owner photographs retain their exact credits and permission status.
About Motown Missile. Motown Missile is the digital archive and collector-engagement project for the black-and-yellow Dodge Pro Stock Challenger presented by current custodian Arnie Klann. Its purpose is to connect the car's history, available sources and next-custodian process. The project is seller-led; it is not an auction house or independent authentication service.
AUCTION INTEREST
RECEIVE CONFIRMED AUCTION DETAILS WHEN AVAILABLE.
Private auction targeted for Q1 2027 — tentative. Auction partner to be announced; exact date to be confirmed. Leave your details and the team will reply personally. This is not a bid or an auction registration.