Signature #8 - Present Day

[Cash]

Gil de Ferran, then driving for Penske Racing, was the 2003 Indianapolis 500 race winner. Penske tends to keep a Pace Vehicle from its race victories but in this instance was not able to obtain any of the three Pace SSR’s. I do find it curious he did not attempt to purchase backup pace Signature #4 when it was sold at auction though.
Over a year ago I contacted the Penske Museum in Scottsdale and spoke with Mr Hossa who had managed de Ferrans in 2003. Although he could not confirm it he thought they had purchased a Signature Series SSR and it was stored somewhere in the eastern states. It took a while but I have finally confirmed its location and status.
Penske purchased Signature #8 at auction and had Wheel to Wheel, the company that converted the other Pace SSR’s, build it so as to be identical to the original Pace trucks. I have been unable to obtain any pictures from Penske and Wheel to Wheel is no longer in business.
Signature #8, in the form of a 2003 Indianapolis 500 Pace SSR, now resides in the Penske Restoration storage facility at Auburn Hills, MI. Penske Restoration is not open to the public. I have not been able to confirm if the art works and scrapbook remained with the vehicle.

[REBEL]

Get your nose in everyones business eh?

[xoxoxoBruce]

It's amazing what a black woman with glasses and a cigar can find out.

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's amazing what a black woman with glasses and a cigar can find out.

Nothing gets passed the SUPER SLEUTH.

[turnheadz]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

It's amazing what a black woman with glasses and a cigar can find out.

I've met Cash and he looks nothing like that

[DOOPHUS]

Originally Posted by turnheadz

I've met Cash and he looks nothing like that

Nothing, Sandy . . . BETTER or WORSE?

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[Flassh]

Originally Posted by DOOPHUS

Nothing, Sandy . . . BETTER or WORSE?

! ! ! ! ! !

Depends on your taste. The lady in the avatar does have some good qualities.

[REBEL]

The real cash

[smokey]

He looks different without the glasses

[Cash]

I have been so hopeful this thread would somehow move past my boyish good looks and charm!
No such luck, eh.

[SSRHEARTBEAT]

I've been an investigator for more than 30 years, but must admit, when it comes to our little trucks,

"you are the Lead Investigator"...

[lakecat]

So that Sig is taken off the charts forever eh?... I was curious as to what was changed on it so I looked up the Indy changes for it....

Exteriors receive a subtle silver ghost-flame paint scheme across the hood, front fenders and doors, a safety strobe light bar recessed into the tailgate, polished stock cast aluminum wheels and race event graphics. Inside, racing-type safety belts have been added. Inclusion of heavy-duty engine and transmission oil coolers, higher rate springs and shocks, and a lower restriction exhaust system provide further assurance of optimum performance in the harsh environment of professional racing.

Indypacecars.com - Chevy SSR to pace 2003 Indy 500

Goodbye ole 8...it was nice not knowing ya. Good work Cash.