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**Jive-Bomber** · 07-14-2011, 09:02 AM

Dean Moon's Moonbeam was a Devin-bodied sports car special that made big trouble at drag strips and on the salt. Although sports car racing classes were still fairly new at the drags and on the salt, the secret was hot rod simple: Take a very light c...

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rob-redm · 07-14-2011, 09:20 AM

is this car still around ?

JeffreyJames · 07-14-2011, 09:36 AM

Now your just toying with me Jive Bomber. It wasn't just yesterday I was obsessing to ScooterMcRad over the phone about Potvin Blown Chevy's and how they rule. I was OBSESSING I tell you!!!!!

This and the Moon Eyes slingshot were running around my mind like Jesse Owens so now I will obsess again today. Thank you.

flamingokid · 07-14-2011, 10:45 AM

The Moonbeam also won the Brighton Speed Trials in England in the mid 60s.

**Jeff Norwell** · 07-14-2011, 10:51 AM

I love the Moonbeam!
At one time it was a real terror!
Until this came along....Norm C's Superstition #13
Myth has it that Dean refused to sell Norm any parts after a while.....
Great Article Jay.

yxrancher · 07-14-2011, 10:52 AM

Moonbeam - always a favorite of mine as are Devin bodies. Anyone have one they want to sell? Does anyone make them anymore?

That pic with the wheelwells cut out for the slicks is awesome!

sololobo · 07-14-2011, 01:05 PM

What an icon, saw it perform in early sixties at california drag strips. The car is so beautiful and it was angry little mofo, very exciting. Thanx for the re-visit. ~sololobo~

Rich Venza · 07-14-2011, 03:36 PM

In the late 80's Dean had installed a blown flathead for Bonneville. Never did get a record as he also had a NOS bottle, and kept holding the button down untill the engine done blowed up!

GEEZZER · 07-14-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Norwell

I love the Moonbeam!
At one time it was a real terror!
Until this came along....Norm C's Superstition #13
Myth has it that Dean refused to sell Norm any parts after a while.....
Great Article Jay.

Alltime favorite aa/sp, moonbeam no slouch either

RETROGIRL · 07-14-2011, 04:37 PM

The Devin body is great example of timeless classic automotive grace. What a cool ride!

**need louvers ?** · 07-14-2011, 05:26 PM

...And the damn thing was beautiful too!!! I too have been obsessing over front drive blowers lately... anyone else loose their mind looking at that front blown Olds Chassis Research rail at L.A.R.S swap meet a few weeks ago?

FuelRoadster · 07-14-2011, 06:49 PM

Along with winning Little Eliminator at 62 Winternationals with the Mooneyes Dragster,my dad also drove the Devin a couple times at Lions & Riverside.

Troy Cagle
http://nitrogeezers.com/Legends%20-%20Dean%20Moon.htm

autobilly · 07-14-2011, 07:45 PM

CQQL!

I dig this pic (dispite the poor composition).

**jroberts** · 07-14-2011, 08:06 PM

I remember drooling over this car in all the magazines of the period. I think I was doing just that in shop class way back when, when I got caught by the teacher and received my one and only paddling. I still to this day think it was worth it! Thanks for reviving the memories of a fantastic piece of automotive history.

Automotive Stud · 07-15-2011, 08:03 AM

I can't believe there hasn't been a post about this car sooner! What a great car that captures the sprit of the time.

BigBlockBuck · 07-18-2011, 08:59 AM

Glad to see some positive feed back on such a cool car. Sport cars usually get snubbed by rodders but truth be told examples such as this embody what hot rodding is all about. I just wish more had survived and the prices were more reasonable.

zodc · 07-19-2011, 05:38 AM

MOONEYES has a Facebook page that they post pics to all the time. MOONBEAM shows up occasionally too. The car is now in Florida at Garlit's Museum.

07-14-2011, 09:20 AM	#2
rob-redm Old School HAMBer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Sound,Wa Posts: 3,479	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam is this car still around ? __________________ Push The Pickle !!!!!!

07-14-2011, 09:36 AM	#3
JeffreyJames Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SUGAR CITY Posts: 16,013	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam Now your just toying with me Jive Bomber. It wasn't just yesterday I was obsessing to ScooterMcRad over the phone about Potvin Blown Chevy's and how they rule. I was OBSESSING I tell you!!!!! This and the Moon Eyes slingshot were running around my mind like Jesse Owens so now I will obsess again today. Thank you. __________________ I PLAY WITH TIGERS WWW.SUGARCITYSPEEDSHOP.COM CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM IMAGES

07-14-2011, 10:45 AM	#4
flamingokid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Olathe,Kansas Posts: 1,079	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam The Moonbeam also won the Brighton Speed Trials in England in the mid 60s.

07-14-2011, 10:51 AM	#5
Jeff Norwell Art Editor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palookaville Posts: 11,790	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam I love the Moonbeam! At one time it was a real terror! Until this came along....Norm C's Superstition #13 Myth has it that Dean refused to sell Norm any parts after a while..... Great Article Jay. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "I like HOT RODS." "Now, go drive your Volvo...safely..." http://www.jeffnorwell.com http://drawnandquarrtered.blogspot.com

07-14-2011, 10:52 AM	#6
yxrancher FNG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Katy, TX & Okalla TX Posts: 8	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam Moonbeam - always a favorite of mine as are Devin bodies. Anyone have one they want to sell? Does anyone make them anymore? That pic with the wheelwells cut out for the slicks is awesome!

07-14-2011, 09:02 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,428	Dean Moon's Moonbeam Dean Moon's Moonbeam was a Devin-bodied sports car special that made big trouble at drag strips and on the salt. Although sports car racing classes were still fairly new at the drags and on the salt, the secret was hot rod simple: Take a very light c... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

07-14-2011, 01:05 PM	#7
sololobo Old School HAMBer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Omaha, NE Posts: 6,676	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam What an icon, saw it perform in early sixties at california drag strips. The car is so beautiful and it was angry little mofo, very exciting. Thanx for the re-visit. ~sololobo~ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-14-2011, 03:36 PM	#8
Rich Venza Old School HAMBer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Suwanee, GA...but grew up in North Jersey Posts: 4,191	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam In the late 80's Dean had installed a blown flathead for Bonneville. Never did get a record as he also had a NOS bottle, and kept holding the button down untill the engine done blowed up! __________________ YES...Fiberglass is traditional!

07-14-2011, 04:37 PM	#10
RETROGIRL FNG Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Springfield, OR Posts: 3	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam The Devin body is great example of timeless classic automotive grace. What a cool ride! __________________ I just smiled to myself when I heard the voice in the other room say "I just hope she can keep up".

07-14-2011, 05:26 PM	#11
need louvers ? Alliance Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 8,879	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam ...And the damn thing was beautiful too!!! I too have been obsessing over front drive blowers lately... anyone else loose their mind looking at that front blown Olds Chassis Research rail at L.A.R.S swap meet a few weeks ago? __________________ HOT ROD CENTRAL LOUVER CO. 602.881.0175 louverguyquinn@yahoo.com

07-14-2011, 06:49 PM	#12
FuelRoadster Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakewood Calif(LongBeach) Posts: 990	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam Along with winning Little Eliminator at 62 Winternationals with the Mooneyes Dragster,my dad also drove the Devin a couple times at Lions & Riverside. Troy Cagle http://nitrogeezers.com/Legends%20-%20Dean%20Moon.htm __________________ "That's a cute dune buggy"

07-14-2011, 07:45 PM	#13
autobilly Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tweed, Australia Posts: 2,551	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam CQQL! I dig this pic (dispite the poor composition). __________________ RETRO Spec. (tive) -Getting to where you're going by knowing where you've come from.

07-14-2011, 08:06 PM	#14
jroberts Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 395	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam I remember drooling over this car in all the magazines of the period. I think I was doing just that in shop class way back when, when I got caught by the teacher and received my one and only paddling. I still to this day think it was worth it! Thanks for reviving the memories of a fantastic piece of automotive history. __________________ Joe Roberts '61 Studebaker R1 powered Pickup '65 Studebaker Cruiser w/original Mckinnon 283 V-8

07-15-2011, 08:03 AM	#15
Automotive Stud Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlantic City Posts: 3,662	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam I can't believe there hasn't been a post about this car sooner! What a great car that captures the sprit of the time. __________________ Just tuned my car now she really peels lookin' real tough with chrome reversed wheels

07-18-2011, 08:59 AM	#16
BigBlockBuck Newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam Glad to see some positive feed back on such a cool car. Sport cars usually get snubbed by rodders but truth be told examples such as this embody what hot rodding is all about. I just wish more had survived and the prices were more reasonable.

07-19-2011, 05:38 AM	#17
zodc FNG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific Rim Posts: 14	Re: Dean Moon's Moonbeam MOONEYES has a Facebook page that they post pics to all the time. MOONBEAM shows up occasionally too. The car is now in Florida at Garlit's Museum.

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