From The Estate Of
Hall Of Fame Legend Bill
Jenkins
TO BE OFFERED AT
MECUM.COM
(262) 275-5050
Information in this catalog has been provided by the seller(s)/consignor(s) and has been deemed accurate but is not guaranteed. All items sold “as is, where is� with all faults and defects
ill “Grumpy” Jenkins never slowed down for anything, and even after his death last March at age 81, that certainly hasn’t changed. A college dropout, mechanical genius, racing legend and seemingly “grumpy” guy, Jenkins is a man not easily forgotten. The Pennsylvania native’s countless contributions to the racing world and beyond truly left a lasting impression on all. His lifelong friend and now estate executor remembers what Jenkins was like beneath his gruff exterior. “He really had an educated quality about him even though he acted like he was just a car guy. He did go to Cornell and he came from kind of a proper background,” Dick Williams explained. Jenkins did attend Cornell University, but in order to pursue his passion for engine mechanics, he dropped out of the engineering program just a few credits shy of earning a degree. “Grumpy,” as he was known by most, made a name for himself in the ‘60s drag racing in the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) using cars equipped with engines he had enhanced on his own. “Back when he started, the sport of drag racing was not really a white collar sport and he was always a first-class guy,” Williams recalled. Jenkins favored racing in smaller-engine, lightweight cars that had less holding them back. With Jenkins’ engine enhancements and expert shifting behind the wheel, the compact cars, dubbed “Grumpy’s Toys,” were able to sneak past the larger-engined muscle cars he was
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up against. His confident and no-nonsense demeanor behind the wheel became his signature. Despite his proper upbringing and educated background, Jenkins would often take off down the strip with a lit cigar wedged between his teeth and come out ahead without breaking a sweat. “He was just that kind of guy,” Williams said. “He had his quirks like everybody does,” his friend Joe Tryson recalled, “and he was really a lot different than his ‘grumpy’ nickname lead on – if you were around him a lot, you didn’t think he was even capable of being grumpy.” Tryson worked with him from the ‘60s into the ‘90s, running the show at his shop. They spent 27 years elbow-to-elbow. “You had to be friends when you spent that much time together,” Tryson joked. “We always got along 99 and a half percent of the time.” In spite of Tryson’s close friendship with Jenkins, he said he understood why others saddled Jenkins with the “Grumpy” moniker, explaining that the grouchy front was about all Jenkins ever showed the general public. Williams said he understood why “The Grump” chose to lead the public on explaining that, “The whole idea of keeping
Hall of Fame Legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins
up his ‘grumpy’ exterior was kind of a way to keep space; to keep people from sticking their noses under his hood.” Williams said the nickname was actually started in the late ‘50s by a friend who compared him to Grumpy of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” and the name just stuck. Tryson said he considered Jenkins’ greatest achievements to be all of the mechanical innovations he developed over the years including drag racing’s first kick-out oil pan and Pro Stock’s strut-style front suspension, just two of Jenkins’ many creations. And though Jenkins garnered three American Hot Rod Association (AHRA) championships and 13 NHRA wins, including five Pro Stock championships, he did indeed leave his most notable legacy within the world of engine modification. Jenkins was personally responsible for building 30 vehicles that set national records in various racing venues and his builds won a total of 61 races including eight championships. “He was a mechanical engineer to a fault. He was lost in his own world; he was like an artist that way. If he was back working on something you might have to remind him to eat,” Williams described. His skill with engine alterations became his ticket to national recognition and aided his induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, International Drag Racing Hall of Fame and his earning of countless other
awards, honors and recognitions. Bill Jenkins’ long and well-lived life came to its end March 29, 2012 due to heart failure. Jenkins’ life off of the track and out of the garage was spent among friends and family and Williams said it’s now his job to make sure they’re taken care of. “Being an executor is a tough job but I don’t mind doing it for him. I’m doing this for a friend. I’m doing it for him. We’re trying to do the best we can for his wife and children; it’s what he wanted.” Personal artifacts from the Estate of Hall of Fame Racing Legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, including a total of 150 items, will be offered at no reserve at Dana Mecum’s 26th Original Spring Classic in Indianapolis, May 14-19, 2013. What better way to honor a man who gave so much, dedicating his life to the world of cars, than to immortalize his memory in the things most dear to him? Trophies, awards, model cars and competition jackets are just a few of the many things that comprise the collection. Tryson said if he were to keep any of Grumpy’s things for himself, there is one in particular he’d want. “The only thing I could think of was one of the early Wally trophies from NHRA; one of the early ones from 197071. That would be nice to have,” he said. The star of the Indy auction lineup featuring The Grump’s things will be his Red on Black GTO, set to cross the block on Saturday, May 18. Don’t miss this chance to take home a piece of history and to pay homage to a man who spent his life behind the wheel and under the hood.
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Grumpy’s Personal 2004 Pontiac GTO Coupe This 2004 Pontiac GTO coupe was purchased new by drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins from Coley Pontiac in Exton, Pennsylvania, for use as his daily driver. With an aluminum LS1 5.7 L V-8 Corvette engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and rear wheel drive, the GTO was a worthy ride for The Grump, whose career as both a driver and engine builder earned him a place in numerous motorsports Halls of Fame and the 8th place ranking in the NHRA’s Top 50 Drivers.
Power steering, 4 wheel power disc brakes, ABS, traction control and a limited-slip differential are standard equipment on the Torrid Red coupe, along with 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and B.F. Goodrich performance rubber that contribute to the car’s excellent handling. The revived GTO captured both the performance and spirit of the
original, from its split front honeycomb grille, arrowhead badges and rear spoiler to its true dual exhaust, which was tuned by the factory to reproduce the sound of benchmark recordings made by GM of the original 1964 exhaust note. The Black interior offers well-bolstered
leather-covered bucket seats with “GTO” embroidery, power windows, cruise control, 6-disc CD changer and GTO-specific Redfaced gauges. Grumpy Jenkins’ personal 2004 GTO comes complete with service manuals, a copy of the original MSO, a fitted car cover and the famous “Jenkins Competition” window decals.
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1965 HEMI BELVEDERE DIE CAST MODEL
ANGEL OVER THE WORLD TROPHY
Supercar Collectibles limited edition 1:18 scale model in box
This trophy is a 1960s era unlabeled and unmarked; it is possibly an IHRA trophy
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K105
1985 25 YEARS OF RACING PLAQUE
1965 DRAGTIMES ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This plaque was presented to Grumpy at the ATCO Raceway in 1985
Grumpy won this trophy while driving the Black Arrow Plymouth
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GRUMPY JENKINS’ TAN KHAKI SLACKS
NOVA NATIONALS HALL OF FAME PLAQUE
Grumpy’s personal tan khaki slacks
Grumpy was presented with this plaque by the National Eastern Nostalgic Nova Hall of Fame in 1988
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GREAT MECHANIC TORQUE WRENCH
1965 TOP STOCK TROPHY
Bill was partners with Dave Strickler as the Dodge Boys when he received this trophy in 1964
Grumpy won this Winter Nationals Eliminator trophy with the Black Arrow, 1965 Plymouth in Pomona, California
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1966 “GRUMPY’S TOY” DIE CAST MODEL
AQUASCO SPEEDWAY TROPHY
1966 Supercar Collectibles White, Chevy II 1:18 scale Grumpy’s Toy in box
In 1966 Bill won this Class Winning trophy with Grumpy’s Toy I
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1966 AHRA GRAND AMERICAN CHAMPION
WINTERS ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLD
1st annual Beeline Dragway Event that Bill won with Grumpy’s Toy I
Jr Johnson cast into aluminum intake manifold cover
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1966 SUPERSTOCK NATIONALS TROPHY
1966 “GRUMPY’S TOY” NOVA DIE CAST MODEL
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy I at the 2nd annual NY Speedway
1966 Red, early trim red wheeled Chevy II in box; #1 in the series Chevrolet Legends 1:18 scale
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1966 AHRA CLASS CHAMP TROPHY
NEW JONES AUTOMOTIVE JACKET
This trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy I at Winter Nationals Irwindale, California
Owned by Grumpy, brand-new with tag still attached
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1966 LIMITED EDITION DIE CAST MODEL
1967 NHRA SPRING NATIONALS TROPHY
1966 Red Chevy II A/Stock 1:18 scale, Late trim silver wheeled Chevy II in box
Grumpy won this 6th annual trophy at the Bristol International Dragway in Tennessee
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Hall of Fame Legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins
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1975 LAND OF NED WRENCH PLAQUE
1966 AHRA GRAND AMERICAN TROPHY
Bill was presented this plaque by NHRA Land of NED (Northeastern Division) for his expert mechanic ability
Bill won this 1st annual trophy with Grumpy’s Toy I
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GRUMPY’S VINTAGE METAL FLAKED HELMET
1995 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION PLAQUE
Blue metallic flake vintage helmet
This plaque was given to Bill by Super Stock Magazine for being inducted into its Hall of Fame on June 30, 1995
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1969 AHRA ELIMINATOR CHAMPION TROPHY
1967 CAR CRAFT SUPER STOCK DRIVER TREE
This Spring Nationals trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy VI
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy III
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HALL OF FAME FRAMED INVITATION & TICKET
1967 HOT WHEELS “GRUMPY’S TOY” DIE CAST
Framed invitation & ticket to the Motorsports Hall of Fame Six Legends induction ceremony on April 24, 2008 featuring Grumpy as one of the six inductees
1967 White, Camaro Hot Wheels in package VI 1:64 scale
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1968 CAR CRAFT SUPER STOCK DRIVER TREE
1973 ALL STAR DRAG TEAM PLAQUE
Bill drove Grumpy’s Toy III, IV and V in 1968
This plaque was given to Bill by Car Craft in 1973 in recognition of its All-Star Drag Team
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1970 PRO STOCK WALLY WINTER NATIONALS
1972 PRO STOCK WALLY SPRING NATIONALS
Bill’s 1st Wally won with Grumpy’s Toy IV in Pomona, California
This Wally was won in Columbus, Ohio, with Grumpy’s Toy IX, the first Vega
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FRONT
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GRUMPY’S CHEVROLET RACING JACKET
1974 ALL STAR DRAG TEAM POSTER
Blue, Red and White windbreaker jacket
1974 Carcraft All-Star Drag Team Mount Rushmore poster
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1969 CAR CRAFT SUPER STOCK DRIVER TREE
1970 PRO STOCK WALLY TROPHY
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy VI
This Wally Gator Nationals trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy IV in Gainesville, Florida
BACK
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DECIMAL EQUIVALENCE CONVERSION CHART
GRUMPY’S PINSTRIPE BLAZER &VEST
This is a large Decimal Equivalents chart from Grumpy’s shop
Navy Blue pinstripe Blazer with vest and Chevy bowtie pin
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1967 CAMARO SUPER STOCK DIE CAST MODEL
1968 CAR CRAFT STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
1967 Lane Collectibles White, Camaro Super Stock 1:18 scale in box
Bill raced Grumpy’s Toy III, IV and V the year he won this trophy
BACK FRONT
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E-Z WIDER RACING JACKET
VINTAGE MR. GASKET BANNER
Grumpy’s white E-Z Wider racing jacket
Mr. Gasket banner from Grumpy’s shop
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1968 WINTER NATIONALS CLASS WINNER
SUPERCAR SHOWDOWN HALL OF FAME MEDAL
Bill defeated the factory backed Ford Fairlane of Hubert Platt with Toy III to win this 8th annual trophy
Supercar Showdown Hall of Fame Medal with ribbon
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1967 AHRA ELIMINATOR TROPHY
1967 NHRA ELIMINATOR SUPER STOCK TROPHY
Bill won this Winter Nationals Beeline Dragway trophy with Grumpy’s Toy II
This 13th annual trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy III
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1967 AHRA WINTER NATIONALS TROPHY
1967 CAMARO BONE STOCK DIE CAST MODEL
Bill won this Beeline Dragway trophy with Grumpy’s Toy III
1967 Lane Collectibles Red, Camaro bone stock 1:18 scale
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1968 NHRA SPRING NATIONALS CLASS WINNER
1968 NHRA NATIONAL CHAMP 14TH ANNUAL
This trophy was most likely won with Grumpy’s Toy IV in Englishtown, New Jersey
Bill raced Grumpy’s Toy III, IV and V in 1968
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FRONT
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1970 CAMARO HOT ROD MAGAZINE COVER
GRUMPY’S VINTAGE GOODYEAR JACKET
Big poster of Hot Rod Magazine cover featuring Grumpy’s 1970 Camaro
Light Blue vintage, oil-stained Goodyear jacket
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1969 WINTER NATIONALS CLASS WINNER
VINTAGE FISHING STYLE HAT
This 9th annual trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy IV
Red vintage fishing style hat
FRONT
BACK
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K157
1972 NHRA ELIMINATOR JACKET
1969 CAR CRAFT STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
Orange 1972 Eliminator jacket
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy VI
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1968 AHRA WINTER NATIONALS TROPHY
1968 CAMARO “TOY IV” DIE CAST MODEL
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy III at Lions Dragway
1968 White, Camaro Grumpy’s Toy IV in box SC Collectibles 1:18 scale
BACK
FRONT
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1990 HONDA SCOOTER
1993 EMPA AWARD HALL OF FAME
Honda pit scooter will be sold on a Bill of Sale
Grumpy’s Lifetime Achievement Award made of plaster
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1968 PEACHSTATE NOVA SS DIE CAST MODEL
1970 CAR CRAFT MAN OF THE YEAR BRASS TREE
1968 White with Black top, Nova SS 396 in box 1:18 scale
1970, the year he won this trophy, Bill ran three different cars: Toys IV, VI and VIII
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NHRA FRAMED PENCIL PRINT OF GRUMPY
1976 STOCK DRIVER TREE TROPHY
Pencil drawing print of Bill Jenkins done by NHRA celebrating 50th anniversary and top drivers of Championship Drag Racing
Bill won this Car Craft All Star Team Pro trophy with Grumpy’s Toy XIII
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1972 PRO STOCK WALLY TROPHY
1968 CAMARO “TOY IV “DIE CAST MODEL
This Summer Nationals Wally was won with Grumpy’s Toy IX, the first Vega in Ontario, California
1968 RSC Collectibles Grumpy’s Toy IV Pro Stock Camaro Limited Edition 1 of 7,000 in box 1:24 scale
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1993 DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME PLAQUE
1972 PRO STOCK WALLY TROPHY
Presented to Bill on March 19, 1993 when he was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame in Florida
This Summer Nationals Wally was won with Grumpy’s Toy IX in Englishtown, New Jersey
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FRONT
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GRUMPY’S COMPETITION BLACK ARROW JACKET
1977 CAR CRAFT PRO STOCK CREW CHIEF TREE
Black embroidered Jenkins Competition, “Grump” embroidered on right side
Bill was racing Grumpy’s Toy XIII when he received this brass trophy
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1967 “GRUMPY’S TOY” CAMARO PRINT
1969 PORCELAIN CAMARO “TOY IV” DIE CAST
This is a print of a painting of Grumpy’s 1967 Camaro
1969 White, Grumpy’s Toy IV Camaro porcelain 1:18 scale
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1972 PRO STOCK WALLY TROPHY
2005 S&W WALK OF FAME INDUCTEE AWARD
Bill won this Winter Nationals Wally with Grumpy’s Toy IX in Pomona, California
2005 Maple Grove Raceway S&W Walk of Fame Inductee award
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Grumpy’s Personal LOT K175 Snap-On Tool Box With Tools This red, free-standing, Snap-On brand tool box was the personal go-to of one of the most historically significant engine builders of all time. Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins kept and used this 13-drawer unit in his Pennsylvania garage since he first acquired it in the late 1960s. Each drawer is filled with the various tools and instruments found to be most useful by a man whom most considered a true mechanical genius. With its authentic wear marks from near daily use, along with its decorated surfaces littered with stickers and plaques from the NHRA Nationals, Winter Nationals, Spring Nationals and Gator Nationals, this dream conversation piece is the perfect addition for any home garage. A truly oneof-a-kind piece of racing history, this personalized tool box is undoubtedly one of the most significant items being offered from Grumpy’s Estate collection.
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1996 MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME AWARD
GRUMPY’S FIRST TROPHY CIRCA 1953
Solid bronze and wood; an amazingly beautiful and heavy award
The first trophy Grumpy won in October of 1953, he drove a 1951 Chevrolet he’d won in a raffle
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1972 PRO STOCK WALLY GRAND NATIONAL
1970 PRINT OF 1969 CAMARO AND GRUMPY
This Wally was won with Grumpy’s Toy IX, the first Vega in Sanair, Canada
This print was done for Bill by Fram in 1970
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2004 FRAMED NHRA QUALIFYING LIST
1972 EMPIRE NATIONALS TROPHY
This is a large, framed copy of the qualifying time sheet list from Topeka, Kansas on June 29, 2004
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy IX at Empire Dragway Leicester, New York
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FRONT
BACK
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1976 HONDA CT70 SCOOTER
1972 NHRA NATIONAL OPEN TROPHY
Grumpy’s Honda pit scooter will be sold on a Bill of Sale
Bill won this 2nd annual trophy at New England Dragway with Grumpy’s Toy IX, the first Vega
TOP BACK BOTTOM
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JENKINS’ CUSTOM MADE 750 CFM CARBURETOR
1999 GRUMP’S PRO STOCK TRUCK JACKET
Jenkins’ custom-built, two 2-barrel carbs welded together to make 750 cfm carb
Embroidered red with black sleeves, reads “Grumpy Jenkins”
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1972 S-K MECHANICS HALL OF FAME TROPHY
2008 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CITATION
Bill was racing Grumpy’s Toy IX when he received this Golden Ratchet trophy
Issued to William Tyler Jenkins on June 6, 2008 for his contributions in Motor sports from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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1969 PRO STOCK CAMARO DIE CAST MODEL
FRAMED 2002 CHEVY RUMBLE MAGAZINE
1969 SC Collectibles White, Pro Stock Camaro in box 1:18 scale
2002 Jenkins’ Camaro story from Chevy Rumble Magazine in frame; Missing Link Camaro
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VINTAGE BAROMETER
1972 AHRA ELIMINATOR PRO STOCK
Grumpy’s personal weather station
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy IX in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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1969 CAMARO “TOY VI” DIE CAST MODEL
1963 FRAMED NATIONAL DRAGSTER ARTICLE
1969 SC Collectibles, Super Stock Camaro Heritage Racing Series #1; in box 1:18 scale
An article called “The Shifter Who’s Quicker” featuring Grumpy dated November 29, 1963
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1972 DIVISION 1 PRO STOCK ELIMINATOR CHAMP
1992 SUPERFLOW LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Bill won this Wally with Grumpy’s Toy IX
This Lifetime Achievement Award plaque was presented to Grumpy December 12, 1992 at the SuperFlow Advanced Engine Technology Conference
BACK FRONT
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VINTAGE WINDBREAKER JACKET
STRAW MESH FORMED COWBOY HAT
Yellow vintage windbreaker jacket
Grumpy’s straw cowboy hat
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K196
1973 NHRA GATOR NATIONALS TROPHY
1973 NHRA WINTER NATIONALS CLASS WINNER
Bill and his crew won this trophy while he was racing Grumpy’s Toy X
This trophy was won with Grumpy’s Toy X
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WOODEN CANE
1973 PRO STOCK WALLY
Grumpy’s personal wood cane
Bill won this Summer Nationals trophy in Englishtown, New Jersey
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CHEVROLET RACING BANNER
1970 BRUCE LARSON CAMARO DIE CAST
Chevrolet Racing banner from Grumpy’s shop
1970 Chevrolet Legends White, Red and Blue Camaro; #6 in the series; in box and Bruce Larson autographed to Grump 1:18 scale
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DUROMETER TIRE TREAD DEPTH GAUGE
1974 PRO STOCK ELIMINATOR TROPHY
Grumpy’s own personal Durometer gauge
Bill won this KC International trophy with Grumpy’s Toy XI
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1996 INDUCTEE HALL OF FAME PLAQUE
1974 PRO STOCK WALLY
This plaque was presented to Grumpy on August 4, 1996 upon his induction into the Supercar Showdown Hall of Fame
This Winter Nationals Wally was won with Grumpy’s Toy X in Pomona, California
BACK
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FRONT
K204
1974 ALAMO DRAGWAY ELIMINATOR
CHAMPION SPARKPLUG WINTER JACKET
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy X
Grumpy’s own blue vintage Champion Sparkplug jacket
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1967 FRAMED FLYER FEATURING GRUMPY
1974 PRO STOCK WINNER
This is a framed Fram marketing Flyer displayed at retailers’ shops featuring Bill Grumpy Jenkins
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy XI at NY National Speedway
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1975 AHRA ELIMINATOR DRAGWAY 42 WEST
1970 CAMARO “TOY VIII” DIE CAST MODEL
Bill won this trophy with Grumpy’s Toy XI in Salem, Ohio
1970 SC Collectibles White, Camaro Pro Stock Grumpy’s Toy VIII in box 1:18 scale
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2011 FRAMED PORTRAIT OF GRUMPY
YORK US 30 MUSCLECAR MADNESS AWARD
This is a framed portrait titled Pro Stock Legend which features Bill’s major achievements
2nd annual York US 30 Musclecar Madness Award July 11-12, 2003; the award is made of plastic and plexiglas
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1970 ENGINE BUILDER TREE
1973 STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
Bill was driving Grumpy’s Toy IV, VI and VIII the year he received this Car Craft Pro & Super Stock trophy
Car Craft Pro Stock Engine Builder trophy
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1972 CAR CRAFT PRO STOCK DRIVER TREE
1977 CAR CRAFT PRO STOCK CREW CHIEF
Grumpy won this trophy in 1970, ‘72, ‘73, ‘74 and ‘76
Grumpy won this trophy in 1975, ‘77 and ‘78
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K216
1972 CHEVY VEGA DIE CAST MODEL
WINSTON DRAG RACING WINTER JACKET
1972 Red with White, Chevy Vega Pro Stock in box SC Collectibles 1:18 scale
Grumpy’s personal red vintage Winston Drag racing jacket
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1972 CHEVROLET VEGA DIE CAST MODEL
1996 HALL OF FAME QUAKER CITY DRAGWAY
1972 Chevrolet Legends Red, Warren Johnson Chevy Vega in box; #4 in the series 1:18 scale
Bill was inducted into the Supercar Showdown Legend Hall of Fame on August 4, 1996; this trophy commemorates that day
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1975 PRO STOCK WALLY
2004 PRO STOCK WALLY LUCAS OIL
Bill won this Spring Nationals Wally with Grumpy’s Toy XI in Columbus, Ohio
This is a beautiful example of a Nationals Wally, from Brainerd, Minnesota
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2006 PRO STOCK WALLY
1972 “GRUMPY’S TOY “ DIE CAST MODEL
Grumpy won this Nationals Wally trophy in Columbus, Ohio, with Jim Yates as the driver
1972 White, Chevy Vega in box; #3 in the series 1:18 scale
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DRAGWAY 42 AHRA GRAND NATIONAL TROPHY
STRAW/MESH FORMED COWBOY HAT
This trophy could be as early as Grumpy’s Toy X, the second Vega more than likely one of the Monzas Toy XII or XIII in ’75 or ’76
Grumpy’s Straw cowboy hat
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K223 SAMSONITE BRIEFCASE
Black Samsonite briefcase Jenkins’ label attached
K224 ALUMINUM RESTRICTOR PLATE
with
Bill
Grumpy’s aluminum restrictor plate
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2010 NOSTALGIA DRAGFEST USA-1 AWARD
MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY TROPHY ELIMINATOR
This plaque was presented to Grumpy in 2010 by Nostalgia Dragfest USA-1
Runner-up at Maple Grove Raceway; trophy date is unknown
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UNKNOWN TROPHY
1972 HOT WHEELS “GRUMPY’S TOY”
This trophy is unlabeled and unmarked
1972 White with Red, Vega Hot Wheels in package 1:64 scale
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BACK
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GRUMPY’S VINTAGE EDELBROCK JACKET
1985 SUPER CHEVY AWARD
Red vintage Edelbrock jacket
This plaque was given to Bill by Super Chevy Magazine at Maple Grove Raceway in 1985
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1973 PLYMOUTH DUSTER PRO STOCK
1973 CAR CRAFT OLLIE AWARD BRASS TREE
1973 Black, Don Carlton’s “Mopar Missile” porcelain 1:18 scale
Given to Grumpy by Car Craft
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BACK FRONT
1969 CAR CRAFT STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
GRUMPY’S VINTAGE JACKET
Bill won this trophy in 1967, ‘68 and ’69
Yellow vintage jacket
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CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY CLASS WINNER
1974 CAR CRAFT PRO STOCK DRIVER TREE
The date of this trophy is unknown
Bill won this trophy in 1970, ‘72, ‘73, ‘74 and ‘76
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1970 CAR CRAFT STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE PLAQUE
Bill won this trophy in 1967, ‘68 and ‘69
Awarded to Grumpy for participation in the SuperFlow Advanced Engine Technology Conference in December of 1992
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1965 NHRA WINTER NATIONALS CLASS WINNER
2004 JUNGLE JIM TOY CAR DIE CAST MODEL
This trophy could have been won with Grumpy’s Toy I or IV
2004 Blue, Jungle Jim Camaro Funny Car in box 1:24 scale
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2005 DAVE CONNOLLY PRO STOCK DIE CAST
NHRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2005 White, Pro Stock Connolly in box 1:24 scale
The date of this trophy is unknown
Bullet
Dave
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1970 CAR CRAFT STOCK ENGINE BUILDER TREE
CAPITOL RACEWAY PARK TROPHY
Bill won this trophy in 1967, ‘68 and ‘69
The information behind this trophy is unknown
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1970 ULTRA STOCK SUMMER NATIONALS
1973 AUTO RACING FRAT FOUNDATION AWARD
This trophy was won at the Summer Nationals Ultra Stock Eliminator at Keystone Raceway
This framed Auto Racing Fraternity Foundation award was presented to Bill on January 4, 1973
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GRUMPY JENKINS’ MECHANIC PANTS
1991 SUPERFLOW TECH CONFERENCE AWARD
Grey uniform pants with “Jenkins” on the label
1991 SuperFlow Tech Conference Award made of glass and wood
From The Estate Of
Hall Of Fame Legend Bill
Jenkins
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