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Mysterious street legend up for bids

INDIANAPOLIS — The legendary 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T-SE, known as the “Black Ghost” in the Detroit street-racing scene of the 1970s, will be the headlining consignment for Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic, which will be held this May 12-20 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Godfrey Qualls, a Detroit police officer by day and mysterious street drag racer by night, dominated the Motor City power scene with his black 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T-SE adorned with the “Gator Grain”

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