By Ernie Nagamatsu
Photos by Sam Snape
The American “Backyard Special,” 1959 Old Yeller II Buick Special was shipped to Australia to face off against some of the rare and iconic Formula Cars from Down Under. The event was the Summer Festival at Sydney Motorsports Park held on December 3-4, 2022. It was an honor for the Old Yeller II to be placed in the most challenging grid of race-cars with exceptionally skilled drivers.