It first opened as a repair shop in 1944 by brothers Rocco and Cheater Sanfilippo. Domenic's son, Sam took it over in the 1970s and eventually brought his son, Anthony into the business. A lot of cool parts (see the links) if you're an NOS fiend-like me! View complete Used cars Inventory with exact details and reviews exclusively here. United States, Birmingham, Alabama. Mimi Sanfilippo, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Mimi was inducted into the Alabama Auto Racing Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2011 and Sayre Speedway Hall of Fame in 2018. Bobby aka K9 racer has been friends of these guys for many years. Imagine walking into a Speed Shop and the original shop truck from the late 50's and thru the 60's is parked right in the center of the building. Pictures by Butch Pate. You can't sell from an empty wagon. I hope you guys can see the good selection of shifters on this shelf. This page is for people wanting to share stories about Rocco and Cheaters Speed Shop or those that may want to get in touch with the Sanfilippo's.
Last tires in this for the top one... are M&H Racemaster "pie crust" slicks. This truly is one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you only hear about or read in magazines. We have huge list of inventory from Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc, please have a look below or call them on 205-328-5140 if you need something else. It's still hard to see the actual size of this enormous building. We always try to make sure that live inventory is available at their dealership but please call them on 205-328-5140 to make sure. SANFILIPPO FAMILY ROCCO AND CHEATERS SPEED SHOP COLLECTION 031. They had a machine and fabrication shop in the back of the speed shop and also had a garage up the street from the present location. Heck, I even like the Dr. Pepper machine! ALABAMA AUTO RACING PIONEERS. Sanfilippo Family Rocco & Cheaters Speed Shop Collection. Big Daddy Don Garlits bought most of their stock a while back but there's still a few to choose from. He loved spending time with his family, especially time with his grandchildren and he enjoyed all types of racing.
In the late 70's, second generation (Rocco and Cheaters' nephew and Dominic's son) Sam took over the company and now he is grooming HIS son Anthony for the helm. Sanfilippo Family Rocco & Cheaters …. It was #80 or 88 as I recall, blue and white with red numbers. Visit Rocco and Cheater`s Speed Shop Inc's Inventory in Birmingham, AL - 35204. When I heard Sonny was killed driving the little super modified some years later.......... Sonny always teased me, paid attention to me, called me "Little Man", (I was about 6 or 7 years old) and let me sit in his race car......... the 34 or 35 Chevrolet with a Cadillac engine. Now that I'ved teased you guys soooooo 's the REALLY GOOD stuff... |. The Shop s tarted in 1944 as a garage. Much to our surprise there were plenty to choose from..... A Celebration of His life will be on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 11:00 a. at Elmwood Chapel funeral home with burial at Elmwood Cemetery. It looks like a tornado went through this building but the truth is Sam can go right to most of the parts they have cataloged! 12 years 1 month ago. All latest used cars for sale are here. Sam right where you'll usually find him... |.
And we hope to see you again, SOON! All photos are reviewed before being placed on our website. Many Grand National, now Cup racers, were their customers.
Call them on 205-328-5140 to see if the they have in stock what you looking for. © 1998-2021 FOTKI INC or its affiliates. Send a virtual gift. Photos: JPG, GIF or PNG images under 5MB. Sorry guys, I jumped the gun....... a search got me all the info I needed. He was preceded in death his by parents, Sam and Rosina Sanfilippo; daughter, Katherine Denise Sanfilippo; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Wheels still brand new in the box stacked everywhere. The late, great Sonny Black. There was news paper wrapping it from 1959 and four of these cool decals in the box. Poor Boy Jonathan was first on the hunt for a shifter for his old Chevy. Since 1992 We are Birmingham's best for car Audio, Tinting, Security/Remote start, Wheels and... 2104 Green Springs Hwy S. Birmingham, AL 35205. What is this (see photo)?? We would like to give a big Thank You to the staff of Journey Hospice for their tender care and genuine compassion during this time. Remember the different brands of wheels?