This appears to be the Former "Unruly Julie" when owned by Mike Clark of Phoenix, AZ in the late 70's. He owned it from approximately late 1978 to mid 1994. I flew in it once or twice with the late Jim Maloney in 1981 (approx.) following the time it was restored for Clark by my late stepfather--Bruce Goessling. Bruce started what was Unlimited Aircraft Ltd. and was in business from 1975 until the early 90's.
Here is a partial historical breakdown (to the best of my memory) of this aircraft. 1978 or 1979 Mike Clark purchases it from Cecil Harp of Stockton, CA 1979-1980 Clark does away with white, red, and black civilian paint scheme. There is a "quick and dirty" paint scheme over bare aluminum (as in photo).
He builds some hours in it before sending it in for restoration. 1980-1981 Clark takes it to Unlimited Aircraft for about a one-year restoration period.It also receives a new paint scheme over bare aluminum similar to that of "Big Beautiful Doll". It retains the name (on both sides of engine cowl) of "Unruly Julie". 1981- 1988 (approx.) Clark operates it for a few years until it is heavily damaged in a forced landing in a desolate area in AZ. 1988-1994(approx.) Aircraft goes back to Chino for repair of damage and a rebuild. It then suffers another forced landing on its first test flight after engine seizes due to an improperly installed oil line. It received substantial damage after landing wheels up in a corn field adjacent to the airport shortly following takeoff. 1994 (approx.) The late Bill Spears and a partner buy wreckage for parts, "paperwork", and a data plate for another Mustang project. Bruce Jennings buys completed project from Spears and names it the "Saturday Night Special." It is then acquired by John Barnett and based at Brackett field in LaVerne, CA. Nathan Davis of Indianna purchased the aircraft from Barnett in 2001. It is currently based in Indianna.
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