History Drag cars in motion.......picture thread.

Early Aussie drag racing great, the late John English at Calder Park near Melbourne, Australia.

Roo

 

The Barnstormer sans the front half of the body (and paint).

Roo

 

Dick Branstners rear engine 65 Dart. Obsolete ( too heavy) by the time it was done, it was sold to Don Garlits who ran it as the "Polka Dart" , It's original paint was a faded rainbow, Garlits painted ( you guess it) it with polka dots.

 

Smyser's Terrifing Toranado. Nearly uncontrollable, the 4 wheel drive, twin engine Olds spent a lot of time crashing. Hence pic # 2.

 

Devin?

 

Damn, I'd really like to see this in person. Does anyone have anymore info on this?


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