Hey guys, I stumbled across what I believe to be a fairly well documented and correct vintage front engine dragster today. I believe this is an original Chassis Research 440 that was featured in the February 1964 issue of HRM as the "Research Rail". It was built by Jim Albert and Richard "Dick" Blackman as a test bed for their dual overhead cam flathead ideas. Article listed: Body by Bob Sorrel Wire wheels and front-end by Kent Fuller Tony Nancy Interior It was restored here locally about 10yrs ago, and I'm looking at purchasing the car in it's current "cackle-fest" condition. Does anyone here have any additional information on this car, it's history, etc...? Also if anyone has high quality scans of the Feb 1964 issue I'd love to see them; there also is a pic of what is believed to be maybe February 1966 HRM article? It's too blurry to make out. Ultimately, I started down this rabbithole because I was curious about a dragster for racing in the HAMB drags. I believe this car would not qualify due to the stock ford transmission and the roll-bar design? Maybe some of the FED guys can chime in to help.
No sir, it did sell to a collector in Florida in 2024 I believe. Should be easy to spot with the unique custom body.
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