Above Keith McCormack (left) kneels next to the String-A-Long station wagon before touring with his band. Herald File Photo
Hello, The Bader-Ferreira blown Cad, Crossley Altered was the first “A” Altered to break the 130 mph mark, in early 1959. It was one of the oldest Altereds still in active competition back then. The 405 cubic inch Cad had dropped into the 10 second bracket and ran a steady 11.20 sec. nice photo by @Dean Lowe The Crossley Altered raced at most of the So Cal dragstrips, San Gabriel, Pomona, Riverside, Santa Ana, Lions, Bakersfield, etc. The record of 130 did not last long as the Hart’s Automotive 32 coupe bested that record in a few months into 1959. But, Bader/Ferreira Crossley was the FIRST ONE TO BREAK 130 MPH in the ¼ mile. The Bader/Ferreira Crossley racing the 715 coupe of Hart’s Automotive. Jnaki A film clip from Lion's Dragstrip 1960 Drag Cars In Motion: Bader vs Reath
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