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Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by tywester1955, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. Stan Back
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    Looks like this has a gear shift and a brake handle. Two flatties not enuf to run direct?
     
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    1962 NHRA Winternationals D/SA trophy run saw William Trevor in his '57 Buick 364/300 beat Tom Ritchie in his '62 Pontiac GP 389/303. The Buick winning time was 14.21 @ 95.94 MPH.
    57 Buick vs 62 Pontiac D-SA 62 Winters.jpg
    It was a close race all the way to the finish line.
    57 Buick vs 62 Pontiac finish line 2.jpg
     

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    That roadster looks very familiar . . .
     
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    I remember when Garlits first made the West Coast appearance, His wife & kids in their Chrysler Station wagon pushing him off the line at Bakersfield in 1958.
     
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    Lowell Listers Crossfire. This car has been restored. There are a lot of unique features that Lowell came up with to get it to run.
     
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