ID Roswell Race Car?

A fellow contacted me to see if I could ID this Model A body. He is trying to figure out whether it was a drag car or land speed car. I'm sure he is just trying to increase the value since he wants to sell it, but I'm curious as well. Anyone recognize it?

 

Here's another view.

 

I think thats just a weather balloon......

 

One vote for Model A sedan cut down for drag racing.

 

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Thats too damn funny!

I wanted to come up with a smart assed remark, but everything I think of pales in comparison...

Good luck on finding info on that thing. Have you tried running a search on Calloway Bros.?.......I'm being serious.

 

Found this, wonder if your buddy posted this, or if your buddy has more than one.

http://www.international-equipment.com/board/?topic=topic1&msg=1296

I've also found a David and a Rick Calloway involved in drag racing in Roswell, NM.

Later,
-peter

 

They were trying to set the land speed record, when it crashed on a farm near Corona. I think it's in a barn north of Vegas...

 

Looks like it was set up for an alter'd
or a front engine rail job

 

I also was thinking it was a drag car with the back center cut out (seat maybe?).

 

I know the car. It belonged to the guy who owns Calloway safety equipment in Hobbs N.M.Ran in the late 60's early 70's . I can't remember his first name but he still owns the business. Heck give him a call,he's in the bucks now and may want it back. His son is a good friend of the kid that married my niece. They joined the Navy together several years back. TP