Vintage shots from days gone by!

then

2017
Hello,

We saw the “Freight Train” run back in those old days. But, in 2017, I was fortunate enough to get up close and personal with the 2017 version. Impressive back then, impressive now. The location was the Price Transfer Lions Dragstrip Museum, outdoor Cacklefest area in June of 2017. Sometimes, these long FED race cars just do not fit into the digital camera screen for detailed shots.

Jnaki

 

John Evans, is that your dad in the #1?

 

My Grandfather’s service car. I was told that it was the first tow truck in the City of Boston.


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Rootie, this is Dick Mealy, looks like the old Leightenberger sprinter. It was previously owned/driven by Don Gillette.

 

Yes it is.

 

Is that a D500 Dodge to the left in the photo? Looks like the double checkered flag badge on the front.

 

AWESOME Packard tow truck!

 

No Jim, I am not sure who that is?

 

I looked again and you my very well be correct about Lou Baney. I knew him pretty well, he was the president of SEMA for a while. He also founded the Saugus Drag Strip in the '50's...

 

The driver of the #1 super is Art Pollard and the driver of the #1 midget is Mel Hansen.

 

What Dodge ????????

 

Do a Google image search
I even provided a link.Either way it's NOT pre 66
The photographers name is Marie Alyse! There are a bunch in that shoot!
Jeeeez, how can anybody dispute this. GO TO THE LINK I POSTED AND YOU WILL SEE!
God HAMB, I mean......duh!!!!

 

Yeah, you can tell by the kid in the background, with the backpack...no kid used a backpack in the '50s, lol.

 

I won't argue the pre66 issue with you Gary. The attire screams early 70s though. It's not worth getting your panties in a bunch over. I like most of your postings. Where you find that cool stuff is beyond me and I give you credit for your web searching skills.

LOL! You are unique man and I love it!

 

2 blocks from me in any direction.....