1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe 1958 Dragmaster Sponser NHRA SCTA

You are viewing a real piece of early drag racing history. This car was owned and driven by Mike Bamber of Escondido. In 1960 Mike would build and race the "Silver Dollar" a 41 Willys A/Gas Supercharged truck. The first engine in the Willys was the engine from this 40 coupe. It was a Latham supercharged small block Chevrolet. Mike ran consistently in the 10's with the Ford. a rare feat for a full-fendered. all steel 40 coupe. The car was Mike's high school car so when Dode Martin of Dragmaster asked Mike to match the other Dragmaster cars by painting it gold. Mike refused. they argued and settled on the gold stripe. Mike also didn't want to cut the original hood and rear fenders. so he took them off. found replacements to cut. The front bumper has the original front license plate that matches the rear plate and the small pink slip from the 60's. The original title remains registered to Mike Bamber. The car now has a Hilborn injected 283 punched out to 348. The car will start. run and race. This is the original paint from the day with no touch ups. If you are looking for a car to restore or build. this isn't it. The car is a true survivor and should remain as it is. I included a Sid Davis film from 1958 following the Dragmaster crew. including Mike Bamber. to Detroit for the Nationals. Mike would have been driving this car on the west coast for Dragmaster.    

YouTube videos :http://youtu. be/bqCm7YO2GOI(Ingenuity In Action (1959) NHRA Hot Rod Film) and

http://youtu. be/z5zYGbL4Nmk(Chris at the Antique Nationals with the 1940 Ford)

This vehicle is sold as-is and where-is. unless otherwise negotiated.

At Close of Auction

The successful “winning” bidder must pay $500. 00 (non-refundable) with in 48 hours after the end of the auction to verify the purchase and make arrangements to complete the transaction.

Full payment must be made with in 7 days after the end of the auction. Payment must be in the form of a bank check or cash ONLY.

If funds are not received and if alternate arrangements have not been made. the car will be made available to other buyers.

The vehicle will not be released until after funds have cleared and the cash is in the bank.

Pickup & Shipping

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Disclaimer

This vehicle is sold As Is. with no warranties expressed or implied. by seller.

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