Dec.1960 Hot Rod

[bob40]

Rear engine drag car sponsored by Don Rasmussen Co.
Studebaker-Mercedes Benz dealer.
Ran a '56 Packard engine.
Engine details for forum member PackardV8
Bored 1/4 over to 422 cubes.
Howard F-5 cam,Jahns pistons with Grant rings.
Milled heads,12.5 comp ratio.
Crower log intake manifold,Spalding ignition.
Estimated at 475 HP.
Ran in the A/MR class and went 10.90@136.93 mph
Maybe someone here remembers the car or the dealership.

[barnlark]

I truly enjoy those old magazines. They were really open to all rodding efforts and options for any car enthusiast. Studes even had some good P.R. working for Rodders in late 1959 and into 1960.









Hot Rod even had an option for anyone building a certain Kart Hauler back in '59! [8D]