Hemmings Find of the Day – 1959 Dragmaster Dart
Not race legal 1959 Dragmaster Dart front-engine dragster for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description:
Original barn find in 1989. Dragmaster Dart Chassis w/front axle assy, spindles, steering arm, front wheels, & rear axle assy. Rebuilt using original specs found online from catalogs & magazine articles. Most all parts used are period-correct or handmade by local machine shops (Engine mount, trans mount, etc.). No updates were made to the original chassis to bring it to modern NHRA specs. Not Race Legal. 1960 race legal. Engine is bored 1966 Dodge 440 Truck Block approx. 450 C.I.D. 6-71 GMC Supercharger w/ Hilborn F.I. Set up to run on Methonal Fuel. Mopar TorqueFlite Trans. Estimated 900 H.P. Rear disc brakes w/ 10′ Simpson Chute.Has been to many car shows and drag strip reunions over the years.
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