Hemmings Find of the Day - 1951 Studebaker
While Doug Hodak took his fighter plane-themed Studebaker in one direction, the seller of this 1951 Studebaker for sale on Hemmings.com took his in almost the complete opposite. Then again, it was already a racing machine when he got it (the Stupidbaker), and a dragstrip accident that nearly totaled it prompted its transformation into the P-51-inspired Glamorous Gal. (Given the Packard V-12 that powered the P-51, we’d say it’s an appropriate livery.) A 979hp E85-fueled Dart big-block gives it the bite to back up its bark. From the seller’s description:
“Glamorous Gal” – formerly “Stupidbaker” – Totally restored Race & Show Car with Trailer.
1951 Studebaker w/two inch chopped top; all Steel body, w/ front-chin spoiler, and rear wing.
Engine built by: NuTech Engine Systems Lakeside CA. Chev 521 cc V8 DART Steel Big Block, Engine Dynode at 979 hp. Dart pro-1 Racing heads “PORTED TO THE MAX”. Aviaid Dry Sump pump & oil pan, with 8 to 10 qrt. “Alum” 3 gal holding tank. Jesel Pro series shat-rockers w/ Jessel solid body lifters. JE Pistons. AVIAID 4 stage pump W/3 gal Dry Sump Alum tank. Quick Fuel Technology- carburetor (E-85) fuel ONLY! Auto meter 5′ Single channel TACH. GPS Speedometer, with eng. temp gauge / pressure gauge. Racepak Sportsman Data logger W/ two EGT box installed in header pipesFabricated by: Bones Fab, Camarillo.CA. All tube chassis, funny car-cage, NHRA certified 7.5 sec, 200 mph. Mike’s Transmission: Big Shaft Power Glide, w/3000 converter SFI Spec 30-1, A168858, Spec 4-1 A-152158, handles up to 1500 hp. Ford 9″ with 289 gears, for land speed. Front Air shocks. Rear VariSpring Baseline shock w/ springs. Kirkey Series 69 power coated alum. racing seat. AU OJ safety Equipment by: DJ Fire system two 10 lb. bottles system w/gauges. DJ drives “Integral latch” (NASCAR) Seat belts. OJ Parachute. DJ Coldfire Foam for roll cage. DJ Engine diaper, New in trailer not yet installed. DJ Window Net. WILWOOD High-Performance 4-wheelDisc brakes. Mallory HyFire Ignitions W/ Unilite Distributor. Chassis works – Wheelie Bars
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