1964 Dodge Factory Light-Weight Drag Race Car

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1964 Dodge Factory Light-Weight Drag Race Car

One of the most famous of the limited-edition light-weight Dodge and Plymouth drag cars was the National Champion 1964 Dodge named "Color Me Gone" tuned by Dick Branster and driven by Roger Lindamood. Tens of thousands of plastic kits were sold to modelers.

Chrysler first equipped these cars with 426-cid Max Wedge engines (identifiable by the dual hood scoops), then shifted to "King Kong" Hemis (single hood scoop).

Weight reduction, critical in drag racing, was achieved by the use of an acid-dipped body shell, light weight bumper stampings, magnesium front wheels and aluminum hood and front fenders. This car's quarter mile time was 11.7 seconds at 124 mph.

This car is a reconstruction of the original car using performance parts and doors from the original, but the balance of components from another light-weight drag car.

Specifications:

Wheelbase: 117 in.
Weight: 3,255 lbs
Engine: Wedge head V-8
Displacement: 426 cu. in.
Horsepower: 500+ bhp
Transmission: Pushbutton 3-Speed Torqueflite automatic
Suspension: Torsion bar front suspension and leaf spring live rear axle
Brakes: Drum

Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson
Date: June, 2005
Location: Walter P. Chrysler Car Museum in Auburn Hills, MI
Copyright: 2005 © Douglas Wilkinson - All rights reserved