Apart from the drag-spec wheels and the big bulge on the front hood, the car looks like a stock 1962 Corvette. And impressively enough, 90% of the Roman Red paint is still original.

In addition to regularly restoring Corvettes and other muscle cars at their shop, D&M Corvette Specialists, they share another automotive passion that dates back to the early days of their marriage.

Known as the Cherry Smash, the drag racer is based on a 1962 Chevrolet Corvette and back in the 1970s it was the star of racing and auto events, being crowned winner of several major competitions.

An Illustrated Guide to Gasser Car Design Examining the parts that comprise a vintage drag car.

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Rat rod master fabricator Steve Darnell of WelderUp, that's who. Nicole Johnson explores the theory behind vintage gasser class drag racing cars and drives Steve's horrific creation.

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SELINSGROVE — Lew Stitely, owner and driver of a 1953 C1 Corvette named the Tijuana Taxi, is a winner when it comes to Gasser Drag Racing.

Rex Marshall built this extremely cool straight-axle 1957 Chevy Corvette out almost nothing. Check out his amazing work only at hotrod.com or the Spring 2008 issue of HOT ROD Deluxe.