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Neat photo of Don Garlits at Bakersfield on his first trip to California, I think it was 1957. Note six-carb setup. There's the open-face helmet, sunglasses, and t-shirt!

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Chrisman's first dragster, #25, which won the first NHRA nationals in 1955.

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Mickey Thompson's 4-engined (blown Pontiacs) streamliner.

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Model of the car and a Bonneville record album!

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AMBR winning Flint roadster in front of its early 50s HRM cover.

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The display cases are worth the admission alone.

Nice pair of Monogram 1/8 Big Deuce kits.

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Hey old guys, remember metal lunch boxes?!?! I can almost smell the thermos full of warm, near-stale milk!

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Neat hand-made wooden model of KS Pittman's '33 Willys, presented to KS at a gasser reunion several years ago.

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I think this is Wally Parks' A roadster. Not sure if it is the actual car or a replica--I didn't see a display placard.

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Bill,

Great shots. Thanks for taking the time. Wow, had the whole place to yourself. Must have made it more special.

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Bill,
Thank you so much for sharing the photos from your trip. Christman certainly built some beautifil cars!

It's deceiving with the lighting in there, but I'm pretty certain Tom Jacobson's car is Nassau Blue.

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Great pictures Bill! That is really a neat place isn't it. Old drag cars rule! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Thanks for the free tour. Awesome pieces of history. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif
Yep! I remember the metal lunch boxes too.