NHRA decal

[427TJ]

I also noticed the "spoiler" sedan vs. the rounded-trunk sedan during my decal search. I wonder when the change took place? "Spoiler sedan" decals probably indicate a 1968-ish change (?) since cars like the Shelby Mustang and Z/28 were introducing spoilers at that time and diggers were still front-engined in '68. I did find a pair of "round-sedan" decals for the '55.

[Verne_Frantz]

Bill,
Check that stash of old car magazines you have and look for NHRA ads. They should have the current decals pictured so that should be a pretty good way of telling when changes were made..

Verne

[427TJ]

DUH. Thanks Verne! You're right, I have an ideal reference source downstairs! Now I have a good reason to once again immerse myself in my old car magazines for an hour or two. I'll let you know what I find!

[Verne_Frantz]

DUH! I knew you had them from the endless (interesting) posts you made on the vintage wheels thread. (one of my favorite threads of all time!)

Verne

[Chevy454]

Here is the original NHRA logo, as seen on early "Membership Manuals" and associated paperwork, after the NHRA was incorporated on March 8 of '51...notice the "Dedicated to Safety" wording is *above* the car:

[Chevy454]

Here is the revised single coupe decal...notice the "Dedicated to Safety" wording is below the coupe now...used on literature from 1951 through 1962:

[Chevy454]

Here is the early dragster & coupe combo decal, featuring the early FED & spoilerless coupe...seen on literature from 1963 through 1973:

[Kim_Howie]

That not a coupe it's roadster.