A gasser is a type of hot rod originally used for drag racing. This type of car originated in United States in the late 1950s and continued until the early 1970s. [ 1 ][ 2 ] In the days before Pro Stock, the A/Gas cars were the fastest stock-appearing racers around.

Feb 10, 2021 · Gassers were the gasoline-powered street machine with a huge spectator draw in the 1950s and ’60s. Here are 10 standouts that show the long lost drag racing class in a fresh light.

Apr 23, 2014 · Here they are, 10 great old gassers. This gorgeous ’33 Willys gasser was a high-end hot rod in the ’60s, with loads of chrome, top-dollar components, and a fuel-injected 427 SOHC Ford for power. Built by/for an Arizona racer, reportedly it was run only a few times before it was parked—too fast and scary, the story goes.

Aug 10, 2017 · The term “Gasser” refers to a style of drag race car that was prolific in the late 1950s through the 1960s that ran on gasoline as fuel, as opposed to race fuel. These cars typically competed in “heads up” drag races that were classed by engine size and car weight.

May 19, 2015 · In the 1960s, the wild and colorful Willys gassers were among the most popular cars in drag racing. Here are five examples that are still fondly remembered today. From 1933 through 1942, the struggling Willys-Overland Company of Toledo, Ohio manufactured a series of light, small economy cars with four-cylinder engines and minimal features.

Dec 25, 2011 · Taken from the 1965, Official NHRA Rule Book pertaing to the Gas – Coupe/Sedan Class aka Gas Class or Gassers for short. III Street Section. The street section is for “dual-purpose” cars capable of starting under their own power. Cars in this section must be capable of being driven on the street.

Jan 14, 2025 · Gassers were those wild drag cars from the 60's that featured outrageously tall stances, big unruly powerplants, and huge slicks to propel them down the track. But just how did these insane creations come to be, and where did they go?

May 30, 2024 · Gassers, arguably one of the most distinctive drag racing machines of the era. The Gasser class and altered wheelbase cars changed the definition of what a hot rod was, leaving a permanent mark on drag racing history and eventually giving rise to the Funny Car. Gassers are based on 1930s to mid-1960 closed body production model cars.

Jul 5, 2023 · Imagine seeing this '55 Chevy Gasser leaping off the line with the front tires hanging in midair. No wonder Gassers have remained favorites in drag racing, and why the Gasser revival has...

Apr 28, 2023 · Nostalgic gasser-style drag cars may be making a comeback, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala in North Judson, Indiana gained its lightweight beam axle front suspension in 1966! The drag-style classic ran a 409 four-speed combination for a while, followed by… more»