1965 Dodge Coronet Sedan

During the mid 1960's, Super Stock classes of drag racing gave way to altered wheelbase cars, nicknamed 'Funny Cars' because of the unusual appearance of their forward-shifted wheels. The Funny Cars were the first drag racing cars to differ substantially from cars that could be found in automotive showrooms. Many of these 'Funny Cars' held hemi engines that were amongst the first engines specifically built for drag racing.

In 1965, Dodge produced one of the most famous 'Funny Cars' - the 1965 altered wheelbase Hemi Coronet - for drag racing legend Dick Landy. The image of Landy, doing a wheel stand with a cigar in his mouth, is etched forever in the minds of every earl drag racing fan.

Although his altered wheelbase cars were deemed ineligible to compete with the National Hot Rod Association, Landy became a crowd favorite by winning exhibition matches across the country. His drag racing extended over 40 years, and his 1965 Dodge Coronet was one of his most influential automobiles. This Coronet, which raced a best speed of 165 mph, won 39 match races and five major event titles.

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