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The start of the 1972 Flip Top Funny Car racing season witnessed the departure of factory racing team efforts. They were replaced by young up and coming racers that were eager to compete on a National level.
In 1972 Gervase and Johnny O'Neal built the King Rat utilizing a Logghe chassis. They campaigned the King Rat into 1977 with measured success. It was one of the few Camaro funny cars that utilized a 427 cubic inch Chevrolet block, while many of their competitors had switched over to Chrysler Hemi power.
The King Rat spent most of its racing career on the West Coast in Southern California, then a hot bed of funny car racing. In that interim it managed a best elapsed time of 6.72 seconds; that for a nitro burning Chevrolet powered mini Camaro body, was truly unique.
The King Rat was purchased by Ken and Ray Bigham in the late 80's. A full restoration began in 2017. It is being debuted at the 2018 Concours d'Elegance of America where it was seen in public for the first time. The King Rat marks a time in nitro funny car racing when it was still affordable to the local enthusiasts that sought to go fast on a budget.
In 1972 Gervase and Johnny O'Neal built the King Rat utilizing a Logghe chassis. They campaigned the King Rat into 1977 with measured success. It was one of the few Camaro funny cars that utilized a 427 cubic inch Chevrolet block, while many of their competitors had switched over to Chrysler Hemi power.
The King Rat spent most of its racing career on the West Coast in Southern California, then a hot bed of funny car racing. In that interim it managed a best elapsed time of 6.72 seconds; that for a nitro burning Chevrolet powered mini Camaro body, was truly unique.
The King Rat was purchased by Ken and Ray Bigham in the late 80's. A full restoration began in 2017. It is being debuted at the 2018 Concours d'Elegance of America where it was seen in public for the first time. The King Rat marks a time in nitro funny car racing when it was still affordable to the local enthusiasts that sought to go fast on a budget.
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| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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| 1970 Chevrolet Pickup | 2019 Mecum : Dallas |
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