Hot Rods and Racing Cars #87

Oct 1967 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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The issue features "Dragster Without Wheels," a story about a race between a hydroplane boat piloted by Curtis and a dragster driven by Ratty. After obtaining permission from officials, the competitors set up for an unprecedented drag race along an asphalt road running beside a river. During the race, an unscheduled boat driven by someone called Salty Gordon's Sea Queen appears on the water, causing officials in the control tower to become concerned about the interference with the scheduled event.

Contains 3 stories

The Pigeon

6 pp · Car

Roy, a young man proud of his customized Corvette, learns the hard way that his rival Arnie Quinlan tricked him into a losing bet using a forged engine claim. After his father warns him about dragstrip hustlers, Roy teams up with a longtime friend, Scotty Duncan, to buy a powerful 421-inch Pontiac engine and rebuild his car in secret. As Roy prepares for a rematch, he’s determined to prove himself — not just on the track, but in the quiet confidence of knowing he’s earned his victory.

Just a Country Boy

6 pp · Car

Cousin Joe Darrin and his cousin Hardy hit the racetrack after years of running back roads in Hogg County, trading stories of their youth and the days when they raced flat-head Fords. With Joe behind the wheel of his powerful 427 Ford, the two face off against seasoned racers in a high-stakes oval event, where Joe’s quiet skill and determination put him in the spotlight.

Dragster without Wheels

13 pp · Car

Clint races his hydro dragster on water, pushing past 170 mph in a thrilling run that earns him praise—only to be challenged by rival racers Ratty Finkowsky and Ronny Waters, who mock boat racing as slow and unsophisticated. When the two agree to a showdown on a straight riverfront road, Clint must prove that his water-based machine can compete with a land dragster, despite the vastly different physics and starting conditions.