1948 Crosley Altered Hot Rod

1948 Crosley C/A Altered Dragster Hot Rod for Sale in Bayboro, NC 28515

Big Block Power – Nostalgia Drag Car

 

This 1948 Crosley C/A Altered dragster is a stunning tribute to the golden era of early 1960s drag racing, capturing the raw, minimalist engineering that defined the class. Modeled after the legendary Wild Willy Borsh “Winged Express,” this Crosley delivers both show-quality presentation and serious race-bred hardware, making it equally at home on the strip or on display.

With its extended altered-wheelbase chassis, lightweight body, and towering velocity stacks, this car is guaranteed to draw a crowd wherever it appears, whether at nostalgia drag events, car shows, or in a serious collection.

 

Exterior

Bright Red Show-Quality Paint

Classic Crosley Body Shell Retained for Authentic Character

Old-School Altered-Wheelbase Stance

Period-Style Lettering: Frog’s Hot Rods & Race Cars

Exceptional Fit and Finish Throughout

Iconic Crosley “Face” Peeking Out from Behind the Front-Mounted Fuel Tank

 

Interior

Purpose-Built Race-Style Minimalist Cockpit

Fiberglass Bucket Seats with Harnesses

Drilled Aluminum Components Throughout for Weight Reduction

Hand-Crafted Aluminum Pedals and Shifter

Sheet-Metal Interior Panels Beautifully Finished

Unique Connecting-Rod Steering Column Bracket

Original Crosley Gauges Still in The Dash

Period-Correct AM/FM/8-Track Radio

Two-Seat Configuration (Rear Cargo Area Converted for Cooling System Components)

 

Engine & Drivetrain

468 Cubic Inch Big Block V8

Steel Crankshaft

H-Beam Connecting Rods

14.5:1 Compression

Ported And Polished Cylinder Heads

Performance Camshaft

Hilborn Mechanical Fuel Injection with Velocity Stacks

Front-Mounted Fuel Tank with Hilborn Pump

Vertex Magneto Ignition

2-Inch White-Coated Zoomie Headers

Borg-Warner Clutch less 4-Speed Transmission

Winters Quick-Change Rear End

Includes 3.75 And 4.53 Gear Ratios

 

Chassis & Suspension

1940 Ford Front Suspension with Wishbones

Adjustable Spring Perches

48-Inch Ladder Bars

Coil-Over Rear Shocks

Cooling System Routed Through the Frame

 

Wheels & Tires

Skinny Magnesium Wheels Up Front

Radar 15x10 Rear Tires

Period-Correct Whitewall Tires for True Vintage Drag Styling

 

Overview

This Crosley altered dragster is far more than a replica—it’s a meticulously crafted homage to early drag racing ingenuity, combining authentic vintage appearance with carefully selected performance components. Built to an exceptional standard rarely seen even in-period, it stands as a remarkable piece of nostalgia drag racing history.

 

A must-have for collectors, vintage drag racers, or anyone who appreciates true hot rod craftsmanship.

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