Description

Vintage Front-Engine Ford Flathead Dragster “Thresher Special” – Complete Historic Racing Package

The Vintage Front-Engine Ford Flathead Dragster “Thresher Special” is a distinctive historic drag-racing package presented with a collection of period-style racing components and original equipment. The package includes the dragster, original safety and driving accessories, original rear wheels and wide white slicks, and an enclosed trailer.

At the center of the package is a 300 cubic-inch Ford Flathead engine, described as balanced and fluxed, and equipped with an Isky camshaft, four Stromberg carburetors, Edelbrock intake manifold, Offenhauser heads, Wico magneto, and Sterling pistons. The engine combination uses a 3-3/8-inch bore and 4-1/4-inch stroke.

The drivetrain includes a Neal Chance-prepared Powerglide transmission and a 1949 Ford Spicer third member, creating a period-inspired competition drivetrain for the front-engine dragster.

Included With the Package

• Vintage “Thresher Special” front-engine dragster
• 300 CI Ford Flathead engine
• Isky camshaft
• Four Stromberg carburetors
• Edelbrock intake
• Offenhauser heads
• Wico magneto
• Sterling pistons
• Original helmet
• Original shield
• Original mask
• Original goggles
• Original rear wheels
• Wide white slicks
• Neal Chance-prepared Powerglide transmission
• 1949 Ford Spicer third member
• Monocoque wheels
• Enclosed trailer

This Vintage Front-Engine Ford Flathead Dragster “Thresher Special” is a complete historic-style racing package featuring a Ford Flathead-powered front-engine dragster and a substantial collection of original and period racing equipment.

The 300 cubic-inch Ford Flathead is described as balanced and fluxed and features a specialized combination of four Stromberg carburetors, an Edelbrock intake manifold, Offenhauser heads, an Isky camshaft, Wico magneto, and Sterling pistons. The stated engine dimensions are a 3-3/8-inch bore and 4-1/4-inch stroke.

Power is transferred through a Neal Chance-prepared Powerglide transmission to a 1949 Ford Spicer third member. The package also includes the dragster’s original rear wheels and wide white slicks, adding to its distinctive vintage racing presentation.

For collectors and enthusiasts, the package is further accompanied by the original helmet, shield, mask, and goggles, along with an enclosed trailer. These additional items make the offering a broader vintage drag-racing package rather than simply a rolling chassis or engine/transmission combination.

Key Highlights

• Vintage Ford Flathead front-engine dragster
• “Thresher Special”
• 300 CI balanced and fluxed Flathead
• 4 × Stromberg carburetors
• Isky cam
• Edelbrock intake
• Offenhauser heads
• Wico magneto
• Sterling pistons
• 3-3/8″ bore × 4-1/4″ stroke
• Neal Chance-prepared Powerglide
• 1949 Ford Spicer third member
• Original rear wheels and wide white slicks
• Monocoque wheels
• Original helmet, shield, mask and goggles
• Enclosed trailer included