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Winged Express
The Winged Express was a 'Fuel Altered' drag car raced by 'Wild Willie' Borsch and Al Marcellus in the 1960's. 'Wild Willie' was famous for driving the car with his only his left hand with his other arm resting on the side of the car, sometimes mistaken for showboating it was actually to stop his body from sliding around. The name 'Winged Express' comes from the enormous wing attached to the car, which was actually one of the first wings ever on a drag car. Two 'Winged Express' were made after a crash in Michigan…
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Winged Express first appears in Fuel Altereds Vintage Drag 2-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2002. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2001 First Released
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