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GALLERY: Check out these iconic Funny Cars from the 1960s

Take a look back at some of the Funny Cars that entrenched the class as one of the most popular in NHRA Drag Racing.

30 Mar 2020

Posted by NHRA.com staff

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The Chi-Town Hustler, "Jungle Jim" Liberman and Butch Leal all brought out incredible Funny Cars in the 1960s and are on full display in this gallery, featuring many of the floppers that got the fledgling category off the ground. You can also see Don Schumacher Racing team owner Don Schumacher's Stardust Funny Car at Irwindale Raceway as well as John Mazmanian in this gallery featuring throwback machines.

Want more vintage Funny Cars and Top Fuelers? Read Dragster Insider: Top Fuelers and Funny Cars of the 1960s