1953 Chrysler 28.4Ltr Tank Car
This is not a car for the petrol saving massive out there, this is a car for Jay Leno only.
As nice as a 1953 Chrysler may be, Jay’s is something very different. It’s a custom hot rod that is powered by a 28.4-ltr Chrysler built tank engine. Most people call it the Tank Car. The heart of the Tank Car is the V-12 Continental-designed, Chrsyler-built tank engine. The engine alone weighs 907kg, include with that a turbocharger or two, and this puts out something like 1,600 hp!!!
One of the most intriguing cars in his garage is known as his “Tank Car,” but it’s official name is the Blastolene Special. And if the name itself doesn’t hint at it, this is one unique car.
A master with aluminum, Randy has polished the hand-crafted body to achieve a chrome-like look that glimmers proudly. Exposed rivets are used throughout the entire build,and the openings on the side allow for the big air-cooled engine to suck in fresh circulation through its gills while also showing off the engine’s fine craftsmanship.
The Blastolene special was built as a show car and meant to resemble the Bonneville Land Speed record cars from the 1930s. Speeds reach nowhere close to the former record breakers, but the inspiration is evident.
