Connie Swingle built and campaigned this tight little machine as Don Garlits' Swamp Rat VII in 1964. Big Daddy never drove it, although he wishes he had, describing it as "an awesome car". It was a lightweight and compact dart that embodied Swingle's ideas at the time, including the black-painted front suspension and the serendipitous open-end wrench as push bar.

The finishing touch: weedburners.

Swamp Rat VII now resides at the Garlits Museum of Drag Racing.

Connie Swingle smokes the hides in '64 Car Craft Green.

Available in three sizes on acid-free 100% cotton canvas, mounted over custom-built wooden frame, ready for display. Custom orders welcome!