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  1. Gasser (car) - Wikipedia

    A gasser is a type of hot rod originally used for drag racing. This type of car originated in United States in the late 1950s and continued until the early 1970s. [1][2] In the days before Pro …

  2. What Is a Gasser? Build Details, Plus Top 10 Gasser Cars

    Feb 10, 2021 · As a style of car building, the gasser style is hotter than ever due to its simplicity and easily identified trademark style. What Is a Gasser? The term "gasser" is a riff on the …

  3. What Is a Gasser? | History, Drag Racing Influence & Build Parts

    Jan 14, 2025 · Just what is a Gasser anyway? The origin of the term “Gasser” was simply a nickname for the cars that ran in the NHRA’s Gas Coupe & Sedan classes in the 50’s and 60’s.

  4. Body Styles: What Is A Gasser And Where Did It Come From?

    Aug 10, 2017 · The term “Gasser” refers to a style of drag race car that was prolific in the late 1950s through the 1960s that ran on gasoline as fuel, as opposed to race fuel. These cars …

  5. Classic Cars For Sale: Ten Gasser Hot Rods Ready For Lift Off

    May 30, 2024 · Gassers are based on 1930s to mid-1960 closed body production model cars. Stripped down to save as much weight as possible, the hot rods are lifted in the front, typically …

  6. What Is a Gasser Car? History & Design Explained - CarXplorer

    Aug 22, 2025 · A gasser is a distinctive style of hot rod built specifically for drag racing, which was wildly popular from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The name “gasser” comes from the …

  7. GASSER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    gasser noun gas· ser ˈga-sər Synonyms of gasser slang : something outstanding

  8. Chevy Gassers Explained - Chevy Tri Five Forum

    Jul 25, 2024 · A signature feature of the gasser was the raised front suspension, often referred to as the "high nose" stance. This redistributed weight towards the rear wheels, crucial for …

  9. What’s a Gasser? | Nostalgia Gassers Racing Association

    Dec 11, 2011 · What’s a Gasser? A gasser is a type of hot rod originating on the dragstrips of the United States in the late 1950s and continued until the early 1970s.

  10. History of the Gasser - Whiteknuckler Brand

    Jan 23, 2024 · A “gasser” involves a few modifications to an already produced vehicle. Racers would replace engines – or at least part of the engine — with one from a vehicle with a bigger, …