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Circa 1970 California Show Cars - ‘Sand Draggin’ Offered without reserve

United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot Lot 156

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a circa 1970 'Sand Draggin' custom show car by California Show Cars, featuring a rebuilt 455 big block engine and automatic gearbox from a 1969 Oldsmobile Tornado. Restored 15 years ago, it retains its original paint and comes with model cars, kit boxes, and a magazine feature.

Condition

6

The car is described as having undergone a 'light restoration' 15 years ago, retaining the original paintwork. This suggests moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning to bring it up to a higher standard.

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Transmission:

Automatic

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

Year: Circa 1970 Make: California Show Cars Model: ‘Sand Draggin’ Registration: N/A Chassis No: N/A Odometer: N/A • Signed by George Barris in 2011 • The engine runs and sounds superb "California Show Cars" refers to custom, one-of-a-kind vehicles built by various California-based customizers, often in the style of famous builders like Bob Reisner and the Barris brothers.

These cars are characterized by their imaginative and unique designs, pushing the boundaries of automotive art and customization through features like multiple engines, unusual materials, and extravagant styling.

California Show Cars was a custom car company founded by Bob Reisner, known for building unique and elaborate show cars like the "Milk Truck," "Bath Tub car," and the "Invader" twin-engine car.

Reisner was a respected figure in the show car scene, and his company was recognized for combining craftsmanship with creative, often outlandish, designs in the 1960s and 1970s.

This extraordinary vehicle was built...