We are normally not too interested in rat rods or gassers, but this one caught our attention because of how unique and slightly humorous it is. This little drag strip beast was created using the one of the most unlikely of candidates, a 1948 Crosley Deluxe Sedan. Crosely built little, inexpensive, econo cars and most people would not consider using one to build a race car. Sure there was the Crosely Hotshot, but we have never seen one with this much power. This one is currently listed for sale on eBay with five days left.

The ad above depicts the car in stock form. The Deluxe Sedan was the larger of the Crosely models in 1948. It could seat four people plus luggage and featured “speed line styling”.

What could be lurking behind that unsuspecting Crosley hood ornament? Remember that these little guys originally ran small four cylinder engines and it was not uncommon for them to achieved 50 mpg.

The creator of this monster chose fun over fuel economy here. They shoved a Ford 302 V8 under there. The body had to be widened four inches and a custom frame was built to make it all fit. We can not imagine the amount of work that went into this fabrication job.

These cars never came with many creature comforts standard and this example does away with any that may have been present, instead opting for for a stripped out interior and some rusty sheet metal as a seat. It does have an oscillating fan though to keep things cool while waiting your turn out on the strip.

Check out that profile! We bet this thing looks even smaller in person. The seller states that this gasser features an eight point roll cage, five speed, and slicks.

Finally, here is our favorite detail… Whoever built this car obviously has a sense of humor and we are sure there are many more years of fun in store for the next owner. We would be tempted to remove the wheelie bars and drive this one on the street. It would be great to see the looks of the muscle car guys when you pull up next to them at the stoplight in this thing!