the Dunn Reath rear engine 'Cuda funny car was the only rear engine funny car to win a national event, the 1972 NHRA Supernationals.

The car featured a trick Woody Gilmore chassis with Dunn & Reath’s 392 Chrysler Hemi for power.
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