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The 1969 Chevy Kingswood wagon “Lead Sled’ and its 427 big block in unrestored condition, including the original chrome trim, badging, radio antenna, and racing stickers, though the custom paint is starting to dissolve in a few areas. |
Every bit as historic and on the correct side of the law is the “Lead Sled.” This wagon’s pedigree actually began when Tom Akin, a drag racer from Iowa, met Dick Harrell in 1966, when Harrell was working with Nickey. Akin commissioned them to build an engine for his ‘55 Chevy drag car. Akin eventually ordered this very special Kingswood wagon equipped with the L72 425hp solid lifter engine. Chevy historians believe that this is one of two such vehicles ever produced. Its sibling rests comfortably in a Detroit museum.
Lead Sled became an official Dick Harrell team car, setting records and ultimately winning two world championships. It is one of the most original, documented, and colorful Stock Eliminator cars from its time and retains most of its original street gear when racers of the time knew the value of removing every unnecessary ounce.