Historic Don Cain & John Pusch Top Gas Dragster preserved, Restored, and Ready to Fire!

Theo’s Speed Shop is proud to offer one of the most authentic relics from the golden era of 1960s drag racing. Ran by the formidable duo of driver Don Cain and tuner/owner John Pusch, this Top Gas machine was a terror of the Midwest circuits. Unlike static museum pieces, this dragster has been meticulously mechanically restored to its former glory.

It doesn't just look the part—it runs, sounds, and breathes exactly like it did on the vintage strip.

Vehicle Highlights:
1969 SPE Chassis
Hanna Body
Tony Nancy Interior

Event Winner at:
1970, Supernationals in Ontario
1971 Can Am Nationals
1971 Englishtown
1971- US Nationals runner Up

Period-Correct Restoration: Meticulously brought back to its historic racing spec by experts dedicated to preserving drag history.

Show & Cackle Ready: Perfect for historic drag exhibitions, Cacklefests

The Ultimate Addition to Your Collection!

This isn't a replica; it is the real deal. Finding a historic dragster with this level of verified heritage is rare—finding one that has been correctly sorted mechanically to running condition is nearly impossible. Whether you want to put it on a turntable or fire it up to hear the crisp crackle of a vintage monster, this machine delivers. Serious Inquiries Only for full build documentation, engine specs, and to schedule a private viewing.

We've Got Your Back!

A vintage race car can be intimidating, but you won't figure it out alone. If you are new to running a high-performance machine like this, we will work with you one-on-one until you are completely confident. We will personally teach you how to:
Fire it up: Step-by-step fuel priming and safe starting procedures.
Maintain it: Exact fluid checks and mechanical tuning schedules.
Store it: How to properly pickle the fuel system and protect the car between runs.

We build them, we know them, and we will teach you. You leave our shop with both a legendary car and the blueprint to run it safely.