Richmond, Virginia brothers started Dostal Brothers Racing, (Both Viet Nam Veterans) Together
they built and raced cars for many years. One of the brothers, John was licensed and started
Dostal Aeromotive. He had Over 40 years of experience. He loved both racing and aviation.
The estate is selling two Dostal Brothers Dragsters.
The Black Dragster named “Last Call for Alcohol”, was a labor of love. Johns brother
and partner in cars passed away before this dragster was completed. John finished the car but
never raced it. The brothers built many dragsters. Each creation topping the last. “Last Call” was
their masterpiece. This Nostalgic Dragster has a 540 C.I. Blown & Alcohol injected BBC, built by
Jim Oddy. Paired with a Bruno’s Automotive BRT converter Drive transmission, sitting on a 152”
wheelbase chassis designed by John.
The Yellow Dragster, modified by the Dostal Brothers is called “Goin’ Bananas”.
The brothers purchased this car and replaced the engine with a blown small block Chevy.
Originally called “Stage Fright”, the car came from Joe Souza and the Hot Rod Chassis Shop in
Yuba City, California. The car was created for racing in nostalgia fuel classes. It was completed
but never raced.
*(Joe Souza also constructed Aircraft for over 25 years. His bandit Gyro is on permanent display
in the Smithsonian. His father, of Adco Racing, supplied transmissions to racers for over a
quarter of a century. He organized the original Northern Pro Gas Assn. He also worked with
Dave Urahara and John Schumaker.)
We have lots of photos and detailed Dostal brothers notes. Please feel free to ask for more
information as well as make an appointment to see the dragsters in Richmond. Contact Lora
Beldon for an appointment. Text or call 804-614-8478, or [email protected]
Black Car: $50,000. Or best offer. Please make a bid.
This Nostalgic Dragster is a 152” wheelbase machine designed and built by John Dostal,
voiceoverfeaturing a powertrain built by industry legends Jim Oddy and Camp Stanley.
Powertrain:
Engine: 540 C.I. Big Block Chevy (Dart Big M Block) built by Jim Oddy.
Inductions: Littlefield 14-71 Blower, Indy Intake (with burst panel), and FIE Fuel Injection.
Tuning: Professionally tuned for Methanol by Camp Stanley (2400+ HP capable).
Components: Olds Big Chief heads, MSD Pro Mag 44 amp generator, and Moroso 10 QT oil pan.
Transmission: Bruno’s Automotive BRT Converter Drive (#5090528) rated for 4000+ HP.
Chassis & Suspension:
Chassis: 152” John Dostal chassis (Serial #014853), 2012/08 build certified for 6sec and slower.
Rear End: Custom Ford 9” with Mark Williams 3rd member (#5767-E) and M+W axles.
Wheels/Brakes: Alumastar wheels (16x16 rear; 15x3.5 front), Strange disc brakes, and dual rear
parachutes.
Front End: M+W spindles.
Yellow Car:$30,000. Or best offer. Please make a bid.
This 1,100 HP dragster is built for performance and ready for the strip.
Specs:
Engine: 401 CID Small Block Chevy, Iron Eagle Block
Induction: RBS Supercharger, FIE Fuel Injection, tuned for Methanol
Transmission: Powerglide
Rear End: Custom Ford 9”, Strange axles, Strange center section (Serial #47173)
