Hemi Under Glass Last Ride

After 39 years at the wheel of one of the most famous and unusual cars in drag racing, the Hemi Under Glass, Bob Riggle decided to hang it up.

We were there to capture the last runs of this iconic car and the driver who thrilled crowds at drag strips all over the country.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• auto
• drag racing
• Hemi
• Pymouth Baracuda
• Hemi Under Glass
• Hurst Shifters
• Bob Riggle
• Little Red Wagon
• Wheel stands

[htrdcarnut]

i would of paid to watch this video

[mrpitv]

@htrdcarnut Now you tell me:-) But thanks for watching. He's really great.

[robkal56]

This in one of the coolest car vids on YouTube, hands down! This guy was crazy. Surprising he's still with us. Can you think of a better job than this? Thanks for putting it up, mrpitv.

[mrpitv]

@robkal56 thank you for your comment. I'm used to hearing what a dope I am. Please share the video with anyone you think might enjoy having a look.

[4ucarlosmurphy]

First time I saw this car run was a little drag strip outside San Antonio Texas in 1963, yeah, I'm old, SO WHAT !!!

[mezzeta]

Great video

[slimemeister]

Now Bob, you know that out of retirement car in '92 was NOT the old car. It was one you built...

[Elizabethtra]

i remember watching him at lions dragstrip my favorite then and my favorite know thankyou

[kirkconway]

i wonder if the George Hurst car is still around?

I would think it is somewhere.

[MrTorgueFlight]

These cars are a real piece of drag racing history and they mean a lot to those of us who grew up around this sport. Great video! Thanks for posting this.

[TheAbbfan]

I have been a fan since the car first came out. Had the honor and pleasure of meeting and spending several minutes talking with Bob Riggle a few years back at Atlanta Dragway. He is a true gentleman. I wish him well in his retirement. Thanks for posting this video. Like htrdcarnut said, I would have paid to watch this.

[Acerfan2010]

Love the sound of those roaring engines.