Charles Carpenter’s race shop is set to become a veritable showroom for
classic “shoebox” Chevys as he takes delivery of his brand new Terry
Murphy-built ’55 Chevy. The car will join Carpenter’s original
full-size ’55 and Pat Doherty’s menacing ’57 Chevy, but will take the
place of one of the most unmistakable Pro Modified cars in recent
history: Carpenter’s purple and yellow ’55.
After capturing two Pro Nitrous wins in the Flowmaster American Drag
Racing League presented by the National Guard, Carpenter decided it was
time to part ways with his trusty ride in favor of a lighter car
purposely built for ADRL competition. That decision has ultimately
benefited a fellow “shoebox” fan halfway around the world: Henri
Joosten of Holland.
“It’s going to be tough to see her go, but I think she is going to a
good new home,” Carpenter said of Joosten’s purchase. “Henri has been
racing a ’55 over in Europe for quite some time, and I feel certain he
will be thrilled with the car.”