{"product_id":"1972-don-garlits-swamp-rat-16-uss-lexington-print","title":"1972 Don Garlits Swamp Rat 16 USS Lexington Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage print captures one of the more unusual moments in drag racing history — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Big Daddy” Don Garlits and Swamp Rat 16 aboard the USS Lexington in 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic carrier-deck photograph brings together two very different worlds: NHRA Top Fuel drag racing and U.S. Navy aviation. With Garlits’ front-engine dragster positioned on the flight deck alongside a Navy jet, the image became a memorable piece of period motorsports photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding piece for Don Garlits fans, NHRA collectors, Navy veterans, or anyone who remembers the golden era of Top Fuel drag racing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Big Daddy” Don Garlits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swamp Rat 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USS Lexington aircraft carrier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage magazine print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 10\" x 13\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Permanently dry mounted on 3\/16\" acid-free foam board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White mat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good; light age-related character consistent with original vintage material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Display Option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original vintage print comes professionally dry mounted on acid-free foam board and finished with a clean white mat, ready to place in your own frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mounted and matted print is finished in our satin black wood frame with clear glazing, dust cover, and hanging hardware. Overall framed size is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\" x 15\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and arrives ready to display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Sets Our Prints Apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t just a flimsy magazine page tossed in a frame. Each original vintage print is professionally dry mounted for a smooth, lasting presentation. 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