Atlantis Models Jungle Jim Vega Funny Car (formerly Revell)

Jim Liberman's "Jungle Jim" Vega Funny Car The name Jungle Jim is synonymous with Drag Racing for he was without doubt one of the sport's true superstars. Jungle Jim never failed to please his fans, wherever he went to race, he realized that keeping the fans happy would keep him on top.The 500 cubic inch 'Hemi Elephant' motor in jungle Jim's Vega provided a noise and flame show that virtually became a trademark. The huge Nitro-burning power plant, together with Liberman's expert driving, allowed the Vega to produce super smokey burn outs and thrust it through the 1320 (1/4 mile drag strip) at lightning fast speeds in record elapsed times.Jungle began his racing career in the San Jose, California area in the early 1960's competing in the gas coupe class. Eventually he teamed with Lew Arrington to begin the long line of 'Brutus' funny cars. Their first was an altered wheelbase Pontiac GTO that was a record breaker from the start. Several other versions of 'Brutus' funny cars followed. Af