The Christer Sporre Collection

Björn Ramsten running his 1957 Chevrolet at Mantorp Park in 1972, continuing to push its performance on the dragstrip. Photo from The Christer Sporre Collection.

Björn Ramsten Cushenbery-inspired Chevy served as his sole transportation both on the street and at the dragstrip until 1976, when he purchased a 1951 Chevrolet convertible. Photo from The Christer Sporre Collection.

Ludvig Bjørnstad's 1934 Ford at Mantorp Park in May 1972. At this event, Ludvig and his friend Fred Larsen became the first Norwegians to compete in an organized drag race, with Ludvig running in the Street Altered class and finishing as runner-up. Photo from The Christer Sporre Collection.

Björn Ramsten sold the Chevy to Kent Lundqvist of Bromma in April 1976. After that, he started a family, leaving this 1957 Chevy as his first and only custom. By the late 1970s, it sported a stock hood and a two-tone red and white paint job. Photo from The Christer Sporre Collection.