K.S. Pittman, one of the all-time greats of the legendary gasser wars of the 1960s, died Jan. 31 after a long illness. He was 82.

K.S. Pittman, one of the all-time greats of the legendary gasser wars of the 1960s, died Jan. 31 after a long illness. He was 82.

Pittman drove a variety of A/GS cars, including a ’41 Willys, a ’33 Willys, and the aerodynamic Austin and Opel GT body styles. His final effort was a ’72 Vega Funny Car.

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