The early 1960's and 1970's marked the beginning of funny cars. The popularity of drag racing quickly influenced the diecast industry and many manufacturers determined that it would be profitable to sell diecast Funny Cars.  One of the first to start building diecast funny cars was Corgi Toys and some of their early models are sought after today.

The first “Funny Car” dragster was the Santa Pod Gloworm Dragster. Based on the Ford Capri 3 litre, it was distributed in July 1971. The Gloworm Dragster’s body was hinged from the year.

The first 'Funny Car' dragster was the Santa Pod 'Gloworm' Dragster (163) issued in July 1971, and which was based on the existing Ford Capri 3 litre. Modifications allowed the body to be hinged from the rear, and by pressing a button secreted in the front bumper the entire body rose, by means of a spring, to reveal a roll cage and driver within and a detailed V8 engine

Diecast funny car racing now includes female racers which is representative of more women venturing into racing in general. NHRA Funny Car driver Ashley Force won the 2007 rookie of the year honors by winning her first national event. The fact that she did so by besting her father, NHRA icon John Force was even more impressive. The Ashley Force 2008 1/24 Castrol GTX Ford Mustang Funny Car diecast has a green and white paint scheme, over 100 parts and costs approximately $70.

Diecast Funny Cars on eBay

HOTWHEEL 100 PONTIAC FUNNY CAR LIMITED EDT    US $7.99

Slixx Pisano Dale Pulde Olds Funny Car Decal 1 25th    US $5.00

JOHN FORCE 2009 CASTROL COLOR CHROME 1 320 MINT    US $175.00

1 64 JOHNNY LIGHTNING US ARMY FUNNY CAR NHRA    US $10.00

NHRA 2007 ASHLEY FORCE CASTROL GTX ROOKIE FUNNY CAR    US $149.95

1 64 Superman Box set with comic book Action 1999    US $45.00