The 1936 Dodge Salt Flats Tribute Roadster at Nostalgia Street Rods Museum in Las Vegas pays homage to the golden age of hot rodding and early land speed racing. Built as a tribute to the cars that raced on the Bonneville Salt Flats, this Dodge captures both the spirit of 1930s engineering and the creativity of modern hot rod culture.
Powered by a modern Dodge 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission, this lightweight tribute racer combines period-correct styling with modern drivability. Classic features include knee-action shocks in the front, friction shocks in the rear, wire wheels, and a straight axle suspension — all reminiscent of authentic 1930s setups.
Other standout details include a short windshield, leather hood straps, Stewart-Warner gauges, a four-spoke steering wheel, and an eight-ball shifter. The rear features a small fuel tank, friction shocks, and a single blue-dot taillight — accurate to pre-war designs. Painted in striking orange and black, with exposed side exhaust, the car is both visually bold and historically inspired.
The 1936 Dodge is more than just a display piece — it represents the ingenuity of hot rodders who transformed lightweight coupes into speed machines. Visit Nostalgia Street Rods in Las Vegas to see this tribute and explore hundreds of rare classics, hot rods, and custom builds that celebrate America’s automotive history.