Raising the rear, back in the day was done to fit drag slicks inside the wheel wells. However, racers knew how it shifted the weight forward so they would raise the front to compensate.

This is an example of what was done back then. The car has a classy rake and still drives, stops, and handles well.



Now days, with front and rear IFS raising the car isn't as easy or necessary. Those of us who lived through that period still like the raked look though.