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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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John Webster
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Default Bill Thomas Cheetah Coupe

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Bill Thomas built about 50 of these coupes in the early 60s for SCCA racing. Most had 283 Chevys though some were fitted with 327s. I remember seeing what was probably this car racing in the '66 Mid-Ohio USRRC (soon to become Can-Am) race. The engine was mounted as far back in the chassis as they could get it to improve weight distribution but they still had a reputation for squirrely handling.
 
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