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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.

 

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

 

Really cool, first time I have heard of this car.
One observation from the pictures : judging for the location of the air cleaner, and the rear axle,
my knowledge of Chevys says this thing has a drives shaft at -2" long. ( that's MINUS 2 inches )

 

I've only seen a couple of them over the years. I remember when they made their debut it was supposed to be like a "Chevy" version of the Shelby Cobra.
I think I first read about them in Hot Rod Magazine.
John, where was this car show at?

 

Still Driving !!!

101 Year-Old Woman Drives An 81 Year-Old Car:

There is hope for us all.

Wonder what her insurance cost is?



This video clip is priceless. Notice at the very end when she steps on a little red towel to get into the car so she won't dirty the running board, then picks it up and puts it in the car so she can use it when

she gets out!



Precious lady! An amazing lady, 101 years old driving an 81-year-old car and changes the oil and spark plugs herself! This is a hoot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHwwwJ83oWo
Click Here: Two Classics, One Car.mp4 - YouTube

 

The Cheetah, Marmon, Turbine and Miller FWD pics were taken at the Glenmoor Gathering. The Vulcan pics were taken on the square in Painesville which has a car show every Friday evening.

Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles 2012 Concours d'Elegancehe | Glenmoor Gathering

I went there to see the Miller, everything else (and there is much more) is a happy accident.