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EJ25RUN
10-08-2009, 12:09 AM
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bill-thomas-cheetah-continuation-large_08-1254878594.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bill-thomas-cheetah-continuation-large_07-1254878578.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bill-thomas-cheetah-continuation-large_11-1254878625.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/10/bill-thomas-cheetah-continuation-large_10-1254878617.jpg

If you don't know what a Cheetah is....:slap:

Here is shots of the 60's original at the Monterey Historics.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/3593/Cheetah-Chevrolet-Coupe_1.jpg
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/3593/Cheetah-Chevrolet-Coupe_3.jpg
swollix
10-08-2009, 12:16 AM
Ewww.... TVR Sagaris looks like a modern day version of that.

http://website.wlg.nl/janwillembuist/tvr%20sagaris.jpg

http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/18429-2/TVR-Sagaris-02.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i166/f430spiderv8/Sagaris/2004-TVR-Sagaris-RA-Top-1600x12001.jpg
D3UC3S
10-08-2009, 01:19 AM
cool car! always amazed at the cars you post
Oz10
10-08-2009, 02:07 AM
Ewww.... TVR Sagaris looks like a modern day version of that.


I was thinking the same thing.
Big Baller
10-08-2009, 02:23 AM
Theres a local guy that hand built a replica, I've driven it at Roebling. It may be one of the craziest cars I've ever driven. You are sitting on the rear wheels and it feels like the car pivots on this weird spot in front of you...
EJ25RUN
10-08-2009, 07:14 AM
Theres a local guy that hand built a replica, I've driven it at Roebling. It may be one of the craziest cars I've ever driven. You are sitting on the rear wheels and it feels like the car pivots on this weird spot in front of you...

Isn't the drive shaft incredibly short?
Big Baller
10-08-2009, 08:49 AM
I'm not even sure its got one...lol If its more than 12 inchs I would be amazed. I don't remember the one I drove even having doors, it seems like I climbed in through the window, maybe it was just how the cage was setup.
EJ25RUN
10-08-2009, 10:07 AM
I'm not even sure its got one...lol If its more than 12 inchs I would be amazed. I don't remember the one I drove even having doors, it seems like I climbed in through the window, maybe it was just how the cage was setup.

Many years ago, it was on Hemmings my classic car and i remember him saying that either there was no shaft, or it was a special coupling that connects the trans to the diff.

Incredible car. One of my favorite American cars from that era.
collins
10-08-2009, 10:47 AM
pretty baller lookin.... and alex, that tvr is hideous!
swollix
10-08-2009, 11:26 AM
pretty baller lookin.... and alex, that tvr is hideous!

You're crazy! It has a 4 liter inline six that makes 400 hp, accelerates to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of about 180 mph. It handles very well too, suspension was designed by the guy who designed the suspension for the Noble.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8444/dsc02053pz0.jpg
Black4DrEK
10-08-2009, 11:28 AM
Sweet.. bada$$
EJ25RUN
10-08-2009, 12:44 PM
Ewww.... TVR Sagaris looks like a modern day version of that.



So you think the Cheetah is ugly?

Cause i thought you dislike the TVR as well.
mirz833
10-08-2009, 01:56 PM
cool
swollix
10-08-2009, 03:32 PM
So you think the Cheetah is ugly?

Cause i thought you dislike the TVR as well.

Cheetah is ugly to me, but I like the TVR.
tk4g94
10-08-2009, 09:50 PM
nasty!
Elbow
10-08-2009, 10:26 PM
I love it.

Fuck for posting that TVR though, that's my current dream car.
swollix
10-08-2009, 11:07 PM
I love it.

Fuck for posting that TVR though, that's my current dream car.


Yeah, I know some obscure super cars. I would love to own one, currently they are about 65k USD. Not bad for the performance in a production car.
Glides
10-09-2009, 09:54 AM
You're crazy! It has a 4 liter inline six that makes 400 hp, accelerates to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of about 180 mph. It handles very well too, suspension was designed by the guy who designed the suspension for the Noble.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/8444/dsc02053pz0.jpg

I agree. The TVR is a monster.