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> One of the things I wanted see at PIR, Was the CHEETAH
JoeSharp
post Jul 13 2006, 09:25 AM
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The guy that sold Linda her Award Winning Bumpers race's a Cheetah and his Daughter is racergril.
The Cheetah was made to hunt Cobera's in the early 60's. Check out how short the wheel base is. Driver sits next to the tranny and the rear axel is at seat back.
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The fuel cell is in the middle of the car oppsite the driver.
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I think they only made 11 of them. I saw 3 at the Times Grand Prix at Riverside but don't rember the year.
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Neat Cars.
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post Jul 13 2006, 09:40 AM
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Great pictures Joe, I love that car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Always have. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:02 AM
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So glad you liked it! Too bad you guys left before his race (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

They originally made 12 cars + the two prototypes. The wheel base is so short there is no driveshaft. It was probably 1965 at the times grand prix

Great to meet you - and linda - and everybody else - in person.

BTW - Can I "borrow" these pictures for the website?
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:17 AM
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Yes. I have more I'll post also.
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:21 AM
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The vette is not keeping up

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post Jul 13 2006, 10:28 AM
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:29 AM
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That's a slick looking car! I'd never heard of a Cheetah before, 'course with 14 cars made.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

No offence intended, but it sorta reminds me of an Opel I saw once, a long time ago, only much cooler. (The Cheetah being cooler, not the Opel)
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:33 AM
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Thats it.and thanks for asking.
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post Jul 13 2006, 11:09 AM
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Nice pictures of the Cheetah, Joe. Thanks.

There is at least one Cheetah open roadster. I saw it at an HSR event here in Savannah at Roebling Road several years ago. It was black. I've never seen a coupe, but I think I they look better than the roadster.
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post Jul 13 2006, 12:38 PM
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there is 1. the cro-sal car - the driver said it was too hot and cut the top off (in the 60's) there are also one or two reproduction cars (coupes) running, but this one is an original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 13 2006, 03:09 PM
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i was wondering what kind of car that was. i was trying to describe it to somebody ...

"you know, a really long hood with a bubbly thing at the end ..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


i like it!
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PS: i saw him running in the morning. he was driving at 1/2 at best, looked like he was just cruising. short shifting the thing onto the main straight.
i guess it was just too damm hot out there ...
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post Jul 13 2006, 06:56 PM
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I had one when I was a kid ( 1/24 scale slot car) Cheetah.
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post Jul 13 2006, 08:11 PM
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I'll bet that makes for some hot feet! I had a Sunbeam Tiger and every now and then when caught in traffic I would pull over and get out because I thought my tennis shoes were going to melt. Good times! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 13 2006, 08:57 PM
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Those things are awesome. Kind of make me think of a Vette on acid.

I saw one at Road America last year, don't know if it was real of a kit. Bet it would be fun to take for a spin around the track.
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post Jul 13 2006, 09:23 PM
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I had one when I was a kid ( 1/24 scale slot car) Cheetah.

Me too made by COX, Cool Special
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post Jul 13 2006, 09:41 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 13 2006, 02:09 PM) *

i was wondering what kind of car that was. i was trying to describe it to somebody ...

"you know, a really long hood with a bubbly thing at the end ..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


i like it!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy

PS: i saw him running in the morning. he was driving at 1/2 at best, looked like he was just cruising. short shifting the thing onto the main straight.
i guess it was just too damm hot out there ...

Andy: Fred had an ignition probablem and it wouldn't rev past 5k.
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post Jul 13 2006, 10:28 PM
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aren't those awesome cars!
I've always loved that car!

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post Jul 14 2006, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(Joe Sharp @ Jul 13 2006, 08:41 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 13 2006, 02:09 PM) *

i was wondering what kind of car that was. i was trying to describe it to somebody ...

"you know, a really long hood with a bubbly thing at the end ..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


i like it!
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy

PS: i saw him running in the morning. he was driving at 1/2 at best, looked like he was just cruising. short shifting the thing onto the main straight.
i guess it was just too damm hot out there ...

Andy: Fred had an ignition probablem and it wouldn't rev past 5k.
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yep, like no ignition - i think my 914 electrical issues are contagious. . . and don't forget the gas leak and oil leak,
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post Jul 14 2006, 03:28 PM
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They did a show on the cheetah like My classic car or something like that. Having a look in the interior shows you how small that car really is, the pumpkin is right behind the seats
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