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Old 09-02-2008, 11:13 AM
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Interesting little picture article on wired. Here's the whole article:
http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels...y_pebble_beach

and here's the two that really stood out to me....

a 27L v12 engine....


and a nifty little fastback

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Cheetah FTW

http://www.cheetahcars.com/history.htm
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That first one reminds of Lenos tank powered car.
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That first one reminds of Lenos tank powered car.
I was thinking the same thing. How insane would it be to have a fighter plane's motor in your car? Or have Leno's jet bike. Who cares if it is ugly. That is serious HP.
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Cheetah lookalikes were made back in the heyday of kitcars. I always wanted one.
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Check this guy out!

Heres the link with more pics and stuff
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You forgot the link...
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IIRC the company that made Jay's "Tank Car" is Blastolene.
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What a numb nuts!

Here's a couple:


http://blog.cardomain.com/blog/2008/...dible-diy.html
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