Automobiles you don't see everyday...

Is that an original T-jet or a Johnny Lightning remake?

We could at least keep it in the COX family

Mark Boesen wrote:no biggie, I owned a couple of these!

P.S. They used a small block and I think there was a big block as well, they didn't handle very well and I think Chevy got out of racing, killing the program.

After the fire at the shop, that's when chevy pulled the plug... from what I have read.  

The Super Cheetah (Big Block Car) never was finished after the shop burnt down. It did resurface a while back...
http://www.hotrod.com/muscle_car_review/mscp_1206_427_super_cheetah_rare_finds/


I'd still take one over a Cobra any day

You can buy a new one for only $80,000
http://www.billthomascheetah.com

Mark Boesen wrote:

Looks like an old Aurora/AFX HO-scale slot??

It's actually a Thunder Jet (aka T-Jet) 'Tuff One, the last version before Aurora intro'd the Af/x chassis.

When they did the old T-Jett chassis became obsolete and went into storage, about 15 years ago they became popular with slot car nuts, who had these as a kid but can now upgrade with hi-pro parts and 'build' a car that would slide if pushed to fast unlike a 'magnet' car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLG2BHTQZzk

Mark Boesen wrote:It's actually a Thunder Jet (aka T-Jet) 'Tuff One, the last version before Aurora intro'd the Af/x chassis.

When they did the old T-Jett chassis became obsolete and went into storage, about 15 years ago they became popular with slot car nuts, who had these as a kid but can now upgrade with hi-pro parts and 'build' a car that would slide if pushed to fast unlike a 'magnet' car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLG2BHTQZzk

That's a SWEET track! I have a bunch of old AFX cars/track in storage. Makes me want to dig them out! I had a Tyco "Sebring" set as a kid, with lighted cars. The cars were fast... but used fragile brass "tabs" for pick-ups, which needed frequent adjustment and would eventually break off. Of course... being a kid...I could have been more careful with them.

Bricklin SV-1 (1974-1976)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bricklin_SV-1


http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/chevrolet-corvette-stingray-vs-bricklin-sv-1-comparison-test

Bought one of these in '72. Honda 600 coupe.
2 cylinder 400cc bike top end, factory stroked to 600cc.
1775lbs soaking wet. 10" wheels. Lots of fun.

Bob

dckrsn wrote:Bought one of these in '72. Honda 600 coupe.
2 cylinder 400cc bike top end, factory stroked to 600cc.
1775lbs soaking wet. 10" wheels. Lots of fun.

Bob

Pretty rare nowadays Bob. As are most Honda's of that vintage. Zero rustproofing although the engines ran forever.

Ron

1972 Toyota Celica, I bought one of these in 1991. My first car purchase. My highschool buddy had a 1977 model. Funny thing was the ignition keys interchanged between his and mine. I never knew what car I would be driving home after class!

Cribbs74 wrote:1972 Toyota Celica, I bought one of these in 1991. My first car purchase. My highschool buddy had a 1977 model. Funny thing was the ignition keys interchanged between his and mine. I never knew what car I would be driving home after class!

another example of a car that would rust out too soon (in snow country anyway, from road salt or near salt water) The engines would usually go (at least) 200k before needing a rebuild. The Celica GT was always a favorite of mine... although I never owned one.

1939 Pontiac transparent exhibit for the marvels of the new invention "Acrylic"

dckrsn wrote:Bought one of these in '72. Honda 600 coupe.
2 cylinder 400cc bike top end, factory stroked to 600cc.
1775lbs soaking wet. 10" wheels. Lots of fun.

Bob

That was a pretty bold purchase in the day of land yachts and muscle cars, gas was around 35 cents.
The first smart car, not many Jap imports back then.

crankbndr wrote:That was a pretty bold purchase in the day of land yachts and muscle cars, gas was around 35 cent
The first smart car, not many Jap imports back then.

Bold maybe, but I don't main saying, girls loved it.  
...........and yes it was possible. Oof!
It was realy quite a car. I think the best MPG I got
from her was 43 on the highway, and high 20's/low 30's around town.
Replaced the clutch once. Took maybe 45 minutes.
The whole assembly just hangs on the side of the case/x-mssn, like a bike.
Replaced the stock tires with some fabric belt Semperit radials.
Flying into, or braking hard on a curve was never a problem.
Romanticizing, sorry.  
Bob

Any one know what this is?

WingingIt74 wrote:Any one know what this is?

A cleverly disguised submarine?

Aha! Troller, Brasil.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/27/troller-r-x-concept-is-a-brazilian-ford-bronco-for-the-new-age/
Bob

I've been interested in this vehicle for 10 years, I'm surprised it has never been imported to the US, because Jeep would have a problem..... Oh and they are owned by Ford.

Submarine... maybe


No way would I do that with my Jeep... it'd die...

24 volt system and a snorkle, and there you go.
Oh, and seal those trannny and differential vents too.
Thanks for the video Travis.
Bob

WingingIt74 wrote:I've been interested in this vehicle for 10 years, I'm surprised it has never been imported to the US, because Jeep would have a problem..... Oh and they are owned by Ford.

Well... the diesel is a real attractive aspect... and Jeep is "supposed to"... have one soon.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2016-jeep-wrangler-to-get-diesel-engine.html