The 1960s brought the era of the kit car and most of them were based on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and engine. But the Cheetah was different, it was a fiberglass-bodied kit that relied on Chevy Corvette infrastructure to… more»
Cheetah
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Incredible Performance! 1964 Cheetah
I wasn’t expecting to find this absolutely gorgeous and rare performance car when I started writing my first Barn Finds post in a long time (missed y’all)! The original constructor is still the owner of this Cheetah, which is… more»
Feb 10, 2021 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Prototype #002: 1964 Cheetah GT Coupe
What is the price of rarity, uniqueness, and beauty wrapped into one vehicle? Well, for this 1964 Chevrolet Cheetah Prototype #002, the seller is asking $4,000,000! This aluminum body sports car was specially ordered by the president of General… more»
Jun 13, 2020 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Rare Ride: 1963 Bill Thomas Cheetah
If you’ve never heard of this car, don’t worry: Neither had we. It’s currently up for sale through this craigslist posting near St. Louis, Missouri. If you’re intrigued, read on to find out more! Special thanks go to Ikey… more»
Jan 29, 2019 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One Fast Cat: Cheetah With A 454 V8
The original Bill Thomas-designed Cheetah was a monstrous straight-line car, using a Chevy-sourced V8 power to hustle the seriously compact sports car around popular road courses of the era. Of course, its handling was always less than confidence inspiring,… more»
