Nice cars other than x-fire

Which one for you ?
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Rruuff Day said:
Gotta love those old Buicks.. Love the custom engine and supercharger covers...
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Sure is gorgeous but more of a show piece than a daily.....

1960 Buick Invicta Named Slonaker Winner at the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show .
The Al Slonaker Memorial Award was first presented at the Grand National Roadster Show in 1974. It's named in honor of Al and Mary Slonaker, founders of the premier car show held once a year in Los Angeles. Open to all types of vehicles, past winners have included contenders as diverse as a 1936 Willy's pickup, 1948 Jaguar, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, and a 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.

The winners of this year's Al Slonaker Memorial Award are George and Angela Eliacostas and their 1960 Buick Invicta built by Andy Leach and his crew at Cal Auto Creations. Notable judges such as Troy Ladd (who built last year's Slonaker-winning '32 Ford), Steve Stope, and Scott Sullivan deliberated over a field of 11 amazing cars that included a 1937 Buick coupe, a 1957 Chevy, and a 1967 Mustang.
George's Invicta ultimately rose about the competition, in the eyes of the judges. A spectacular build that took nearly eight years to complete, nearly everything on this car is custom-made or hand fabricated. Called the X60 Invicta Custom, the design goal was to maintain the jet age look of the car but carry the design forward as if Buick's budget at the time was virtually unlimited. Powered by a supercharged 401 Nailhead engine, and featuring a modern overdrive automatic transmission, the capable powertrain funnels power to an independent rear suspension that looks more like jewelry than mechanical parts. The custom interior is highlighted by pearlized leather seats and a hand-made dashboard. Six piston Baer brakes are found on all corners, and the wheels are comprised of nine interlocking components that resemble a stock wheel with a jet-age touch.

In addition to the notoriety the award commands, the recipient receives a custom-made billet trophy and a prize of $12,500. Congratulations to builder Andy Leach, Cal Auto Creations and car owners George and Angela Eliacostas, winners of the Al Slonaker Memorial Award at the 2023 Grand National Roadster Show.
 
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The car in the image is a Bill Thomas Cheetah, a limited-production American sports car built from 1963 to 1966 by Chevrolet performance tuner Bill Thomas.
Here's some information about the Bill Thomas Cheetah:
Purpose: It was designed and developed to compete directly with Carroll Shelby's AC Cobra in American road racing.
Design: The Cheetah featured a distinctive design with a front-mid-mounted 327 cid V-8 engine, emphasizing power and lightweight construction.
Production: Only about two dozen Cheetahs were ever built, with 12 fully completed as turnkey cars by Bill Thomas Race Cars.
Rarity and Value: Due to its limited production and historical significance, the Cheetah is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with values varying based on condition and provenance.
Legacy: Despite its short production run and mechanical issues, the Cheetah achieved 11 victories in period racing and is known as a significant "what could have been" story in American motorsports.
 
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The image shows a 1959 Kellison J-4R Coupe, chassis no. 3970020.
This particular J-4R is a race-spec version, originally purchased in 1959 by Don Rodimer, a founding member of the Northern New Jersey Region SCCA.
It was later inherited and restored for vintage racing by racer and writer Rich Taylor.
The car is powered by a Chevrolet small block engine.
This specific J-4R was built with a 406 cubic inch V8 and a four-barrel 750 CFM "Double Pumper" Holley carburetor, producing 496 hp.
It is currently registered and titled in California.
 

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