Never heard about this car before, make think of a Cheetah

Wonder why you would build a car in 1964 and use C-1 Corvette suspension? A step back to the stone ages! I've got some time in a Cheetah and it is a ball (and a handfull) to drive. Lots of time looking out the side window. C-2 IRS, but the wheelbase is so short the transmission is coupled to the rear end with a double u-joint -- no driveshaft.

Pappy
 
Stroker-427 said:
...or a Bizzarrini....
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Indeed. I didn't know this builder either.

mfain said:
Wonder why you would build a car in 1964 and use C-1 Corvette suspension? A step back to the stone ages! I've got some time in a Cheetah and it is a ball (and a handfull) to drive. Lots of time looking out the side window. C-2 IRS, but the wheelbase is so short the transmission is coupled to the rear end with a double u-joint -- no driveshaft.

Pappy
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Perceived similarities were purely aesthetic.
I had a quick look on their website, and it seems the J-5 and J-6 were kit car with C1s as donor.
 
Gee - looks like Pontiac Design "team" didn't do much...
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Shortened wheelbase a bit, modified grillwork, Targa Top, etc...

Cheers - Jim
 
When I see old school kits never completed? My mind starts to race, thinking, boy I wish. When they built these things in the 50's and 60's? There were no Speedway Motors, Jegs, Summit Racing, Art Morrison, etc... What great projects they could be!

More Kellison Info
http://www.forgottenfiberglass.com/...nter-1962-1963-kellison-sports-car-affiliate/

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http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/author/geoff/




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