In the 60s, it was Chevrolet`s idea - and Bill Thomas` dream - to create a car that would challenge the Cobra. The result? The awe-inspiring Cheetah, born of vision and guts and a commitment to build a car that would shatter track records along with the Cobra`s dominance.
Where Were You in `64?
If you were lucky enough to be at RoadAmerica`s June sprints, you saw the only version of the Cheetah ever produced in a Roadster version handily win - and it did the same thing the next year, too. This, of course, was the legendary Cro-Sal Special, named for Gene Crowe, the car`s mechanic and Ralph Salyer, owner and driver.