Equipment
336/390hp fuel injection with modified plenum and dual top-mounted air meters, 4-speed, Hurst shifter, Torque Thrust style wheels, Goodyear Blue Streak slicks, Simpson belts, side outlet exhaust, long tube headers, drum brakes, includes an FI system manua
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Sound repaint with some casual masking on the doors. Sound older upholstery, worn footwells and tubes on the floors. Very clean, orderly and professional engine compartment and chassis. Fitted with its original body after replacement with a leftover Thomas body in the early 90's for vintage racing. Raced by Alan Green Chevrolet with mediocre results in period, prominently characterized by dnfs.
Market commentary
In reality no one, the writer included, gives a damn about anything but that this is a real, factory built, Bill Thomas Cheetah and that it is meticulously maintained and prepared in history race-ready condition. It is an artifact of visceral visual and performance appeal. Its value is diminished, however, by its appeal and the high quality replicas that it has produced. Reggie Jackson's nephew will build you one (albeit with disc brakes and a more rigid frame) for half this price, a serious impediment to achieving the greatest value for originals. Under the circumstances the minimal difference between the reported high bid and the estimate is not significant.