Kudos to Bob. He had the cash and was willing to spend it on generating some new design ideas in our field. Anyone with deep pockets can go out and buy a Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, etc. So what. To take the time, money, stress and put it into an unproven project is awesome.
Sorry that Jody and Brian are jealous, but I would rather see more people trying to push the envelope with AMERICAN muscle than subsidizing the Italian, etc. economy. Innovation is what drives our economy.
Sorry that Jody and Brian are jealous, but I would rather see more people trying to push the envelope with AMERICAN muscle than subsidizing the Italian, etc. economy. Innovation is what drives our economy.
BTW I'm not jealous, just poking some fun. The cuda is a killer car and he did drive the piss out of it. BUT I was told all sorts of things at Sema last year of how they had a parachute/racing wheels/seats and a bunch of other stuff to get it ready for some serious competition. I know everything doesn't always pan out. No big deal though, its his car and he gets to do whatever he wants with it
I don't know of another street driven hot rod that cost as much to build as the Cuda that has had the sh$t driven out of it like Bob has driven his Cuda. The only thing I think that even comes close money wise is vintage race cars reliving there youth.
Mike
Let's not forget about the Chicayne.
It did the complete power tour, many air ride events. Drove to a couple good guy's show. More then it's share of 160mph blast in Manteno and even on the highway.
BTW - I am not dissing the Cuda in a sense of the word as it's truly and awesome car. I've spent hours looking at the car and it's pictures. It represents the next step forward in car building and design.
On a side note if Dave ever finishes the TT v10, viper drivetrain Charger at his shop i guaranty people will be as shocked as they were when the Johnson Cuda showed up on the scene.
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On a side note if Dave ever finishes the TT v10, viper drivetrain Charger at his shop i guaranty people will be as shocked as they were when the Johnson Cuda showed up on the scene.
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
First Hemi 'Cuda Convertible Ever Built
Short clips: Goodguys Pleasanton autocross and pit videos
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