The Bocar XP-7R is a sports car that was built in Denver, Colorado between 1958 and 1961. It is a rare and sought-after car, and is considered to be one of the most important American sports cars of the 1950s. It was ahead of its time in its design and performance, and is still considered to be a capable and enjoyable car to drive today.
The creator, Bob Carnes, wanted to build the fastest, safest, and most reliable sports car in America. Carnes built a handful of models, perfecting the car with each subsequent model.
The XP 7R was the supercharged version of the XP-7, and was powered by a GMC 4-71 supercharger driven off the nose of the crankshaft. The car was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, and had a top speed of 150 mph. Only three Bocar XP-7Rs were ever built.
Only 3 Bocar XP-7Rs were ever built.
Chassis 001: This car was owned by Bob Carnes, the founder of Bocar. It was raced by Carnes in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 1958.
Chassis 002: This car was owned by Thom Butz, a race driver from Colorado. It is believed that Butz raced this car in the SCCA Virginia and Daytona races in 1961.
Chassis 003: The car offered here
Chassis 003 history:
This has been well sorted having done 3 long distance vintage "retro rally social events". It's highly tuned 355 cubic inch Covette V8 transmits ample power through a Muncie M22 gearbox and Detroit locking rear. The wheels are Borranis and it uses disc brakes on all 4 corners. This car was restored by the previous owner who bought the car in 2005.
The XP-7R was owned for 12 years by the previous owner and before that it was in long term ownership for over 30 years. That long time owner did not race the car.
Owned and maintained by the current owner in his impressive east coast collection this beauty is ready to be enjoyed by her next custodian.
About this car:
Corvette engine 350 cubic inches. 650 HP
Rochester fuel injected – injector rebuilt by Jack Podell, the Rochester Fuel injection guru.
Baha Beetle front end suspension.
Potvin setup, GMC 4-71 supercharger driven off the nose of the crankshaft pressurizes the fuel injection system.
Muncey M-22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed gearbox.
G.M. rear axle
Disc brakes
Suspension modified to add coil over springs and shock absorbers.
Borrani wheels (rear slightly larger than front)
Road registered.
Price is: $290,000.00
