Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected] 1968 Chevrolet
Corvette Roman Chariot As custom car enthusiasts know, there are
fewer and fewer remaining 1970s top-flight customs cars that have
survived the decades. R&H Motorcar Group is very happy to have
this custom icon available for purchase. Description: 460ci big
block power Dual Holley carburetors Muncie 4-speed transmission
McCreary drag racing tires Pearl white & red leather interior Sony
TV built in dash Multiple show winner! Includes trailer and set-up
display WOW! Yes we get head turning cars, but not often like this
one! Handcrafted in the 1970s by renowned Cleveland, Ohio car
builder extraordinaire, the Roman Chariot became an obsession for
Jerry Roman and his team. Money was not an obstacle in building
this car. From 1971-1972 he invested $150,000 in the body, paint,
and engine work. The chrome plating alone was over $60,000! More
than 10,000 man hours were logged from a crew of 9 employees over a
6 month period. And between 2008-2010 the car received another
$25,000 infusion for body work and a new paint job to bring it back
to show condition. As a result of his investment and hard work,
Romans Chariot received many awards: Among them was Best Custom
Award from Cal Custom at the 21st Annual Autorama in Detroit, and
Runner Up for the Ridler Award in 1972. Decades later this car
still creates a buzz. In 2012, without any updated modifications,
ISCA judges awarded the car Best in Class, Best Handbuilt Custom,
and Best Presentation during the Pittsburgh World of Wheels
Autorama! During the 2016 Cleveland Autorama, Roman's Chariot was
featured in the center main concourse as being one of the top 50
award winning cars from Ohio. Starting with that wicked front-end,
Jerry wanted the nose extended giving it a much greater pronounced
point. The grill openings were exaggerated similar to the headlight
louvers which shield the Cibie driving lights. With a nod to past
speed demons and future forward thinking, he had a Moon tank
protruding out of the body just behind the nose. The top was
chopped by 7 inches and smoked plexiglass was used for windows to
accommodate the crazy new lines created. In all, over 60 custom
pieces were bonded together to create the roof which includes side
vents behind the windows. Following the radical roof and nose
design the door handles were removed and radical side pipe covers
were added with matching body paint. To accentuate the wide flares
of the Corvette, Jerry REALLY flared them out but to accommodate
the huge McCreary drag tires. Custom tail lights rest on each side
of a parachute set up because it was the wild 70s and because Jerry
wasnt sure exactly how fast this beast would go! To help keep this
car on pavement, a groovy yet stylish wing was bonded to the deck
lid. Under the hood is a huge 460 cubic inch monster topped with a
pair of dual Holley four-barrel carburetors. Built by John Drahos
of Corvette Conspiracy, its estimated itll produce over 500 horses.
Though it runs and sounds like a fire breathing beast, it has never
been opened or modified since it was built! And speaking of
carburetors, the crown resting on top was the design child of a
young man named Denny Reardon who later became a design manager for
the Ford Motor Company. To keep up with the wild horses and
exterior, the inside had to show it too and it did, in spades. The
door panels and seats were wrapped in custom pearl white hides
accented with the same wine color as the body. Plush shag carpet
blankets the floor--even the gauge clusters are a matching wine
color. The most radical component of the cabin was the addition of
a functional Sony 7 inch television. In fact, Speed Racer was
recently playing on it! As if all the above mentioned creativity
wasnt enough, the thing that truly sets this car apart from the
pack is what you couldnt easily see--the undercarriage. The adage
used to be, out of sight, out of mind. That held true for custom
cars that preceded the Chariot. But Jerry insisted that the frame
work, suspension, and drivetrain be completely painted if not
chromed! As a result, the underside looks as radical as the
topside! He chose a candy pearl copper color for the frame and
pearl white for under all body panels making it a strong but
radical compliment to the body color. And finally, no need to worry
about how youre going to transport this icon. The purchase of this
show-winner includes a 24x7 tri-axle covered trailer. The carpeted
trailer also includes a motorized winch, jack stands, and spare
tire. Plus, when you arrive at the car show you can set up the
display with the included carpet, mirrors, lights, and small
decorative pillars with chains to section off you from the rest of
the pack. At the Motor Car Group, we're enthusiasts first. We want
you to enjoy your new car from the minute it's delivered and the
trailer door drops. Before a car leaves our shop, it's gone through
comprehensively, both visually and mechanically. We do more than
just kick the tires, though: We change every fluid from the oil to
the differential to the brake fluid to the convertible top
hydraulic oil. We do this after you buy the car so that your
maintenance clock starts when you get it, and not months prior! We
fill your tires with nitrogen, road test (if the weather permits us
here in Cleveland!) and clean it inside and out. We buff the paint
using a three-step process immediately before it's taken away so
that it gleams when it arrives. Every car we sell, from Sunday
drivers through the rarest exotics, is meant to be driven--get out
there! If you have any questions before, during or after the sale,
do not hesitate to contact us. It's what we're here for! Call us at
(440) 914-0000, write us at
[email protected] or stop by and
see the new shop at 6441 Davis Industrial Parkway, Solon OH 44139.
We're 26 miles from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and we can pick you
up when you come to inspect or purchase your car. We welcome any
prospective buyers, their buyer's agents or inspectors from Monday
through Friday during business hours, as well as evenings and
weekends by appointment. We're car people who love what we do, and
you'll feel it from the first time you contact us. Give the R&H
crew the opportunity to serve you: Our passion and attention to
detail set us apart! Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected]
