Posted: 5/27/2015 4:15:57 PM EDT
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Anyone grew up in the '80s probably had a poster of Jerry Wiegert's car in their room. Back then it was even more exotic than Lamborghini Countach or anything Ferrari made. That thread about Fisker car made me think of it, so I looked it up.
Vector Motors Everything in it is so over the top I have to wonder if this is a laughable scam or just a pathetic attempt at former glory, such that it was. 
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| I did a Google Map street view on the address. Well, McLaren it ain't! |
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Looks like it might be for lease.... the building. |
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At least it wasn't a Dale.
See the story here. It ought to be an Arfcom hit, 'cuz it's got trannys. http://www.jalopnik.com/murder-transexuals-and-the-price-is-right-the-story-464820740 |
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I remember first seeing a Vector Twin Turbo as it was called, at the SF Car show early 80's. They compared it to the Lamborghini 5000s, with claims of besting the Lambo in most areas. What's interesting is in the brochure(at the car show) they claimed the founder was an ex F-14 pilot. But in the above link I saw no mention of that? |
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Just for fun I googled his cell phone number. Apparently he's still alive and kicking, and selling whatever's left of his company. You know, he probably made more money selling posters of his cars than actual cars.
The place is about an hour from me. Maybe I'll swing by one day. |
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The Vector......can't forget that part of my childhood (the fastest car made!  )
Here is an actual picture of the WX8 from 2006 (used as a prop when Jerry was seeking funds with Baron capital) Notice the Supra headlights and Corvette wheels. http://www.baroncapital.com/soiree/invites/Images/geralds_stealth That looks like a mid-'90s Camaro prototype. |