4 天之前 · With an advanced chassis hidden beneath a beautiful body, the SSJ was an unsuccessful, yet intriguing attempt to build an awesome American mid-engine sports car

2023年3月1日 · When Mr. Guanci went to survey landscape of high performance American cars in the mid-1970s, he found only the 3rd generation Chevrolet Corvette. The venerable Vette was now 8 years old.

Guanci was a car guy to the core, but he had no experience designing or building cars. What he and a couple of equally well-heeled partners did have was money. Enough to hire the best. He got Can Am race car builder, Bob McKee, to build the SJJ’s monocoque aluminum chassis.

2021年1月3日 · An American supercar, capable of taking on the competition from Europe and elsewhere, has long been a dream of various entrepreneurs throughout the course of US history. One such venture was launched by industrialist John Guanci, whose company manufactured industrial furnaces, in the 1970s.

2025年1月6日 · As one of only three Guanci SJJs ever built, this car represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of American automotive history. With its unique design, engineering pedigree, and minimal mileage, the 1982 Guanci SJJ is a collector’s dream, offering a blend of exclusivity and historical significance.

2024年12月29日 · 美国芝加哥企业家John Guanci在20世纪70年代成立GUANCI Automobiles，在成立之前他经过调研发现，美国高性能跑车市场几乎只有雪佛兰 科尔维特 一家独大。 在这样的背景下，他希望打造一款拥有中置引擎的美式超级跑车。 1977年初，中置发动机超级跑车的项目开始进行。 Guanci先生虽然是品牌的核心人物，但他本人并没有汽车设计或生产经验。 他和几位合伙人都拥有一项特殊的技能——那就是“钞能力”。 大家一致认为，拿出足够的钱，就可以雇佣 …

2024年12月28日 · 美国芝加哥企业家John Guanci在20世纪70年代成立GUANCI Automobiles，在成立之前他经过调研发现，美国高性能跑车市场几乎只有雪佛兰科尔维特一家独大。 在这样的背景下，他希望打造一款拥有中置引擎的美式超级跑车。

2024年10月31日 · The Guanci SSJ was the ambitious creation of Chicago businessman John Guanci, who aimed to establish an American supercar. Development began in 1977, with the aluminum monocoque chassis crafted by Bob McKee, a well-regarded Can-Am race car builder.

2025年1月7日 · Their vision for an American GT with race car DNA was called the Guanci SJJ, which are the initials of Guanci’s wife (Susan) and son (John Joseph). The steel and aluminum …

One vehicle that stands out from the crowd is this 1982 Guanci SJJ. The brainchild of a wealthy industrialist, it is 1-of-3 prototypes built by his start-up company. The project was eventually shelved before it cost its creator the shirt off his back, with this the last prototype created.