After there has been the Lotus 7 available for quite some time, mr. Astor was thinking about what was the success of the Lotus.
Indeed, a simple yet very effective combination of a very lightweight chassis, hot rod-like body and a cheap, small engine attached in the front was something that was available for everyman. Agreeing the Lotus 7 concept of being a great idea, Astor didn't really feel the car so fascinating. He wanted more, than a small, easy-to-drive machine. And then he started to work with his own project. Right from the beginning, the car's core has been a badass, not a pure race machine, but a close-to V12. Adding there a regular or a custom hot rod cabin converted to be a single seater, Astor got the weight distribution to be better.
While adding some back-then modern innovations like a rigid half-monocoque chassis, independent front suspension and some smaller safety efforts like a proper, race-ready driver's seat and seatbelts, he wanted to respect original spirit of classic American hot rods. A sleek body, a simple transmission and rear suspension are a must to keep repairing the car easy and wallet-friendly. And what's the best, the car can fully be driven on public roads if only a simple set of headlights are added! The necessary electrics are already in the car, for an easy install.
(Chris Astor has never confirmed that whose the V12 engine is, but the sound of it has given us a hint he says...)
Now you shall rise a certain finger, for those who complain about the big, noisy and thirsty engine, and do some racing!
Perfect for reckless driving on road track. 