The hot rod boom of the 1950s saw many creative builds, including the 1959 Troy Roadster, a one-of-a-kind special built by car dealer Wally Troy. Wisconsin-based 7fifteen Motorworks is now building a limited edition tribute car based on the Troy Roadster, a project that recently caught the attention of Jay Leno.
After seeing the 7fifteen Motorworks Troy Indy Special tribute car at a car show, Leno asked co-owner John Kendall to take the car to “Jay Leno’s Garage”.
7fifteen Motorworks Troy Indy Special at Jay Leno’s Garage
The open-wheel special combines the look of the 1959 Troy Roadster with modern components. This includes the tires, which are much wider than the originals, giving this tribute car a bumpier stance.
Like other original Troy Roadsters, the tribute features aluminum body panels designed from a 3D scan of the original car that help it achieve a claimed curb weight of 2,200 pounds with fuel and fluids. Independent wishbone suspension front and rear with Wilwood disc brakes instead of the original car’s solid axles and drum brakes.
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Staying true to the original car’s Chevrolet V-8 performance, the tribute car features a General Motors LS3 6.2L V-8 producing 495 hp and 486 lb-ft of torque (525 hp upgrade available). . Driving the rear wheels is a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential from a Cadillac CTS-V.
The Troy Indy Special is also designed to be driven on public roads, although its minimal exterior lighting and open cockpit will likely limit this to fair weather days.
A production run of 33 cars is planned, with a base price of $195,000. It delivers a visceral driving experience and a unique look – and Jay Leno’s stamp of approval.
