Supercars often aren’t built to fit those taller than average. Then, there are NBA players, with heights nearing (and sometimes exceeding) 7 feet, who stand no chance of even getting through the door of a car. That didn’t stop Wilt Chamberlain, though, as this Searcher 1 was built for him.
Lyncar, a company with F1 chassis construction experience, and Peter Bohanon developed the car. The chassis consists of tubing and aluminum sheets, with a fiberglass body finishing it off. Despite the increased size to accommodate Chamberlain’s frame, it surprisingly weighs just around 3000 pounds.
A supercharged GM marine block V8 powers the car, and it’s paired with a BMW ZF five-speed transmission. The powerplant produces 467 horses and the car is capable of speeds upwards of 200 mph.
Find this 1986 Searcher 1 for auction at Julien’s, with an estimated value of $300,000-$500,000.
