10 Museum Sign Henry Covington was intrigued by the aerodynamic principles of his friend Dr. Augustus Raspet. Collaborating with fiberglass expert Glenn Gums, Covington designed and built a car based on Raspet’s ideas. Before Covington died in 1962, six Tiburon coupes were produced. Later Gums created six Shark Roadsters. Posthumously, Road and Track declared Covington’s Tiburon coupe the most streamlined car in the world. In 1980, eighteen-year-old Geoff Hacker began his love affair with the Shark. By 1981 the Shark was restored and on the show circuit, however, as time passed it began to show its age. Geoff once donated the car to a museum, but after five years they gave it back to him! Bill Warner of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance’s 2012 challenge to “make it so Geoff” was the spark that fueled the car’s restoration. In just over 90 days, Geoff and a team of over 30 helpers completed the Shark in time for the show’s March 10th deadline. Specifications • Engine: 79 cubic inches (1.3L) - Renault R10 • Output: 45 horsepower • Transmission: 4-Speed Manual (R10 synchromesh) • Wheelbase: 82.5 inches • Overall Length: 168 inches • Weight: 1,000-1,100 lbs. • Top Speed: 100 MPH • Production: 6 roadsters / 6 coupes • Original Price: $3,500 • Manufacturer: Glen Gums based on Henry Covington Design
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