Rev up your engines and travel back to the 1950s with the Devin Roadster! Crafted by Oklahoma’s own Bill Devon, this kit car legend and SCCA-C-modified class racer wasn’t just about speed. Bill was a trailblazer, becoming the first to use a rubber-toothed belt for overhead camshaft duties. Under the hood, you’ll find a roaring 383 CID V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Check out the stunning images, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, and marvel at this retro beast!
An Oklahoma son, Bill Devon created kit cars and racing cars (SCCA-C-modified class) throughout the 1950’s and 60’s. Bill can claim many firsts for innovation, but possibly his greatest claim to fame is he was the first person to use a rubber-toothed belt to drive an overhead camshaft. His design actually powered a DOHC (dual over head camshaft). The roadster imaged here has a 383 CID V8 engine under the hood, coupled to a 3 speed automatic transmission.
MCF thanks Gateway Classic Cars for the images provided here.
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