Where Are They Now?


I hope to locate as many of the Piranha related cars as possible and report their status here. Watch for updates!

The "Man from U.N.C.L.E." Car

Robert Short (shown below) searched for the original "Man from U.N.C.L.E." car for years. His efforts were finally rewarded when he purchased the car in Colorado and restored it to original condition. READ HIS STORY and see photos of the car during its' restoration!

The Return of the "Man from U.N.C.L.E." Car


Robert Short and "Man from U.N.C.L.E." Car


The Piranha Dragster

Rich Riddell admired the Piranha Dragster as a kid. Little did he know that someday he would end up owning and restoring this landmark "funny car." Read the story of how Rich found and bought the car and see photos of the car in the process of restoration

Restoring the Piranha Dragster


The front part of the lower  tub still had the original Winfield paint job and lettering.


Bruce Jones' CRV

Bruce Jones was offered a deal on a "kit car" and what he found may be one of the Marbon Chemical CRV's built by Centaur Engineering. The car is carefully being restored in Michigan today. Use the link below to read his story and see more photos.

Bruce Jones' CRV restoration project




Dann Deaver's Red Piranha

Dann Deaver, a designer for Centaur Engineering, acquired a Piranha for himself in 1988. Use the link below to see photos of the car he designed and owned.

Dann Deaver's Piranha





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