"Das Speedster"
Well HERE we have something different!!
It started out as one very rusty but free Craigslist 1962 VW Type1 body.
The entire body has been sectioned 6" and then the length of the body has been shortened by 12"
and the width of the body from the cowl back has been narrowed 4".
The rear deck lid is a reverse opening super beetle hood that has been cut and widened 3".
The doors are suicide mounted with hidden hinges. the dash is all steel and hand crafted.
The body is channeled over 2x3 frame rails by 4". The windshield has been cut down 4".
Front axle is a 6" dropped axle with GM disc brakes.
The engine is a brand new 1985 rx7 12a rotary that was sitting on a crate since it left the Mazda factory back in 1985.
gone through completely all new seals in it along with 3mm carbon seals from Racing Beats.
It has a Racing Beats intake with a 48mm side draft Dellorto,
Racing Beats Header with mufflers or with a 10 minute change out you can have the custom double barrelled zoomy pipes from hell.
Wheels are one off American Racing Salt Flat Specials as they made the fronts only 4" wide with a centered offset and the rears are 6" wide with a centered offset.
Tires are brand new Coker Classics. Transmission is a factory manual 5speed.
Steering wheel is a VDM wheel. Rear axle is 2001 Ford Ranger with posi.
Power brakes and hydraulic clutch assemby are from a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse.
This VW weighs 1089lbs and with the 4:11 rear end and has out run a buddies E39 M5 on numerous occasions. The wheelbase is 101". It is an all steel car
The car draws crowds wherever it goes, regardless of what type of car show it is.
The car seems equally well received at Hot Rod events as it does VW events.
The awards and press the car has recieved is staggering...here is some of the major press..
June 2012 The Raydar Magazine (UK) 6page feature
June 2012 Fuel Magazine issue #11(Aus) 6page feature
July 2012 Kiwi Motoring (NZ) 1 page
Aug 2012 Kustom World Magazine (Italy) the Cover and 8 page feature
Sept 2012 VW Speed Magazine ( Germany) Cover,centerfold,6page feature
Sept 2012 Ultra VW Magazine (Britain) Cover, Poster, 8page feature
Sept 2012 NSRA StreetScene magazine (USA) 1 page
Oct 2012 Hot VWs magazine (USA) 2 pictures on a car show coverage
Jan 2013 Street VWs Magazine (Japan) centerfold, 8 page feature
Jan 2013 Hot Rods and Harleys Magazine 1page
FSN MIdwest cable TV interview Lokar Car Show series at
the Hot Rod and restoration SEMA/HRIA trade show
The quality of the build is excellent...done to a proper high end hot rod level.
Great color choice, fantastic stance and a truly custom, yet vintage vibe to it.
The sound that rotary engine makes is a song from out of this world and it really
gets the heads turning with a "what the heck is that??" wherever it goes.
These engines rev very high and tuned like this one is, it really hauls serious tail.
A very unique approach to the Volksrod style.
And all opened up it is even wilder looking!
Interior is really well done ...so cool!
We have a lot more details to post on this wild ride here shortly...this is just a teaser.
Asking
$24,000 obo
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951-767-1600
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