Porsche 356 Speedster Replica, 1955, No Reserve on 2040-cars
Barrington, Rhode Island, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:2,275cc VW
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 356
Trim: Speedster
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 4,417
Exterior Color: Black
This car was built from a late 80's CMC kit in 1999. The VW chassis is a 1969 which was upgraded with disc brakes all around! The motor was built by Car Custom, is 2,275cc's, and has dual Dellorto carbs! Here's a rundown of the car:
- 2275cc motor
- Dual Dellorto 45 carburetors
- Ported & polished heads, stainless steel valves, chromoly retainers, dual springs
- Four speed manual transmission with rhino case with hardened gears
- Racing strength clutch, Kennedy pressure plate
- Full flow 8 pass oil cooler mounted to front of fan shroud
- Oil breather box
- Extra capacity deep sump and external oil filter
- Monza exhaust with chrome tips
- VW chassis VIN 119401317, a 1969 model
- 914 disc brakes front and rear, braided stainless brake lines
- Fully adjustable front and rear suspension
- Porsche style VDO gauges
- Electric fuel pump
- Original VW horn and a dual trumpet air horn (switch to use one or the other)
- Slotted chrome wheels with baby moon hub caps
- Convertible top and extra tonneau cover
- Rear sway bar
- New Halogen head lights
- New Halogen fog lights
- New Kwik Wire wiring harness (not much electrical on the car but planned to install the new wiring with the updates lighting)
- Used Lecarra leather steering wheel
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