Porsche 718 replica manufacturer in the UK

[TVR1]

Evening all. Not a corner of PH I usually inhabit but wondering if any one has any pointers? As the title suggests, I'm looking for a UK producer who makes kits for these? 550 spyder and 356 speedsters have never quite done it for me but the 917 ticks every box. I've been mulling them over for years and now have a garage available to rent and fancy a bit of a (first) but hopefully less difficult project.

Thanks in advance guys!

[anonymous-user]

Is this of any help ?

http://www.twrreplicas.com/lm917.html

[TVR1]

Cheers! My brain has had a fart! It's actually a 718 that I was after....Will ask mods to change the title.

[anonymous-user]

Don't think anyone is doing the ex GP RSK/718 in kit form anymore. I know someone doing RS60 replicas with alloy bodies and spaceframe chassis's but as complete cars only far as I know

[rolymo]

I think this is what you mean - if you need more pictures I have some.

[TVR1]

rolymo said:

I think this is what you mean - if you need more pictures I have some.

That's the one! for me, just perfect.

There is one for sale on PH classifieds too.....just don't fancy nor have a lazy 20k for one.

[rolymo]

Very good starter kit to build, not too difficult for a beginner and very rewarding to drive, upgrades to engine BHP is very easy mainly all bolt-ons, beware of the IVA inspection reg's this kit was designed in the the 80's, you may have problems -I did !!

[TVR1]

rolymo said:

Very good starter kit to build, not too difficult for a beginner and very rewarding to drive, upgrades to engine BHP is very easy mainly all bolt-ons, beware of the IVA inspection reg's this kit was designed in the the 80's, you may have problems -I did !!

Are they still offered? Yep, a total amateur but brother is a mechanical engineer and builds/ designs bikes so help would be at hand if needed.

[rolymo]

First problem it has to be built on a series one VW beatle chassis, where would you get a decent one today ? Then the chassis has to be shortened 10 inches in length, going to need a welder !! the rest is easy.

[ugg10]

http://www.718-rsk.co.uk

[V8muscle]

How about this one - It shows what can be done!

https://thecarloanwarehouse.wistia.com/medias/ppt1...

[anonymous-user]

V8muscle said:

How about this one - It shows what can be done!

https://thecarloanwarehouse.wistia.com/medias/ppt1...

Recognise that as it was constructed by a friend of mine, the alloy shell built via a 3D scan of a genuine RS61.

Currently up for sale with these folk
http://www.4starclassics.com/porsche-718-rs61-recr...

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 10th January 18:11

[fuoriserie]

TVR1 said:

Evening all. Not a corner of PH I usually inhabit but wondering if any one has any pointers? As the title suggests, I'm looking for a UK producer who makes kits for these? 550 spyder and 356 speedsters have never quite done it for me but the 917 ticks every box. I've been mulling them over for years and now have a garage available to rent and fancy a bit of a (first) but hopefully less difficult project.

Thanks in advance guys!

A new Porsche 917 Replica manufacture :

http://www.farouxsportscars.com/

[gtmdriver]

Pie Valley do a chassis for Beetle based kits using MG TF mechanicals.

It can be made at various lengths.

There's a big article on it in the new CKC.

[Spydaman]

I used to have this one but sold it a couple of years ago but have got another one now waiting to be built.

|http://thumbsnap.com/uKRski6U[/url]

Not sure if these are still going? https://718-rsk.co.uk/[url]