I've bought a porsche (sort of)!

[GMS 550]

A moment of madness has given me a new toy to re-build over the winter...

A replica of a Porsche 550 Spyder... It was a very impulsive purchase so there'll be plenty of time for regrets later!!!
It's meant to be a James Dean version apparently (I'm not sure - it's all before my time)...










Examples of what it 'could' look like when it's done.





Youtube suggests it needs an Impreza engine, but I think I'll concentrate on the basics first!!!

[GMS 550]

DKL said:

Fab cars, always liked these but the originals are a bit pricey!
Do you know which kit it is? Banham do one (apparently not great - beetle based) and so do a co at Thruxton (rather better). I thought they were supposed to run alfa or skoda engines - apart from the beetle ones.
Look forward to seeing the after pics.

Cool, at the moment I think its got a 1.3 skoda engine in it :fingers-crossed:
I'd better do some more research... Anyone know of suitable forums for this type of thing?

[GMS 550]

I'm now pretty sure it is a Banham one using a skoda floor pan, running gear and engine.
I'll update periodically with piccy's - Not planning on hanging around!
Engine is now running...

I can't wait to get to the painting stage.