Speedster colour

[jamie_Aero]

Hello, I am going to build a Porsche Speedster replica, I already have the chassis (shortened VW bug) and the engine (VW type 4), but I'm unsure which colour I should have in order to best sell it. Should it be metallic (e.g. silver), or a non-metallic (e.g. mint green or daffodil yellow). If I was to go non-metallic it would be cheaper to do it the gel coat (but perhaps less desirable?). Which colour is the most desirable, bearing in mind that I am building it purely to sell?

[rdodger]

Metallic silver seems very popular if a little uninspiring.

[Jerkins]

I've seen a beautiful example made by Chesil - it was a really nice off-white/ivory sort of colour.

[Roman]

Dark Silver (try and get an authentic '50s Porsche paint code, failing that some go for a slightly 'warm' silver for authentic patina) or black (cheaper).

Edited by Roman on Wednesday 16th September 09:23

[Comadis]

silver would be authentic.... original ones are unpainted alloy...

[Comadis]

this one is made of alloy...but a "bit" too shiny!!!

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-pa...

why building one: here you can buy one for less money:

http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C102673/

Edited by Comadis on Tuesday 15th September 22:50

[anonymous-user]

Hi Jamie, you could try the event at Reading this Sunday
http://www.911porscheworld.com/mepasite/291/Porsch...

Last couple of years there's been a good few Speedster replicas there plus original 356's

Had one of your dad Barries Spyder replicas until last year, which I originally got from him in 1990. Ask him about Guy's Spyder

Guy

[jamie_Aero]

Yes my Dad is Barrie from Martin and Walker, who do speedster kits, so the car will be 'factory built' I am thinking that black with red leather would be nice, but I'm unsure whether to go through the cost and hassle of painting it, or just start with a gel coat.

Guy, the Spyder must have been good if you had it for 18 years! What engine did you have in it?