Got the Mini and the Speedster so how about a Mini Speedster

[DougieMc]

thought I would put some pix of our new project 

Many of you have seen the Carbon '72 Mini that a few of us put together a couple of years ago 
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

then last year I purchased a 356 Speedster which is just awesome and completed a Round Europe road trip in it
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...

but when this new project came up it was just too good to be true 
Think of a mixture of my 2 current cars 


Yes its a Mini Speedster
it was used as a Millionaires Kids toy  so its got a few bumps and bruises, and wasnt running after the kid decided he wanted to be an auto electrician in future life

anyway the plan is ( with a help from a few mates as usual ) to get it running and make the outside and inside a 100% replica of the other Speedster 
the car is handbuilt under license for Porsche in Germany and is chassis number 14.
http://pennewitz-design.de/356.html
When it appeared on ebay as a kids toy it was too good to miss then I discovered exactly what it was and how much it was worth. 
so will post up some pix as the build goes on, for now its not running and has a few scrapes and bits needing modded to make more like the other car
but the aim of the project is for me to drive it ( yes I can fit in it ) and will attend some of the meets in it aswell







enjoy

[DaveL485]

I think you're a little bit bonkers, but in the best way possible.

Good luck with the build!

[Dalto123]

This is brilliant, love these miniature replicas of the cars.

Now I have to go to eBay and have a look

[NotNormal]

You already know my thoughts, going to be great, and nice to see a "build" thread

[C.A.R.]

You definintely need to tow that to meets behind the other full size one!

Although I don't think putting a tow hook on the Speedster is a great idea...

[djdestiny]

I love the 4 post workmate lift

[Pixel-Snapper]

Man that's freaking cool.

Will follow this one.

[maxdb]

How tall are you 3ft? lol

Looks like a really cool project. What are you going to do engine wise? Bike engine?

[DougieMc]

maxdb said:

How tall are you 3ft? lol

Looks like a really cool project. What are you going to do engine wise? Bike engine?

Cheers it comes with a electric 2 speed motor and ipod connection with speakers (honestly) so will stick with that for now but may mod in years to come hahah already eyed up a kart engine on ebay but got an official warning for that one hehehee
And no im not 3ft hahaaaaa maybe just over 4 though (awaits the comments from socalled mates )

[DougieMc]

This project is taking longer than my Mini hahahaa
heres some of the latest pics from when it came out of the paintshop
The instruments are hi res prints of my speedster aswell
Ive also had the wheels chromed and added the hub caps
Next job is rewiring then interior trim identical to my speedster

[Magic919]

I can see Homer Simpson on the hubcap.

[DougieMc]

Magic919 said:

I can see Homer Simpson on the hubcap.

Hahah you know you want a go

[aspirated]

Brilliant, it's like the little car out of Stuart Little

[northandy]

That's brilliant, love it.

[SinglePoster]

Love the goal! I too always wanted one of these.

Any chance we can get a pic of you in it????

[piers1]

Excellent